Spurs land a sharpshooter in a no-brainer trade proposal with Blazers

Would the Spurs and Blazers agree to trade?

Moving Simons for Johnson and a possible lottery pick that has three chances of conveying makes sense for the Blazers and also for the Spurs. Simons is one of the most efficient high-volume shooters in the NBA, while also having a career year distributing the ball for the Blazers last season, after averaging 5.5 assists.

He might not be a traditional point guard, per se, but with Stephon Castle looking like he can run pick and roll, Simons may serve as a secondary ball-handler and third option behind Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. In the short term, Simons would likely start next to Chris Paul, Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, and Wembanyama and should be able to play off-ball effectively.

Long-term, Simons, Vassell, Castle, Sochan, and Wembanyama should have enough shooting, passing, and defense to be effective. Giving up Johnson and a first wouldn't be a big deal in the sense that the Spurs now have Harrison Barnes as well as last season's starter Julian Champagnie, both of whom would be able to come off the bench. Therefore, the Spurs and Blazers may both agree to the potential deal.

Overall, Simons would make sense as a long-term piece given his age, shooting, and offensive fit. Whether the Spurs actually make a move for Simons is yet to be seen, but Lowe is right to see him as an ideal fit for the Spurs.