One splash free agency move is all Spurs need to wrap up A+ offseason

San Antonio's offseason has only been two weeks long after their run to the NBA Finals, and they've already bolstered their roster. There's still a little work to be done, though. Re-signing Julian Champagnie is likely on the Spurs' to-do list, but they can still add a new face to the roster. John Collins should be the free agent they target, and if they land him, shut it down. They'd be all set.

The Spurs don't need much but Collins would be great for them

Collins is a 6'9" forward with nine years of experience, and he'd be a great fit in the Alamo City. The former Atlanta Hawk shot 41% from three and 55% from the field last season. That efficiency would be a tremendous asset in aiding San Antonio's spacing, and at just 28 years old, he's still incredibly athletic with an ability to play above the rim.

Why not add another guy who can throw it down off an alley-oop or putback opportunity?

Currently, we're in the middle of a weird Kawhi Leonard rumor mill where the former Defensive Player of the Year apparently may be open to rejoining the Spurs, and maybe there's interest. As much as we've discussed it, it seems a little too far-fetched.

I just can't imagine San Antonio actually bringing Klaw back, simply because the fans are split on the idea. This franchise is known for being classy, so I wouldn't be surprised if they've moved past the messy breakup. But they also recognize that at least half of Spurs Nation still despises the guy, and they wouldn't want to alienate that group.

It would be much easier for everyone if they just signed Collins instead. It would also be cheaper, as he may be willing to sign for $15-18 million. The Silver and Black made it all the way to the NBA Finals without a player like Leonard. Natural improvements for the young guys and savvy roster tweaks will put this team over the top, and John will provide experience and production.

San Antonio's roster is already championship caliber

Signing JC would put 12 players with standard contracts on the roster. There's a minimum NBA requirement of 14, but there's an answer for that in-house. I think it's time for David Jones-Garcia to receive a promotion. He's proven enough in the G League on his two-way contract, and we've seen the 6'4" scorer thrive in the NBA game when called upon.

Harrison Ingram would be a cheap option for the final spot, so he could also receive a standard deal. He likely wouldn't play much, but his signing would satisfy the rules, and the former North Carolina Tar Heel would serve as insurance at a deep position.

The Spurs knocked their draft out of the park. Bringing in Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr. was a smart move that hammers the team's weaknesses into strengths. Converting DJG to a standard deal would give them additional guard depth and scoring—they'll need that because I doubt Jordan McLaughlin and Lindy Waters III will return.

Signing Collins would be the only significant move needed to make sure San Antonio is impossible to contend with. Mitch Johnson would have too much depth and versatility at his disposal. The position groups would look something like this.

Guards

De'Aaron Fox
Stephon Castle
Dylan Harper
David Jones-Garcia

Wings

Devin Vassell
Carter Bryant
Keldon Johnson

Forwards

John Collins
Julian Champagnie
Jayden Quaintance
Harrison Ingram

Centers

Victor Wembanyama
Luke Kornet
Tarris Reed Jr.

That's some serious firepower for both sides of the floor; we're talking shooting, defense, interior scoring, rebounding, and veteran leadership. It will be overwhelming for opponents. And it requires very little work for Brian Wright from where they currently stand.

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