Spurs pursue experience, opt for Tobias Harris over Rui Hachimura

The San Antonio Spurs expressed interest in Rui Hachimura, a free agent from the Los Angeles Lakers, during offseason discussions. However, Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers. The Spurs prioritized acquiring veteran leadership and ultimately decided to target Tobias Harris instead of pursuing Hachimura further. Their focus has shifted toward shorter-term contracts rather than longer commitments.

• 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs reportedly had interest in $28M Lakers wing, but made $31M decision instead