The idea sounds absurd, but it’s actually the sort of notion that instantaneously fascinates the NBA world. Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear has essentially closed the Golden State Warriors’ championship window for the forseeable future. However, a novel possibility has emerged that involves two of the league’s most captivating talents.
The suggestion of a blockbuster trade by NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller, which would send Stephen Curry to the San Antonio Spurs to team up with Victor Wembanyama, sparked widespread debate. Miller proposed the concept during a conversation regarding Golden State’s uncertain future, particularly in light of the team’s continued struggles with injuries and roster constraints.
“You know what pairing I would love, I would absolutely love to see Steph go? What if Steph teamed up, and they have assets, what if he teamed up with Wemby in San Antonio?” Miller said during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show Wednesday. (Source)
The recommendation is to prioritize Curry’s well-being at this juncture of his career, while simultaneously enabling the Warriors to rebuild their roster with draft capital and young players. Miller believes that San Antonio possesses the necessary components to execute such a transaction without compromising its core player.
“You can keep Wemby and maybe Castle, but everyone else is in play. And have Steph. If you had those three guys…” Miller added.
When discussing the Spurs’ potential for aggressiveness in a transaction of this magnitude, the Hall of Famer went even further.
“Dylan Harper, a great young player, ship him off. Luke Kornet? Champion in Boston, another big guy? Ship him off…” he continued.
Still, real obstacles remain. The Dubs have given no indication they are willing to trade Curry, who remains the face of the franchise in the Bay. Meanwhile, the Spurs sit at 31–14, second in the NBA standings, one game ahead of a Jokic-less Denver Nuggets team and six games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Golden State, by contrast, is eighth in the standings at 25–21, four games over .500 following Thursday night’s loss.
While the Curry-Wembanyama trade remains purely hypothetical with the NBA Trade Deadline quickly approaching, the former Pacers legend’s comments highlight Golden State’s crossroads and the growing fear that the league’s power balance will shift rapidly. The NBA will experience immediate consequences if the idea materializes beyond mere talk.