San Antonio Spurs Officially Announce Trade With Pacers.

* The **San Antonio Spurs officially announced** a trade with the Indiana Pacers: they’re sending the **rights to Kameron (Kam) Jones**, the 38th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (Marquette guard), in exchange for a **2030 second-round pick** (originally from Sacramento) **and cash considerations**

 

* The Spurs released this official statement via their social channels, confirming the move:

 

> “The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have completed a trade with the Indiana Pacers. San Antonio has acquired a 2030 second-round pick and cash considerations in exchange for the draft rights to Kameron Jones..

 

* Indiana also confirmed the acquisition:

 

> “We’ve acquired the draft rights to Kam Jones, the 38th overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft from the San Antonio Spurs.”

 

* This marks the **first confirmed trade of NBA summer moratorium** today, as teams began making their picks and deals official

 

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## 🔍 Strategic Implications

 

### For the Spurs:

 

* **Asset accumulation**: San Antonio already holds a deep draft arsenal—including the #2 and #14 picks—and this move adds future flexibility for further trades or picks .

* **Cash flow boost**: The added cash considerations help the Spurs clear cap room or fund future signings.

* **Maintaining depth**: With their higher picks intact, the Spurs can stay aggressive during the draft.

 

### For the Pacers:

 

* **Roster reinforcement**: Kam Jones, an All-American guard who averaged about 19.2 PPG at Marquette last season, potentially helps fill the void left by Tyrese Haliburton’s serious Achilles injury ([basketballinsiders.org][4], [anonymouseagle.com][5]).

* **Financial efficiency**: Selecting at pick 38 means a lower rookie-scale contract (\~\$1.27M) versus a veteran minimum, well under the tax apron ([hoopswire.com][6]).

* **Depth boost**: With the #38 and #54 picks, Indiana gains flexibility to bolster their backcourt.

 

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## ✏️ Player Profile: Kameron Jones

 

* A Marquette alum, known for his scoring (19.2 PPG), playmaking (5.9 APG), and 2,000-point career total ([anonymouseagle.com][5]).

* A solid two-way guard, excellent fit for Bay Hill’s rebuilding Pacers rotation.

* Could make his Pacers debut at Summer League in Las Vegas starting July 10 ([anonymouseagle.com][5]).

 

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## 🧩 Broader Context

 

* San Antonio’s long-term asset strategy is paying dividends. Alongside this move, they’ve already acquired additional picks from trades involving Poeltl, Richardson, and more

* For the Pacers, losing Tyrese Haliburton for most of 2025–26 sets the stage for younger guard Jones to earn heavy minutes and possibly secure a deal soon .

 

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## ✅ Final Take

 

| Team | Primary Gain | Strategic Upside |

| ———- | ————————— | —————————————— |

| **Spurs** | 2030 2nd-round pick + cash | Flexibility, cap space, long-term planning |

| **Pacers** | Kam Jones (sub-elite guard) | Immediate backcourt depth with rookie cost |

 

In short, this is a textbook draft-night **value trade**: Spurs bolster their future assets, and the Pacers gain a quality guard at minimal cost. It’s a smart move both sides can be pleased with.

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