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Fake or not, trading Klay this summer has been talked about plenty and makes a lot of sense. It's difficult to nail down the exact team(s) that could/would make it happen. One that stands out to me are the Spurs.

Both Klay and Keldon Johnson are on expiring deals, nearly identical salary. The Spurs have a pretty high SRP in this draft (#35), as well as Pick 42, and several future second round picks. The Mavs don't have a SRP in '28 or '31. The Spurs have 4 in 2028 and 2 in 2031.

I don't know what value Klay has around the league, especially to a contender like the Spurs, but to me it makes some sense. Keldon won 6MOY but has been underwhelming in the playoffs. Is Klay an upgrade off the bench for them next season? Is it worth Pick #35 and/or one or two of the (4) '28 SRP's they have?

I was pretty surprised the lack of interest in him at the deadline.  The extra year at 17 million is rough but I thought he could have helped teams last year.  Especially good teams.

I am at the point of finding a spot that he likes.  I am not expecting much.  If he brings back a similar expiring then just give me a second.  That spurs idea is a good one.