As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline looms, all eyes are on Spurs General Manager Brian Wright and potential moves to address the team’s deficiencies at the 3-point line.
After a tough stretch in January, during which Devin Vassell — the Silver and Black’s most consistent threat from beyond the arc — was sidelined with a left adductor strain, San Antonio ranks 21st in the league in 3-point shooting percentage.
With Pelicans sharpshooter Trey Murphy III reportedly staying in New Orleans, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells presents another solid option who can also defend the perimeter.
San Antonio’s defense will be tested against the Magic on Sunday afternoon with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner in the frontcourt. Wagner led the Magic with 25 points in a tight 114-112 loss to the Spurs in Orlando back in December, and his brother Moe recently returned to the lineup from a torn ACL.
Next up for the Spurs is another nationally televised showdown with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
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