Hidden contract detail opens a win-win scenario for Bassey and Spurs

Looking at the current state of the San Antonio Spurs roster, it's fair to say that their biggest weakness is their depth at the big-man position. The team has not traded Zach Collins—a move many fans expected to happen this summer to improve the roster. They also brought back Sandro Mamukelashvili and Charles Bassey, and while the re-signings help the issue, they don't solve it.

Right now, the Spurs are in a critical place in their rebuild and filling the roster out with the right pieces takes time. Bringing Bassey back for $2.2 million is a good way to add to an area of need at a reduced price but there is a detail in the big man's contract that will help him and San Antonio get where they want to go.

Bassey waived a no-trade clause for the Spurs in his new deal

When players re-sign with their teams on a one-year or two-year deal, often a no-trade clause is automatically inserted into the framework of the contract. Bassey waived this clause when he agreed to terms with the Silver and Black. Every deal the Spurs have been making lately feels like it was drawn up by Lady Luck because the terms always seem to benefit the organization.

Bassey has dealt with a ton of injuries in his short career thus far. It has tanked his value and he needs to get it back up. Signing this deal allows him to show that he's healthy and can contribute to an NBA team with consistency. He becomes eligible for trade on December 15.

The Spurs play with Victor Wembanyama at center and Jeremy Sochan at power forward, lessening the need for too many bigs. With Collins and Mamu still there, Bassey likely won't get major minutes. At the end of the day, he stands a chance to get himself to a place where he can contribute more and earn a bigger contract down the line; meanwhile, San Antonio gets a potentially valuable trade asset to use midseason after getting a feel for what the next move should be.

It's a win-win for both parties, with zero downside for either. Even if a trade doesn't materialize, it's only a one-year deal, so everyone can move on after the season concludes.