The Golden State Warriors may be staring at an ugly offseason, and that has naturally pushed Steph Curry into the center of trade speculation. One rumored destination keeps popping up: the San Antonio Spurs.
On paper, it’s easy to see why people are connecting the dots. San Antonio has draft capital and a strong group of young players, which could make them a realistic partner if Golden State finally accepts that a quick return to contention isn’t coming.
But there’s a major catch here, and it shuts the door on the dream version of this deal. If the Warriors and Spurs ever got serious about a Curry trade, the Spurs likely would not include Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper. Both would be off limits.
That matters because Harper is viewed as a massive prize. The source material describes him as maybe the best guard prospect in the last five years, and says he looked the part during the NBA Finals. That kind of talent simply wouldn’t be part of a Curry package.
None of that means a Warriors-Spurs conversation is impossible. It just means the fantasy version, the one where Golden State walks away with Harper, doesn’t have real legs.
A deal could still be built later, especially if the landscape changes in a few months. Curry and the Warriors could be heading nowhere, while San Antonio might decide it’s time to swing big and chase title-level upside.
The Spurs wouldn’t be the only team in the mix, either. The Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets are also mentioned as possible suitors. Charlotte stands out in particular because Curry has ties there and to the Hornets.
If Golden State does move Curry, the return could still be substantial. Charlotte is described as a potential partner that could make an offer the Warriors would have trouble turning down, especially after the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball earlier this offseason and added a pile of assets. Boston, meanwhile, could piece together an offer using some of the assets it got in the Jaylen Brown deal.
Even so, San Antonio is presented as the most natural fit. One possible framework would send De'Aaron Fox, Carter Bryant, and two first-round picks to Golden State for Curry.
Right now, that may not look like enough to get the Warriors excited. But if Fox comes out strong next season, his value could rise.
Still, the central point remains the same: if a Spurs-Warriors deal ever happens, Dylan Harper is not going to be part of it. For Golden State, the real question is whether the front office is finally ready to move Curry before the window closes completely.
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