NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Shopping DeJuan Blair - Rant Sports

by Riley Schmitt

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Spurs are shopping forward DeJuan Blair, league sources tell Y! Spurs have Euro picks they could bring over next season, need roster space.

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The NBA rumors are really flying now as the San Antonio Spurs are trying to move center DeJuan Blair.  Blair was a starter for the Spurs but that has apparently come to an end.  During the playoffs, Blair fell out of the rotation so a move could help both parties.

The Spurs want to bring in some of their Euro players, but I am not sure they will find many takers for Blair.  He has bad knees and if the Spurs do not want him, there has to be something else there.  They typically do not give away players that they think can play.  That is why they are one of the best teams in the league.  They do their homework and they avoid stupid trades.

I would expect the Spurs would be hoping for a late pick in the first round.  That way, they can draft another Euro guy and stash him in Europe.  Adding players seems to be something they are against right now, so another Euro draft would be the smart move.

I think Blair can still be an effective player, but his knees raise so many red flags.  You have no idea how long he is going to be able to play.  It is a risk that someone will probably take but I would be wary giving up a pick for him.  You might just get one year out of him, but that is the risk you take before the draft.

Riley Schmitt is a writer for Rant Sports.

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