Should the San Antonio Spurs trade for Kai Jones of the Charlotte Hornets?

Kai Jones has formally asked for a trade following mysterious social media posts, and the San Antonio Spurs might take a chance.

The young frontcourt of the San Antonio Spurs, which includes Zach Collins, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama, and the frequently underappreciated Charles Bassey, is strong.

No matter the position, the Spurs are always focused on adding young players with a lot of potential in order to create a winning team that will last for a long time. Let’s talk about 22-year-old center Kai Jones of the Charlotte Hornets, who openly asked for a trade from the team on Twitter.

Since joining the Texas Longhorns, Jones has been associated with the Spurs. He was the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year in his sophomore campaign and became well-known across the country as one of the most physically gifted players in the 2021 draft class. Instead, Josh Primo, another high-risk player who did not work out, was chosen by the Spurs.

Jones is no longer a member of the Hornets. He has been absent from the team since September due to “personal reasons.” He has been inconsistent on social media, saying he is superior to both Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball. Though LaMelo Ball is an All-Star and Jones has averaged 2.7 points in nine minutes per game over his two NBA seasons, self-confidence is usually a positive thing.

Though he was selected 19th overall, the Hornets might be persuaded to trade him for a Spurs second-round pick. Jones has two more seasons left on his contract and has the potential to be a very good player. Jones has averaged 17.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in the G League.

The basketball upside is undeniably present. Although Jones has the potential to be an NBA-caliber player, the Spurs would not appreciate his recent antics.