This Knicks-Spurs Trade Features Immanuel Quickley

The NBA may not like tanking, but go talk to a fan of a rebuilding team. Chances are, they’re as passionate as any fan you’ll meet.

That may be because their team is young. They’ve grown accustomed to defending them, and that breeds feelings. In any event, the notion that tanking alienates fans may be a little overstated.

Fans of rebuilding teams will have disparate opinions too. That’s probably because their are so many different ways to rebuild.

There are precious few rights and wrongs for a team on the rise. Any decision they make can’t be properly judged for years.

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For example, some rebuilding teams will exclusively prioritize draft capital. Others will prefer to target young players who are already in the NBA.

Here’s a deal that has the San Antonio Spurs choosing the latter route.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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