Spurs news and rumors

Here are the latest Spurs news and rumors:

News:

  1. Dejounte Murray signs extension: The Spurs have signed point guard Dejounte Murray to a 4-year, $64 million extension, per ESPN. Murray, 24, has been a key player for the Spurs, averaging 15.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game last season.
  2. Keldon Johnson signs rookie deal: The Spurs have signed rookie forward Keldon Johnson to a 4-year, $14.5 million rookie contract, per ESPN. Johnson, 20, was selected 29th overall in the 2019 NBA draft.
  3. Patty Mills re-signs: The Spurs have re-signed guard Patty Mills to a 2-year, $12 million contract, per ESPN. Mills, 33, has been a key contributor off the bench for the Spurs, averaging 8.5 points and 2.5 assists per game last season.

Rumors:

  1. LaMarcus Aldridge trade rumors: There have been rumors that the Spurs are considering trading power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who is entering the final year of his contract. The Spurs are reportedly looking for a first-round pick in exchange for Aldridge, per ESPN.
  2. Derrick White trade rumors: There have also been rumors that the Spurs are considering trading point guard Derrick White, who is entering the final year of his contract. The Spurs are reportedly looking for a young player or a draft pick in exchange for White, per ESPN.
  3. Spurs interested in Bogdan Bogdanovic: The Spurs are reportedly interested in signing free agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is expected to opt out of his player option with the Sacramento Kings, per ESPN. Bogdanovic, 28, averaged 15.1 points and 3.4 assists per game last season.
  4. Spurs to pursue Nikola Vucevic: The Spurs are reportedly interested in signing free agent center Nikola Vucevic, who is expected to opt out of his player option with the Orlando Magic, per ESPN. Vucevic, 30, averaged 18.2 points and 12.0 rebounds per game last season.

Other news:

  1. Gregg Popovich to coach Team USA: Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been named the head coach of the US men's national team for the 2020 Olympics, per ESPN. Popovich will lead the team in the Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, 2021.
  2. Spurs to host NBA draft lottery: The Spurs will host the 2020 NBA draft lottery on October 16, per ESPN. The lottery will determine the top four picks in the 2020 NBA draft, which is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2020.

Please note that these are just rumors and news, and the Spurs may not actually pursue these players or make these trades.