ESPN insider paints realistic expectations for Spurs trade deadline plans

"As the trade deadline approaches, don't look for the Spurs to make major moves. If anything, they'll look to add shooting help off the bench," Michael C. Wright wrote in San Antonio's section of ESPN's recent power rankings list (they came in 3rd). Depending on how you feel about the recent stretch, you're either very okay with that or pulling your hair out. I'm the former.

Brian Wright doesn't need to make any significant changes to this roster, but they could certainly add some shooting help. That's never been clearer after the recent stretch of abysmal shooting that's overtaken every single player on the team except Keldon Johnson. I'm still trying to figure out how they beat the Lakers by 16 points while going 4/25 from three. It's honestly baffling.

Jokes aside, you don't make earth-shifting moves when you're the second seed in the Western Conference. That's some Eastern Conference nonsense. You know, the inferior side. This report from Wright, if true, should pretty much put a lid on any hope of landing Trey Murphy III, but that doesn't mean someone like Haywood Highsmith is off the table.

There are still small moves for the Spurs to make

We all knew that shooting was going to be an issue for this team in the offseason, and that's been the case. The hope was that the players on the roster would improve enough in all facets, sniping included, that they'd be able to weather their shortcomings. They've actually been very right. On any given night, they can't hit a stationary piñata the size of a Ford 150, but they're the second seed anyway.

They shot the ball fairly decently to start the year. We just happen to be in the middle of a cold stretch that's enveloped the entire team. So, it wouldn't hurt to add another player with shooting capabilities to help stem these tides. Depth has been an advantage for this team, and they can continue to lean into that by trading minimal pieces to bring in someone like the career 37% shooter in Brooklyn.

He hasn't played a single minute this year, as he's recovering from an offseason meniscus surgery, but that should only ensure the asking price is low. Brian Wright has done a masterful job of adding valuable players to the roster without giving up too many assets in the process.

I don't know if the exact player the Spurs need is Highsmith. Nobody can know for sure. But prying him away from the Nets shouldn't be overly difficult, and they certainly need some shooting help. Whether that comes in the form of the former Baltimore-born wing or some other reliable marksman doesn't matter. Let's just do something.