Davis Bertans: The Spurs potential replacement to Matt Bonner

With Matt Bonner leaving as a free agent, the Spurs potentially have his replacement in the person of prospect Davis Bertans from Latvia.

His scouting report goes like this:

6-foot-10 small forward. 21 years old. 

Strengths: elite shooting, size and length for position. 

Weaknesses: unproven as a defender, lacks strength. 

The Spurs are a team are a team that it's know for its perimeter shooting specially beyond the arc and Matt Bonner has been their designated "stretch 4" for some years. Bertans comes in having a more elite shooting and obviously much younger and has some room to improve.

Spurs Off-season Review So Far

Free Agency

The San Antonio Spurs are only the fews teams that are active in the NBA free agency. Most of their recent moves was to retain majority of their 2013 roster with the exception of Power Forward / Center Aron Baynes. The Spurs manage to retain Boris Diaw and Patty Mills for 3 more year while Matt Bonner gets to re-sign on a veteran minimum rate for one year. 

Summer League has showcase the talents of 1st round draft pick Kyle Andersen as well as the continue development of Jeff Ayres and Austin Daye. Guard Bryce Cotton also flashes some of his play making skills along with the improvements of small forward DeShaun Thomas.

With most of the key contributor back for several year, I won't be surprise if the Spurs end up in the finals or hopefully win the 6th title. 

Potential Offseason Signing the Spurs should do

The San Antonio Spurs recently concluded their 2013-2014 season by capturing their 5th NBA Title over the defending champions the Miami Heat. The challenge now add new pieces to sustain potential loss of free agents and to point out which once are to be retained.

Potential free agents to retain:

Tim Duncan

-Sure he maybe on his wrong side of his age but Duncan has defied father time for quite sometime now and he still has the desire to play as long he desires. He still remains effective and consistently plays at a high level despite his age. Duncan is still the leader of Spurs and a one of the core members of this championship team. So retaining him at a reasonable rate would make sense.

Kawhi Leonard

-Although Kawhi Leonard's contract will end in 2015, extending his contract this early makes more sense as his skills has improved so as his value to the team. Kawhi is being groomed to be one of the core players and potentially replace either Duncan or Ginobili once they retire.

Boris Diaw

-Diaw's performance in the playoffs has been one of the key factors in the Spurs championship run. If they can retain Diaw that would at least retain one of the role player who is already adept to the Spurs style of play.

Patty Mills

-Another key contributor in the success of the San Antonio Spurs championship. Having Patty Mills

would also provide Tony Parker some relief without a drop off from the point guard or shooting guard position.

Potential Free Agent to sign.

Pau Gasol

-This would be the biggest free agent that the Spurs could sign as long as he can afford the salary he wants. Gasol would be the option if the Spurs can't retain Diaw. He'll likely take some of Duncan's time during the regular season. There are several articles that support this potential signing.

SportsWorld.com

BleacherReport.com

Potential Player to acquire via Trade 

Kevin Love

-With the potential for the Spurs to lose Duncan and Diaw in free agency or retirement, the Spurs would like to get a proven big man who is hungry to win a championship ring and that would be Kevin Love. Love can shot either in the post and also from the perimeter which would offset the loss of either Diaw or Matt Bonner and according to SportsWorld.com the Spurs have the cap space to sign him a new contract and the wealth of assets that they can trade for him.

Potential Rookies to bring in.

Ryan Richards

-I have been hyping Ryan Richards for quite some time now and it's time for Richards to come in and learn from Tim Duncan.