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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason targets for the San Antonio Spurs

By David Austin Bumpus

Apr 8, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; LA Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; LA Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the ball as San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the fourth quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the fourth quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin is opting out of his contract with the Clippers, and it seems like he could fit in well with the Spurs given some of the current circumstances in San Antonio.

While it is Stephen A. Smith saying it on ESPN and it’s not coming directly from the horse’s mouth, current Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge is reportedly very unhappy in San Antonio. The team still has Pau Gasol kicking around in their lineup, and Aldridge reportedly doesn’t think he’s being utilized like he could be on the court. Gasol has opted out as well but is reportedly trying to renegotiate another deal with San Antonio that would give the Spurs more financial flexibility/

That’s not exactly an appealing rumor to have spreading around about playing power forward in your lineup, but it may work in the Spurs’ favor in the end. If they can work a deal to ship Aldridge elsewhere to clear cap room and potentially get some talented guards and/or draft picks, they could utilize the cap relief to pursue Griffin.

In seven seasons in Los Angeles, Griffin averaged 21.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and a steal per game. He’d provide some serious talent to the Spurs roster, and could help the team in a run against the Golden State Warriors, while also battling with a team who actually succeeds in the postseason.

He’s eligible for a ton of money with a max contract in Los Angeles, but Griffin may be happy playing for a winner in San Antonio, and it’d be a nice fit given Aldridge’s current unhappiness in the lineup.

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