As Victor Wembanyama spends time in China enhancing his skills, the San Antonio Spurs are strategically positioning themselves to potentially end a six-year playoff drought. With two lottery picks, including the coveted No. 2 overall, the Spurs are exploring trade opportunities to acquire an All-Star player. General manager Brian Wright emphasizes the importance of building a sustainable team, although the temptation to trade for established stars like Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo lingers. While the Spurs' focus remains on Wembanyama and their young core, they seek to add veteran talent to complement their assets.

Durant, admired by Wembanyama, could be acquired at a lower expense than Antetokounmpo, making him a more viable target. The Spurs also look to bolster their roster with a backup point guard and a solid center, especially after trading away Zach Collins last season. With a healthy financial standing, San Antonio finds itself in a prime position for the upcoming draft, where they are expected to select talent to elevate their young core while navigating the trade market with caution.