After losing the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs have already begun planning for next season and are reportedly considering a surprise move for LeBron James to strengthen the roster around Victor Wembanyama.
According to BasketNews, the Spurs see an immediate need for more high-level experience after struggling to protect large leads during the Finals, a weakness viewed as one of the main reasons they fell short despite an impressive season that reached the championship round. As a result, the front office is said to be examining a wide range of possible additions, with James emerging as an unusual but intriguing option.
CBS Sports reported that the long relationship between James and Gregg Popovich could matter if a deal develops, even though Popovich is no longer on the sideline. The report also said salary-cap adjustments and changes to the current roster could make the move financially possible. Spurs officials reportedly believe James can still fit into any system because of his versatility and ability to affect every part of the game.
League sources suggested that if James decides to leave Los Angeles, San Antonio could have a real edge in the chase for him. The article added that James’s long-term future remains uncertain and that he could still choose to end his career in a surprising way. For now, all options remain open heading into the summer.
