The headline reads that the San Antonio Spurs missed the playoffs for the first time since 1997.
But the Spurs are well positioned for the future. The seeding games in Florida proved that there is a young foundation in place, led by Dejounte Murray and Derrick White.
The Spurs now shift their focus to their veterans on expiring contracts: DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge, Patty Mills and Rudy Gay.
Let's look at the decisions San Antonio will face in the offseason, starting with the future of DeRozan.
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