It’s easy to suggest that the San Antonio Spurs seek out additional help before the trade deadline, but the front office’s best opportunity to acquire talent may not come until after the deadline has passed. Many tanking teams will agree to buyout the contracts of players who have lost rotation spots or fit outside of their plans for the future.
Teams near the bottom of the standings are more likely to get rid of their veterans, opening up the opportunity for other teams to fill a roster spot down the stretch of the season.