Kofi Inkoom
The San Antonio Spurs are rumored to be targeting some top players ahead of the new season to pair with Victor Wembanyama, the 2023/24 Rookie of the Year. Initially, there was talk about Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, but recent reports suggest the Spurs might not be very interested in trading for him.
Now, another name being considered is Darius Garland from the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to oddsmakers Bovada, the Spurs are the favorites to acquire him if the Cavs decide to trade him.
The odds are:
– San Antonio Spurs: +325
– LA Lakers: +600
– New Orleans Pelicans: +950
– Utah Jazz: +950
– Philadelphia 76ers: +950
– Minnesota Timberwolves: +950
– Orlando Magic: +950
News of Garland’s potential trade surfaced alongside former NBA center Dwight Howard’s claim that he would dominate Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.
This Garland news follows the Cavaliers’ 113-98 loss to the Boston Celtics, which resulted in their playoff elimination. Notably, superstar guard Donovan Mitchell did not play in that game.
Whether the Cavaliers will trade Garland soon depends on what offers they receive. However, Garland is expected to remain a strong player wherever he goes and would be a valuable addition to a young Spurs team led by Wembanyama and coached by veteran Gregg Popovich.
Garland could easily surpass the Spurs’ leading assist man, Tre Jones, who averages 6.2 assists per game, and set a great example for the rising team.
Rumors suggest that one of Garland or Donovan Mitchell will leave the Cavaliers this summer. Since Mitchell has reaffirmed his decision to stay, it’s likely that Garland will be moved, and the Spurs could be a top contender to acquire him.