Spurs waive Patrick Baldwin Jr. after trade with Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs finalized a trade to acquire forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the Milwaukee Bucks just hours before the NBA trade deadline. Baldwin Jr., who was previously part of a deal involving Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma, averaged 2.1 points over 22 games for the Washington Wizards this season and is known for his three-point shooting. The Spurs are expected to waive Baldwin Jr. following the trade, leaving them with one open roster spot. This move appears to be more about financial flexibility for the Bucks, who will benefit from creating additional space below the second apron. The details of what the Spurs relinquished in the trade are not fully confirmed, but it is likely that they provided some form of draft consideration. Baldwin Jr. is on an expiring $2.5 million contract and will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.