Raptors rumors: 3 potential trade destinations for Malachi Flynn

1. San Antonio Spurs

With the Jakob Poeltl trade rumors starting to fly, San Antonio might be intrigued enough by Toronto’s collection of assets to send the Austrian big back home. Flynn could be on his way to Texas in this case, where Gregg Popovich will be charged with overseeing his development.

Popovich has helped Dejounte Murray become one of the game’s most underrated players while improving two other No. 29 overall picks in Derrick White and Keldon Johnson. Could Flynn be the next project that Popovich starts molding into an above-average player?

Toronto Raptors rumors: San Antonio could rehabilitate Malachi Flynn.

While Popovich might not run the most high-octane offense in the world, countless backcourt players have entered his scheme as raw, inefficient players and left being able to hold their own in the pros. Flynn could be along for a similar journey in San Antonio.

Flynn has worked his tail off in Toronto, but something about his style of play and what Toronto wants to accomplish on offense just isn’t working. perhaps moving to the Spurs could benefit all parties, as it gives Popovich a chance to evaluate Flynn’s ability to make an impact as a bench piece for 2022 and beyond.