In several key areas, the San Antonio Spurs are facing unmistakable disadvantages. To clear enough salary cap space for a potential acquisition of LeBron James, they may have to consider trading some existing players. The team likely won’t be able to re-sign veteran Tony Parker, and if Danny Green opts out of his contract, chances of keeping him are slim. Some have even suggested the Spurs take a page from the Houston Rockets’ playbook last year, who managed to bring in Chris Paul through a sign-and-trade.

This plan hinges on LeBron choosing to exercise the final year of his $35 million contract and joining the Spurs via trade. But of course, San Antonio would need to present the Cavaliers with a compelling offer. Last season, Cleveland traded Kyrie Irving to Boston for what many considered meager returns. Having learned a hard lesson, Cavs GM Koby Altman is unlikely to accept another one-sided deal. ESPN cap expert Bobby Marks points out that the Spurs may struggle to put together an offer enticing enough for Cleveland, especially since Kawhi Leonard and Dejounte Murray are considered untouchable assets.

The arrival of LeBron James could force the Spurs’ front office to completely rethink their team-building approach. A major roster overhaul wouldn’t be out of the question. One thing, however, appears non-negotiable: keeping Kawhi Leonard. Fortunately, the tension between Leonard and the franchise seems to have cooled. Bringing in a superstar like LeBron could be the key to not only retaining Leonard but also convincing him to sign a long-term extension.

A pairing of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard, backed by LaMarcus Aldridge—who has already re-signed with the Spurs—would immediately boost the team’s title aspirations. However, San Antonio is objectively a smaller market compared to Los Angeles or Philadelphia, both of which have significant advantages. Not only are the Lakers and Sixers based in larger cities, but they also already have the cap space to offer LeBron a max contract without moving any pieces. The Spurs, on the other hand, would have to make several calculated moves just to free up enough room for a deal of that size.

So, is San Antonio the best landing spot for LeBron? Do the Spurs even have the financial flexibility to pull it off? What roster changes would be necessary? And most importantly, what could LeBron bring to this team?

Looking ahead to the 2018–19 season, if Danny Green, Rudy Gay, and Joffrey Lauvergne all choose to exercise their player options and return, and assuming the team does not re-sign restricted free agent Kyle Anderson, the Spurs’ guaranteed salary commitments would already total around $95 million. With such financial constraints, landing LeBron seems like a long shot—but not entirely impossible.

For fans following every BD Cricket Match and keeping an eye on NBA headlines alike, San Antonio’s potential shake-up is one storyline worth tracking. If the front office makes the right moves, the combination of LeBron, Leonard, and Aldridge might just restore the Spurs to championship contention. Whether or not this bold move materializes, it adds a fascinating layer to the offseason, much like the drama and unpredictability we often witness during a tightly contested BD Cricket Match. The Spurs may be down in flexibility, but they’re certainly not out.