Spurs’ unpredictable offseason could swing based on one thing

To the surprise of many, the Spurs remained dormant at the February trade deadline. This was the biggest display of confidence in this young squad that General Manager Brian Wright could provide. However, if that confidence was deemed too ambitious and San Antonio falters in the playoffs, don't be shocked if the team makes a swing in the offseason.

With huge wins over some of the best teams in the NBA, the Spurs are primed for playoff success. This unit has everything you could ask for in a championship contender. From top to bottom, the squad is loaded with talent. But that doesn't mean they don't come with their own flaws. One of those flaws comes at the wing position.

If the Spurs lose early in the playoffs, they could upgrade at wing

No matter what happens, we know for a fact that De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Victor Wembanyama will be staying on the team. Even in the craziest of scenarios, I can't imagine any of these players being shipped off. With that, there remains a potential move at the forward position.

Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie have been excellent in their time on the court. Vassell has sneakily improved his game and started to play winning basketball, while Champagnie can heat up in the blink of an eye and take over a game. But with their inconsistencies, could the Spurs make an upgrade?

Perhaps we enter the playoffs and one or both of these players fall off a cliff. It's not impossible. In that case, Devin Vassell and his $27 million per year contract become an obvious trade chip alongside Harrison Barnes. The Spurs could then look to upgrade at the position with a wing who can more consistently add to the team's playstyle and coexist alongside the core.

The Spurs bench must prove itself worthy

If the Spurs' wings are not the reason they fall short in the playoffs, the issue might be the bench. The previously mentioned Harrison Barnes is one of the biggest X-factors for San Antonio this postseason. If he can't step up when it matters most, Brian Wright will likely look to find a boost off the bench.

Alongside Barnes, Head Coach Mitch Johnson will be keeping an eye on Carter Bryant's progression. If the youngster proves that he is not quite ready for steady playoff minutes, the team could look to upgrade and find a player to fill his role next season while he continues to develop.

No matter how much you love this current iteration of the Spurs, there is no guarantee they stick together. If the team can't make the push that is expected of them, changes will happen. It is not an if but a when. I hope you don't get too attached, because this is a business after all.