Spurs acquire Jefferson on 4-man deal

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs acquired scoring swingman Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee in a four-player deal on Tuesday, giving the Spurs the extra offensive punch the aging former champions sorely needed.

San Antonio sent veterans Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto to the Bucks in exchange for the 29-year-old Jefferson, who averaged 19.6 points in his one season with the Bucks.

Milwaukee then dealt Oberto to Detroit for forward Amir Johnson. The trades give the Bucks more financial flexibility, the Spurs a proven scorer and the Pistons a veteran big man at a lower cost than Johnson.

Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said Jefferson brings youth and health along with his high scoring. Jefferson hasn’t missed a game the past two seasons and joins a team that has been the oldest in the NBA for several years. (AP)