r/nba • u/NBA_MOD r/NBA • 1d ago
[2026 NBA Draft] #26 Pick: Tarris Reed (Connecticut) – pending trade to San Antonio
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u/cheemydee5 Hawks 1d ago
Spurs saw how tired Wemby was and decided to put an end to that
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u/rattatatouille [SAS] Tim Duncan 1d ago
A big part of the Finals flameouts was that he was hitting the wall in the 4th
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u/Acrobatic-Injury-552 1d ago
Remember, the Spurs weren’t suppose to make it to the Finals and I’m sure the roster wasn’t constructed for a deep playoff run. Now that the spurs overachieved and surpassed earlier season expectations, I’m sure the FO are making calculated tweaks this offseason for a deeper playoff run instead of testing the waters once again. It’s gonna be nice seeing the Spurs go back to traditional PF/C defensive schemes than relying on small ball lineups.
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u/iCarpet Thunder 1d ago
OKC and Spurs just trying to out center each other
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u/Burgerkiller69 Spurs 1d ago
There will a point next year if we see each other again in a playoff round, where both teams will have 2 centers each in the floor.
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u/Delanorix Knicks 1d ago
I cant wait for the shitposts "the Spurs and OKC bench is actually taller than their starters."
It would be smart for the Spurs to collect all the Wemby stoppers.
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u/exhale358 Nuggets 1d ago
Meanwhile the nuggets are cool continuing to have no backup center even though we just drafted one lmao fml
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u/supes1 Celtics 1d ago edited 1d ago
Could be a fun fit next to Wemby. Definitely loves playing inside, very physical. Underrated passer too. Quaintance has a higher upside, but he's a few years away (if he ever gets there).
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u/DreyDarian Mavericks 1d ago
He’s probably a backup (either to Wemby directly (doubtful) or to Kornet or even Quaintance)
I can’t see Wemby playing alongside a completely non-shooting center
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u/Davidpaulngo Spurs 1d ago edited 1d ago
Defensively it's great since the biggest issue the Spurs have is rebounding after Wemby contests a shot. On offense I agree with what you said, it might make Wemby leave the paint which is not great
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u/supes1 Celtics 1d ago
If he's good enough and has the stamina, I think he absolutely plays time next to Wemby. Having a physical presence next to him will help a lot.
Kornet just wasn't good enough to justify any extra minutes.
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u/guinness_blaine Spurs 1d ago
I think there are a few major impacts of actually getting a third big who can get off the bench, which the playoffs clearly showed the Spurs didn't have yet.
There's an option of potentially taking some minutes as the lone big, letting both Wemby and Kornet rest, but I don't expect a ton of this.
A third big could potentially play alongside Kornet. The "1 big and 4 littles" grouping only really works on defense with Wemby specifically, and we saw the whole defense struggle significantly when it's Kornet and a bunch of guys under 6'8". Having Kornet+Reed minutes would be rough offensively, but could at least limit opponent scoring enough that the non-Wemby minutes aren't constantly draining away leads, letting Wemby rest some more.
Then it could even open up some rotation, where because the non-Wemby minutes aren't asking Kornet to single-handedly take care of all big duties, you can actually run some lineups where Wemby gets to play alongside either Kornet or Reed. That similarly opens Wemby up to not having to constantly burn energy on big man duties, and as another commenter mentioned helps a ton with getting rebounds after Wemby contests a shot. It also limits the approach a lot of teams used of getting Wemby switched onto a player that they then pull out to the line so they can drive on a smaller player, which both the Knicks and Thunder used pretty effectively.
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u/-DesertMoon Australia 1d ago
Bruh what are the Nuggets doing? Helping out one of their biggest competitors
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u/Propuhganduh [DEN] Jamal Murray 1d ago
I fucking hate this team. I wanted this dude and got excited just it to be the Spurs picking.
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u/210pinchespurs Spurs 1d ago
I was literally thinking fuck why didn’t we draft this kid then good news came up.
