5 3-point specialists that may become available to the Spurs by the trade deadline

The San Antonio Spurs want to build a contending roster around Victor Wembanyama. The 20-year-old is the brightest young star in the NBA, but he cannot do it alone. Wemby keeps adding to his game and San Antonio put Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes around him this offseason. Still, things are not going to plan early, and a longstanding issue is back creating problems for the Spurs.

They are 23rd in 3-pointers made and 21st in 3-point percentage so far this season. San Antonio has been in the bottom five in connect rate in each of the last two years. The Spurs need more shooting to unlock the offense around Wemby and could add it before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

There will be no shortage of available options and trading will be more difficult this season with so many teams hard-capped. San Antonio is in position to strike, and here are five sharpshooters that may be available.

5. Duncan Robinson

Robinson has been in the rumors for years but is in the last fully guaranteed season of his contract. He has $9.8 million for $19.8 million on the books for the 2025-26 campaign. Do the Heat finally dump the sharpshooter as they look to clean up their cap sheet?

Robinson is a career 39.7 percent 3-point shooter who has shot north of 40 percent in two of his first six NBA seasons. Nobody is leaving the proven sharpshooter open. He struggles on defense and offers little else, but there are only a handful of better pure shooters in the world.

4. Seth Curry

The younger brother of Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has the seventh-best 3-point percentage in NBA history and the second-highest active mark behind Luke Kennard. The 6’1 guard has made over 42 percent of his triples in six of the eight seasons where he played 40-plus games.

The 34-year-old has a lengthy injury history and is past his prime. He struggles on defense but offers floor gravity and secondary playmaking. Teams are not leaving him open, which creates more room for Wembanyama to dominate inside.

The Hornets will be back in the lottery and Curry will become a free agent in the summer of 2025. Charlotte would be wise to get whatever possible for the veteran sharpshooter before the deadline. It won’t be a high asking price, which creates a fantastic opportunity for the Spurs or any contender searching for shooting.

3. Bogdan Bogdanovic

If the Spurs want to inject a bit more life into their offense, Bogdanovic could be the option. The 6’5 wing is a career 38.4 percent 3-point shooter, who shot north of 40 percent in two of the last four seasons. He will make shots but offers more playmaking, defense, and shot creation than the previous options.

Bogdanovic is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that will keep him out until December. The Spurs would have to wait, but the Hawks wing should be healthy long before the trade deadline.

The Hawks want to contend but could continue reshaping their roster. They traded Dejounte Murray this offseason, and Bogdanovic is no stranger to the rumor mill. Do not be surprised to hear his name being shopped again. The Spurs have the assets to acquire anyone and may look at Bogdanovic as the perfect fit if they need more shot creation and scoring.

2. Cameron Johnson

The Nets entered a total rebuild when they traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks. They are rumored to be shopping Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder, and virtually any veteran on their roster.

Getting a 6’8 wing who is a career 39.0 percent 3-point shooter would be massive. Johnson played a key role in the Suns reaching the NBA Finals in 2021 and could be a crucial piece in the Spurs returning to the playoffs. Nobody is leaving him open, and San Antonio desperately needs that shooting gravity on their roster.

The Spurs could replace Keldon Johnson with Cameron Johnson and instantly improve their offense. It would cost them some draft capital, but San Antonio has plenty to spare. It is all about the team’s motivation before the deadline.

1. Anfernee Simons

The Spurs front office wants to build a sustainable contender around Victor Wembanyama, which could mean trying to acquire a young future star. Simons averaged over 22 points per game in 2024 and is blossoming as a shooter, scorer, and playmaker.

The 25-year-old has immense potential but hasn’t been on a playoff team since his third NBA season in 2021. Things may change in the Alamo playing off Wemby. Simons would certainly get open shots and could take another leap in his distributing with an improved supporting cast.

The Blazers have too many guards and need to make a move. Simons feels like the most likely to be dealt, and it is a chance for the Spurs to add a young elite scorer at a reasonable cost. The 6’3 guard is a career 38.5 percent 3-point shooter too.

The San Antonio Spurs will have options before the Feb. 6 trade deadline and must upgrade their shooting. It is all about finding the right target, but that is never easy. Only time will tell what happens.