NBA 2K18 My GM Tips: 30 Franchise-Saving Trades You Must Make
7. San Antonio Spurs
Players out (position, rating, contract length/value, age):
Pau Gasol C 81 2 yrs/$32.M 37, Danny Green 76 1 yr/$10M 30
Players in:
Andre Drummond C 85 3 yrs/$76.3M 24, '18 1st round pick (Lottery Protected)
Why it makes sense:
Definitely the biggest deal on this list, as it involves star centers trading places. The Spurs have the oldest roster in the NBA, as Kawhi Leonard is the only starter under 30, so this trade is more about continuity than improvement. Drummond is a completely different player than Gasol, but his athleticism and inside scoring are definitely something that the Spurs are lacking.
He's a historically bad free throw shooter though, which makes him an easy target for the opponent's defense, however he isn't going to be your team's first or second offensive option anyway. He's also worth much more than his current contract and only 24. That draft pick won't hurt either.