Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. (7) enters the building before the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs Release Former NBA 1st-Round Pick After Wizards Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 7, 2025 6:23 PM ET

On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks made a trade with the Washington Wizards that landed them with Patrick Baldwin Jr.

The 22-year-old had been averaging 2.1 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 52.4% from the three-point range in 22 games.

However, the Spurs will not be keeping Baldwin Jr.

Via Ty Jäger of FWRD AXIS News: "The San Antonio Spurs have announced that they acquired & subsequently waived Patrick Baldwin Jr. The team sends out a protected 2026 second round pick in return for cash considerations from the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Spurs have one open roster spot available."

The San Antonio Spurs have announced that they acquired & subsequently waived Patrick Baldwin Jr. The team sends out a protected 2026 second round pick in return for cash considerations from the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Spurs have one open roster spot available. #PorVida pic.twitter.com/VCfZFJc8xX
— Ty Jäger (@TheTyJager) February 7, 2025

Baldwin Jr. spent part of two seasons with the Wizards.

He was initially the 28th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.

Over 91 career games, Baldwin Jr. has averages of 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.1% from the field and 36.6% from the three-point range.

With the Warriors, he also appeared in three NBA playoff games.

The Spurs will play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in North Carolina.

They come into the night as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-26 record in 48 games.

Over the last ten games, the Spurs have gone 3-7.

The Spurs announced the trade for Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Baldwin Jr. was waived after the trade.

Spurs sent Bucks a 2026 protected 2nd round pick. https://t.co/02BSaLhGnG
— Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) February 7, 2025