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AD is Nico's guy and he isn't going anywhere. 

But with that said, a fun thought experiment entered my mind regarding the Spurs+Giannis. Given the Spurs interest in Giannis, and Giannis may not actually be on the market, could they consider AD as a viable backup plan?  AD isn't that far off from Giannis. He isn't as good, but he also won't cost the entire farm.

Would a deal centered around Fox+#14+2027 ATL unprotected pick make anyone excited? Fox instantly comes in and plays PG. PJ slides back to his natural position at the 4. We keep the Gafford+Lively tandem. And we get a whole lot younger too.  

Again no way Nico actually trades his guy. But still food for thought.

I too have been thinking about an AD to San Antonio trade.  But my goal would be to get the number 2 pick.  We’d then have 2 rookie contracts and 3 very young players to build around.  But I don’t hate the idea of Fox.  Bottom line is that if I’m making a trade to balance the team and build toward’s Flagg’s timeline.  I’d trade AD and keep Gafford an PJ