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Spurs Fiesta 5: Dejounte Murray Trade Rumors Flying

Inside The Spurs identifies five of the biggest NBA storylines in addition to relevant San Antonio Spurs news and analysis.

Jeremy Brener

Spurs Fiesta 5: Dejounte Murray Trade Rumors Flying
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1. DEJOUNTE MURRAY TRADE RUMORS

"The team is believed to be looking for a home for John Collins, but some whispers abound that Dejounte Murray could be had in the right deal," Bleacher Report writes. "Murray is due $18.2 million this season but may not be open to an extension limited to a $25.4 million starting salary. Unless Atlanta can shed significant salary elsewhere, they may not be able to afford Murray at his current price, let alone on a new deal in his likely asking range above $30 million."

2. SPURS BIGGEST HOLE

"Much of the buzz around the Spurs this season will come via the draft instead of free agency, and that's perfectly OK," Bleacher Report writes. "This team now needs to do everything it can to maximize the play of Victor Wembanyama, which includes solidifying the point guard position."

3. WEMBY PLAYS TODAY!

Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 faces off against Monaco in Game 2 of the LNB Pro A Finals on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. CT.

4. NBA FINALS GAME 5

The Denver Nuggets can win their first NBA title in franchise history tonight with a win against the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets won Games 3 & 4 in Miami to take a commanding 3-1 series lead against Jimmy Butler and the Heat.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on ABC.

5. DRAFT COUNTDOWN

The San Antonio Spurs are 10 days away from the 2023 NBA Draft, where Victor Wembanyama will officially become the newest member of the franchise with the No. 1 overall pick.

Coverage begins on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. CST on ESPN.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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