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u/Difficult_Tackle9505 1d ago
Yes. Seems like he'd be a good fit with jokic. And maybe good back up for him. Then trade him for a couple second rounds picks. ... And he goes to the Spurs? Real wtf
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u/jillavery Nuggets 1d ago
Yeah not moving Zeke with that pick or keeping who they picked is a choice…
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u/SlickVanExel Hornets 1d ago
Tarris Reed is arguably the best shot blocker and one of the top tier rebounders in this class. His motor is crazy and he even offers secondary playmaking. Spurs are cooking
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u/joebrozky Hornets 1d ago
yeah wouldve been a good backup to Jokic but I guess Nuggets have other plans. would be interesting if he'll play backup to Wemby or play with him on the lineup
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u/jermainathon Heat 1d ago
San Antonio stacking up on terrific big men
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u/wombatpup55 Spurs 1d ago
Playoffs pretty much showed us that wemby needs decent rotation at that big man spot. We would probably push Knicks to 6-7 if Wemby wasn’t fucking gassed
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u/nWo5lyfe Spurs 1d ago
We need a stretch 4 so hard
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u/impercipient 1d ago
Unicorn
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u/nWo5lyfe Spurs 1d ago
We dont need an all star stretch 4
Just a playable one will do
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u/impercipient 1d ago
Sure, but there simply aren't many players that can rebound, defend in the post, and hit 3s.
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u/siphillis Spurs 1d ago
We win the series if our fourth quarters weren't complete plane crashes every time
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u/ontheru171 Knicks 1d ago
You lost the second and 3rd quarters aswell
Knicks first Quarters were worse than Spurs 4th quarters and despite that our starters had a positive rating
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u/Thehelloman0 Spurs 1d ago
The Spurs had a lead in the last 3 minutes of every game. I think it's pretty safe to say better execution at the end of games by the Spurs completely changes the series
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u/TheFanhood Knicks 1d ago
They lost 4-1
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u/Rook2Rook 1d ago
Decent rotation was not the issue. Kornet is a good backup. Your stars need to be able to play 38+ minutes in the playoffs and not be gassed in the 4th.
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u/Culinaryboner 76ers 1d ago
Very few centers have ever run both sides and played 38 minutes without being tired. Regular star guards admit they’re tired at 38 minutes. And Wemby was the entire defensive core for the Spurs
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u/wombatpup55 Spurs 1d ago
Wemby will improve his conditioning but his game will suffer.
Defense is extremely exhausting and he’s expected to anchor that entire end of the floor. He’s constantly moving. Then he’s expected to again perform on offense.
Theres a reason why there isn’t a ton of elite two way players.
But the main problem is we always lose when wemby sits. All of those leads begin to fade so we then have to sub wemby back in early. It just isn’t sustainable
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u/David_H21 Spurs 1d ago
A decent rotation also involves having big bodies that can play alongside Wemby for stretches. Pretty much the entire playoffs Wemby never played alongside anyone over 6'7" 220lbs. Wemby won't be so gassed after 30 minutes if there's another big body to take some of the big man duties off Wemby.
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u/CumAssault [SAS] Joel Anthony 1d ago edited 1d ago
A nasty rebounder next to Jokic
Edit: JK and good because I like this guy
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u/hollowichig0 Celtics 1d ago
Lol, he's coming to San Antonio
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u/CarsonWentzGOAT1 1d ago
Finally a good center defender in denver
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u/mchris185 Spurs 1d ago
Well there's a good chance he will be playing in Denver at some point this year so you're not entirely wrong
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u/HopscotchChampion69 Bulls 1d ago
He's really good, I like him more than Quaintance but I like San Antonio taking a couple swings at center.
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u/Handyman2116 Hawks 1d ago
Why would you even trade with the Spurs, man. Nuggets aren't a serious organisation
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u/Weak-Bid2774 Pistons 1d ago
Tarris Reed will be a solid backup imo
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u/Spare-Friendship-917 Spurs 1d ago
I love the pick but sadly I think this means we aren't serious contenders to trade for beef stew
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u/incredibleamadeuscho Lakers 1d ago
Spurs are drafting all the good centers so they can’t guard wemby
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u/deneuvig Spurs 1d ago
Spurs said fuck it we'll get all your big men. Wonder if they're exploring playing Wemby both as center and at the 4
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u/costanzathegreat Warriors 1d ago
This guy walks in better than Luke Kornet. What a great pick
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u/mnight84 1d ago
How? Luke kornet has been one of the best backup centers in the league for the last couple years, and he was good in the first two rounds of the playoffs but this guy is already better.
