Dallas Mavericks: 5 Trade Destinations For Andrew Bogut

San Antonio Spurs

Light-skinned international big man? Completely on board with a player health system that promises frequent rest and managed minutes? At least one specifically elite skill? Andrew Bogut checks all of the boxes on the Spurs’ list of player acquisitions.

With Pau Gasol out of the lineup and David Lee the very antithesis of a rim-protecting big man, Andrew Bogut would fill a key need for the Spurs.

Without needing to play heavy minutes, he could step in immediately and even start for the next month while Gasol rehabs from his fractured finger.

The Spurs have been starting LaMarcus Aldridge at center recently, with rookie Davis Bertans stepping in alongside him as a stretch-4. Previously they had given Lee run at starting center, to middling results.

The Spurs would prefer to keep Aldridge at the 4 to start games, preserving him for the postseason.

Enter Bogut, who would alleviate the burden being placed on Aldridge and Leonard and allow less-capable players to fill smaller roles. On an expiring deal, Bogut would not limit the Spurs’ cap space for the summer, but would give them another stout veteran for a deep playoff run.

When Gasol returns, Bogut would still be available for limited minutes and provide rotation insurance in case of another injury to Gasol or another big.

Then in the inevitable Western Conference Finals meeting with the Warriors, Bogut would provide an unending stream of choice quotes in the media as he is asked continually about his former team.