DONE DEAL: San Antonio Spurs Have Announced The Signing of Another Key Top Target Which is a Major Relief For Spurs Fans

Brian Wright continues to make wise decisions for the San Antonio Spurs squad, positioning the team to build on the momentum gained at the close of last season. He’s bolstered the roster with the additions of rookie UConn standout Stephon Castle and two seasoned veterans with a plethora of experience: Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. While the club currently boasts a multitude of guards, they wanted to cement the big man rotation, which has now been accomplished.

The Spurs signed Charles Bassey and Sandro Mamukelashvili to one-year, 2.2 million-dollar contracts. Spurs fans will be overjoyed, especially Mamu, who was expected to play more last season. Unfortunately, he did not receive enough to please those who expected to see the Georgian-American from New York on the court, but a new opportunity has emerged to correct that mistake.

The movements are extremely minimal risk for San Antonio.
Charles Bassey will need to show that he can stay on the court. He’s had season-ending injuries the last two years, but he’s a huge body who will protect the rim with vigour. Because of those injuries, San Antonio was able to resign him for such a low salary, and the Spurs needed a player on the roster other than Victor Wembanyama who would challenge shots viciously—he fits the criteria.

Mamu began getting more playing time with Wemby near the end of the season. When they were on the floor together, they had a clear advantage. Because of their previous experience in European leagues, they see the game similarly and work well together. It would have been criminal not to give Sandro another chance on the team with more minutes.

Because the agreements are so cheap, the Spurs face almost no risk while also gaining more assets to utilize if necessary. They could choose to move either player at the trade deadline if they believe it is necessary, and earn something in return rather than losing them for free. If they can secure a long-term position, that would be fantastic, and they can work something out with the front office. But even if that doesn’t happen and San Antonio lets them go at the end of the year, no harm is done, making this a wise decision.