The Spurs have a massive amount of first-round picks to trade and some moveable salary in Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell. The timeline doesn't match up here, though. They should be prioritizing players who can win with a prime Victor Wembanyama rather than maximizing their next two years.

Damian Lillard knew that he had a bigger role to play when Giannis Antetokounmpo was forced to sit out due to a calf injury on Wednesday night. The seven-time All-Star did not disappoint as he powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-112 win over the Toronto Raptors for just their second win on the road this season.

Five Bucks reached double figures and Milwaukee overcame a monster night from Gradey Dick to beat the visiting Raptors 99-85 on Tuesday night in the first NBA Cup game for each team. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 23 points and seven assists.