Breaking; 3 players likely to leave the Spurs before the end of the 2024-25 season.

The San Antonio Spurs have a complete roster as they approach the 2024–25 season, but it may look quite different by season’s end. With many young players on the team, several face pivotal seasons that could affect their futures in San Antonio. Here are three players who might not make it through the season with the Spurs:

3) Zach Collins

Backup center Zach Collins is expected to bounce back this season after struggling last year, but that might not mean he finishes the 2024-25 season in San Antonio. If Collins performs well, the Spurs could trade him to shed his hefty contract—signed when he was the starting center. A $35 million payout for a backup center over the next two years seems excessive, especially with Charles Bassey returning healthy and Mamu impressing in the preseason. If the Spurs can package him in a trade to improve the team, particularly to consolidate contracts for a star to complement Victor Wembanyama, they should consider it.

2) Keldon Johnson

If Collins is traded, Keldon Johnson might also be included in the deal. Together, they make around $37 million, making it easier for the Spurs to match salaries in a blockbuster trade. Johnson has slimmed down and looked quicker in preseason, raising hopes for a strong performance this year. If he shines, keeping him might be wise, especially since his contract is around $20 million for the next two seasons. However, if he doesn’t improve significantly, he could become a key trade candidate.

1) Chris Paul

Surprisingly, Chris Paul might not finish the season with the Spurs if they struggle. Although the team is expected to improve, projections from ESPN’s Kelvin Pelton indicate they might only win about 30 games. If that’s the case, it’s hard to see Paul playing out potentially his final season on a struggling team. The Spurs likely considered this scenario when convincing him to join. His $10.4 million contract is easily tradeable, and if they fall out of play-in contention, they might trade him to a team of his choice, ideally acquiring a player with a manageable contract and a second-round pick. This would be a worst-case scenario, but it’s a possibility to keep in mind.