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“They gotta make no trades” - Jeff Teague believes Spurs are in the making of a dynasty
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- “They gotta make no trades” - Jeff Teague believes Spurs are in the making of a dynasty
There is little debate that the San Antonio Spurs possess some of the most talented and promising young players in the league, who, if developed well, can turn the team into a legitimate force like never before in the Western Conference. However, there are some who have expressed deep concern over their roster construction, particularly the perception that the Spurs may have accumulated an excess of talented guards, raising concerns that it could affect the team balance.
But following the team's impressive run in the 2025 NBA Cup, Jeff Teague has firmly dismissed those doubts, noting how every guard is aware of his role in games.
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Teague is highly impressed by the Spurs
When the Spurs were scheduled to travel to Los Angeles to battle against the Lakers in their quarterfinal clash of the NBA Cup, many assumed that without Victor Wembanyama , San Antonio would get humiliated by a fully healthy, more experienced Purple and Gold team. Instead, Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox seized control from the opening quarter, combining for 50 points and alternating effectively as catalysts to never allow the Lakers to put them under pressure.
While rookie Dylan Harper added 13 points off the bench, Devin Vassell recognized how he was struggling with 2-of-10 shooting from the field and thus concentrated more on making his presence felt through other aspects, such as dishing out five assists and registering three steals to secure a +5 plus/minus rating.
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The Spurs' depth and confidence were further highlighted in their semifinal matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder . Despite being down by as many as 16 points in the first half, Castle, Fox and Vassell all held their composure, scored 22 points or more (with each of them shooting 40.0 percent or better from the three-point line) to enable Victor Wembanyama to make a game-winning impact through his 22 points off the bench.
It was the confidence of this Spurs team that caught the attention of Teague the most. Considering how well these guards adjust their role as per the situation of the game and never hinder each other's natural flow, made Teague realize how well they bode on the hardwood and feed off each other's energy.
"De'Aaron is the speed demon, but he's the veteran, and he knows what to do. Castle can play any guard position. He can play one through three; he real versatile. Then, Dylan Harper is versatile; he can play the one and the two. And their size? They are all 6'4" and above… I think the Spurs build something and they got a recipe that's going to be special for years ," Teague said on his podcast. " I don't think they gotta make no trades or nothing ."
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Spurs can make heavy noise this season
Since the beginning of the 2025-26 season, San Antonio has remained firmly among the top teams in the Western Conference, with an 18-7 record underscoring their confidence and maturity.
Moreover, whether Wembanyama is on the floor or not, the Spurs play with clarity and conviction, a testament to strong coaching and clearly defined roles. Additionally, every player understands his responsibility, embraces it and executes without hesitation.
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If winning the 2025 NBA Cup becomes their first major statement, it may serve as an early warning to the rest of the league. There clearly seems to be no ego issues prevailing with the team, and every young player wants to help the other to resurrect to their best form as early as possible - and this, as Tegaue ightly admitted, is a trait of a potential dynasty in the making.
This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Dec 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
