4 future free agents the Spurs should monitor at the FIBA World Cup

The 2023 FIBA World Cup has showcased extraordinary moments from superstars like Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Karl-Anthony Towns, but multiple standouts are carrying their country to international acclaim. While the big-name free agents are off the open market, there are a handful of players still representing their nation in the Philippines that the San Antonio Spurs should consider signing in the coming offseasons.

4.) Kelly Olynyk

Kelly Olynyk has been solid for an up-and-coming Canadian national team that has put together one of the most impressive runs of the tournament. The floor-spacing big man has been in the NBA for 10 years, and he has averaged 11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game at the World Cup. His contributions on the offensive end have helped Canada make it to the semifinals and knock off tough opponents like Slovenia, Spain, and France.

The 6-foot-11 center was instrumental for a rebuilding Utah Jazz roster that exceeded expectations last season, and he is a dangerous three-point shooter who excels off pick-and-pop actions. Olynyk was a bronze medalist with Canada at the 2015 FIBA AmeriCup, and his ability to mesh with several schemes should have the Spurs interested. He will be 33 years old when his contract expires in 2024, but he could be a valuable addition to fill out San Antonio's bench.

3.) Moritz Wagner

The German center has looked like the best version of himself during the FIBA World Cup, averaging 12.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while starring alongside Dennis Schroeder as the team beat the odds with Franz Wagner on the sidelines for most of the tournament. The eldest Wagner brother has started every contest for Germany and been a steadying presence on the floor, especially in the dramatic victory over Latvia in the quarterfinals.

Moritz Wagner has been a fixture of the senior national team for years, even helping them make it to the 2020 Summer Olympics. However, the seasoned scorer will face his biggest challenge yet when Germany battles the United States in the semifinals on Friday morning. San Antonio should tune into this game to catch the 26-year-old in action. He could be well worth the wait if the Spurs keep him on their radar and sign him as a backup big when he hits free agency in 2025.

2.) Brandon Ingram

Despite being an NBA All-Star and skilled three-level scorer, Brandon Ingram has been somewhat of a disappointment for the United States at the FIBA World Cup. The 26-year-old has played a limited role for Head Coach Steve Kerr, and he has struggled to make meaningful contributions on either end. But with the final games of this event on the horizon, the youngster still has a shot to come up with some last-minute some heroics for the Red, White, and Blue.

Ingram won the Most Improved Player of the Year Award in 2020 after the Los Angeles Lakers moved him to the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis, and he has continued that upward trajectory. The eighth-year small forward is still working toward proving he is a championship-caliber player. The Silver and Black are a team that should monitor his progress, and they might have the cap space to pursue him in free agency during the 2025 offseason.

1.) Dennis Schroder

Dennis Schroder emerged as the engine of the German national team during the FIBA World Cup, and he has shouldered most of the scoring responsibilities as Franz Wagner recovers from an ankle injury. The 29-year-old guard has been one of the best players at the tournament, averaging 18.0 points and 6.3 assists per game while leading his country to a spotless 6-0 record that includes wins over Japan, Slovenia, and Australia.

Though the veteran floor general signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors this summer, he is a name that should intrigue San Antonio when he hits free agency in 2025. Tre Jones could establish himself as the long-term starter for the Spurs, but there is no guarantee that Devonte' Graham, Blake Wesley, or Cameron Payne end up becoming viable backups. Schroder could be an outstanding sixth man for Head Coach Gregg Popovich.