Spurs savvy trade with Kings keeps a keen eye on the team's future

When ESPN's NBA Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski retired, he took the Woj Bomb with him. Now, it's up to the people to determine the new term when Wojnarowski's replacement, Shams Charania, breaks trade news. Though this news doesn't rise to the exciting level of a Woj Bomb, it's still worth a pat on the back for Spurs GM Brian Wright.

The Spurs add stack another future asset

The incoming second-round pick is for the 2031 draft, and the Kings will also be sending cash considerations, as first reported by Shams. San Antonio had the space to acquire Jalen McDaniels, and Sacramento wanted to shed salary, so for the second time this year, the silver and black benefit from a Kings' conundrum.

The Spurs were only able to acquire Harrison Barnes because Sacramento needed the roster spot in the DeMar DeRozan trade with the Chicago Bulls. San Antonio also gave up nothing in that deal but received a much-needed veteran to help teach the young core.

San Antonio's focus on the future is unwavering, and this is a prime example of that mentality. It's not about what value you can get now, but the asset can be used in the future if a player in that draft is worth it, or you can package it to make another trade. This would be like if a fast food cashier asked if you wanted to upgrade your meal to a large free of charge. Don't be silly. Of course, I do.

As for Jalen McDaniels and any belief in the fan base that the Spurs should keep him... no. McDaniels is only 26 years old but has been traded more times than an ancient Egyptian artifact.

He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, where he spent three and a half seasons, before being traded to Philadelphia. He then signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors before being shipped to Sacramento just this summer, and before any real games were played, the Kings made this move with San Antonio.

There is something not clicking for McDaniels, and if he can't turn it around, he may find himself out of the league. That's not a player San Antonio needs to take a chance on right now. Whether you're talking about forwards or guards, the Spurs' current roster already has a lot of depth, and minutes will be hard to come by anyway.

It's not an earth-shattering move, by any means, but an asset was gained for no cost, and that's always a good thing.