The San Antonio Spurs giving Harrison Barnes an $8 million contract opened up more trade avenues at the deadline. Getting Barnes’ expiring deal in that range opens the door for San Antonio to land a $15.5 million option at the deadline. Barnes can’t be traded until Dec. 15, but the Spurs may look to move on before the trade deadline. Harrison Barnes gives Spurs trade deadline chip they might needBarnes averaged 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 25.8 minutes per game last season. Locking in Harrison Barnes for $8 million could look genius at the trade deadline.