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NBA Rumors: 5 questions left unanswered after the 2018 offseason

By Michael Saenz

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Head coach Tyronn Lue (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Head coach Tyronn Lue (L) of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after a quarterfinal game of the 2018 NBA Summer League between the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 27: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 27: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

What’s next for the Spurs?

With most of the attention squared on Kawhi Leonard, there are still some big questions that are yet to be answered in San Antonio. Even though they, considering circumstances, got a great return in exchange for Kawhi, we still don’t know where this team is going.

Are they just going to pivot with DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge until Gregg Popovich retires? Why didn’t Pop just look for the best deal, featuring draft picks and young prospects, to leave the team in good hands when he retires?

Then again, the emergence of Golden State Warriors has made franchise’s often make not so smart decisions. Could the Spurs be falling right into this mold too?

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San Antonio will likely be formidable next season, there’s no question about that. But they’re further away from contending then they were before they traded Kawhi Leonard. And taking a step or two back, just to win the PR game doesn’t seem like a Spurs type of move.

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