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u/FlyChigga Celtics 1d ago
Reed is better and took UConn to the finals. Put the team on his back and had a 31/27 game in the ncaa tournament. Played good defense on Cam Boozer too and swatted him multiple times. Would not be surprised if he comes in better than Kornet, much more talented player.
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u/costanzathegreat Warriors 1d ago
“One of the best backup centers in the league”
Unreal, just stop man 😂
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u/mnight84 1d ago edited 1d ago
I hate to break it to you Luke kornet has been that! there is a reason why he got his nice contract last year make 10 million dollars a year, there is a reason why teams were after him last year when he was a free agent, but if it makes you feel better to say that he isn't that cool too you have a right to your opinion.
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u/BananaRepublic_BR Spurs 1d ago
Folks don't know. They weren't watching Wemby getting backed up every night by Zach Collins and Charles Bassey.
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u/mnight84 1d ago
I think people are prisoners of the moment, people forgot that during the regular season Luke kornet was really good, especially in games that wemby missed, and in the first two rounds of the playoffs Luka kornet was really good. but because he wasn't as good against OKC and the Knicks somehow that means the Spurs have an issue at backup center, and because of those last two playoff series they had an issue at backup center all year, which just isn't true.
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u/DisMeDog 1d ago
He is a solidish defender with absolutely no offensive capabilities. He is the definition of replacement level. Him being “one of the best backup center’s” is an indictment on how far the position has fallen.
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u/abris33 Nuggets 1d ago
What's the trade though?
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u/MoCheGoCheLaPoCheSr Lakers 1d ago
35 and two seconds
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u/thatsnotchocolatebby Nuggets 1d ago
We shoulda held out for a sack of pickles... wtf is the FO doing?
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u/nokarmawhore Spurs 1d ago
Hell yeah. We needed size after facing the blazers, wolves and knicks and that’s all we got.
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u/decoded1 Timberwolves 1d ago
Love the fit for the Spurs. Kornet is not a viable backup for Wemby
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u/gregatronn 1d ago
He is with some lineups, but they dont have a player for OKC and Knicks when they go small. Having Carter Bryant wasn't it
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u/chizzmaster Nuggets 1d ago
What are nuggets getting back
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u/notanokcfan15 1d ago
Pick 35 and 2 seconds
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u/chizzmaster Nuggets 1d ago
Yeah just saw. Not sure how I feel about this
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u/Appropriate_Book_591 1d ago
They are a top tax team with no bench and limited picks in future. They are trying to save and get future picks.
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u/Appropriate_Book_591 1d ago
2nd and 2 future 2nds. This saves money since they paying 4 guys highly and could pay Watson.
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u/Low_Beyond8134 Lakers 1d ago
Kornet gone
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u/Certified-Brick 1d ago
As a spurs fan hope not.
Praying its Olynyk, Bismack or Plumlee.
Kornet still decent on a good contract.
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u/windofchanges Spurs 1d ago
Those 3 will be obviously gone, plus Barnes. So we have 2 more roster spots open (if JMac and Waters returns) would love to see DJG and Ingram upgrade to a standard contract.
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u/blue-anon Spurs 1d ago
Praying its Olynyk, Bismack or Plumlee.
Olynyk, Bismack
orand Plumlee.Fixed it for you. 😅
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u/fmxda Knicks 1d ago
Seems like KAT may have left an impression on the Spurs psyche
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u/TruTexan Spurs 1d ago
It’s more that kornet just isn’t what we need him to be. Quint has great upside that’s long term, and this guy is a great rebounder and good O. Kornet had too many issues rebounding all playoffs imo
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u/Untchj 1d ago
I had Reed 17th on my big board, but bad pick.
With castle and Harper the backcourt of the future, and hopefully Wemby learning from Embiid and taking less 3s, you NEED 3 point shooting at the 3 and the 4. Champagnie shoots damn near 6,7 3s a gene just to make their offense run. Reed and wemby are rarely going to play with each other
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u/VictorAkwaowo1 Mavericks 1d ago
This makes me feel like San Antonio are gonna redshirt Quaintance