Why the Spurs should consider bringing back Patty Mills

December 15 is a week away. That may not seem like a significant date on its own, but it’s actually the day that NBA players who signed a new contract in the 2022 offseason can officially be traded. The Spurs are expected to be players on the NBA trade scene, with veteran names such as Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott being mentioned as likely targets for other teams.

Most assume the Spurs will be looking for mostly draft compensation or younger players with future potential in any trade, but there is one huge hole on the roster that the Spurs need to consider filling, and there’s a certain player they could go after even if he doesn’t meet all of the criteria above. If you…