***OFFICIAL KAWHI RELATED NEWS Thread***

[LakerHater]

I dnt thnk he even realizes free agency has started!!

He's kinda screwing the fLakers though. :lol:lol

[Twisted_Dawg]

Right now Kawhi is the favorite son of the basketball world. Stood up to the big bad Spurs and didn't play and risk injury. Put a team of no names on his back and beat the GSW juggernaut. Loved by all sans the Spur fans. But once his manipulative delay is over and he makes a decision and joins the Lakers, he'll be one of the most vilified players in the league for joining the Lakers new Bron lead superteam. Particularly fans of the Clippers and Raps.

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146140593606684672

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146141111024414720

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146142260104351744

[loveforthegame]

Only thing of interest here is that Shams says Leonard’s got a stronghold on the league right now. Once he makes his decision a lot of dominos are going to fall.

Really? Is there that many free agents left? Maybe he’s talking trades too?

https://mobile.twitter.com/NBATV/status/1146127506073800704

[NASpurs]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146142260104351744


Jesus Christ :lol

[loveforthegame]

I know right. Romana Shelburne suggested it a few days ago. Zach Lowe said the same thing. :lol

[NASpurs]

I know right. Romana Shelburne suggested it a few days ago. Zach Lowe said the same thing. :lol

Now Stein

1146150143688941568

[Twisted_Dawg]

Uncle Dennis talking about trust reminds me of that De Niro dialog in Casino......."Can I trust you? Can I trust you? Can I trust you?"

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146141803965341696

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146144074438627328

[r0drig0lac]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1146142260104351744

God Lord, this is ridiculous.

[K...]

So downstairs (NBA forum) they're all in the thrall of some low level buss family Twitter leaker who said kawhi was in the bag. Be cool if a bussling busted the kawhi deal by leaking the details.

[Mugen]

:lol "Shies away from the spotlight"

[loveforthegame]

Yeah, that RDAsomething account got docked and it was the nephew of a Jeannie Buss. :lol

[Mugen]

The only silver lining to Retard joining the Lakers is I know how miserable he'd be about 1 month into the season :lol

[lmbebo]

Not sure if posted already :

https://nypost.com/2019/07/02/the-lakers-questions-kawhi-leonard-had-for-magic-johnson/

Snippits about Spurs in the article :

“There was one interesting question [Leonard] had for Magic: ‘Did you guys try to trade for me when I was in San Antonio?’” Turner said on Spectrum Sportsnet (https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2019/7/1/20676798/lakers-free-agent-rumors-kawhi-leonard-magic-johnson-trade-medical-team-staff-uncle-dennis). “And the answer was ‘yes, but because it was Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs, and our history, they were asking for 2,000 draft picks – well, not 2,000 – like four draft picks, first-round draft picks, and we just couldn’t do that.’ And that was one of his questions.”


So Spurs asked for the same deal that got them AD it sounds like. but Magic/Lakers rebuffed. Guess more desperate to make it happen now with AD.

[look_at_g_shred]

Couldn't do it for KL but they did it for Davis? lmao

[Mugen]

So the Retard and the group are running a test for leaks (:lol), meanwhile HIV couldn't keep his mouth shut for a few hours after speaking with them :lmao

[loveforthegame]

So what happens if the clippers pass the test? Is he going to set up another booby trap just to be sure? :lol

[duncan2k5]

If Kawhi actually gave a shit about this team doctors nonsense, why the fuck is he signing with the Lakers then? A team with one of the worst records as far as player health. Their docs are the laughing stock of the league. The team that ended Steve Nash's career and achilled Kobe to death. The same medical staff that misdiagnosed Karl Malone's knee injury and rushed him to recovery too soon, ending his career during the NBA Finals(sound familiar to Durant). The same medical staff that are risking the life of Ingram(who has blood clot problems) by clearing him for basketball activities just so they can trade him for A Davis. The same medical staff that caused Lebron to miss 25+ games for the first time in his career(he played 82 games last season). The team whose youngsters are all injury prone for some mysterious reason. What does it say about their medical staff when even their youth players don't trust their doctors? Lonzo Ball had to sneak out and fly across the country to have a second opinion on his ankle and have a potential operation. Lakers got wind of this and threatened to void his contract and dragged his ass back to LA.

But... He ISN'T signing with the Lakers... So there goes ur whole argument

[duncan2k5]

Ppl... Slow down... Use ur heads...

1. Kawhi grew up hating the Lakers...
2. Lasted year BEFORE lebron went to LA, it was rumored he wanted to be traded there... AFTER lebron went to LA, he no longer wanted to play there (the guy simply doesn't wanna play with lebron)
3. If he SOOOO wanted to sign with the Lakers, he would have done it already...

So I think this is a case of Kawhi NOT wanting to play for the Lakers, but his team (being Lakers fans) are trying to convince him to...

[Realdeal1]

Kahwi’s camp sounds like a psycho girlfriend asking magic / lakers “ did you try to trade for me last year?” Lmao

[SayTown]

But... He ISN'T signing with the Lakers... So there goes ur whole argument

Idiot none of this would even be a question if he didn't want to be in L.A.
What player in NBA history has left a team as the finals MVP. From the beginning he made the Spurs a scapegoat because he wanted to be in L.A., and not because he didn't want to be in San Antonio. Any dumbass can see that.

[exstatic]

Idiot none of this would even be a question if he didn't want to be in L.A.
What player in NBA history has left a team as the finals MVP. From the beginning he made the Spurs a scapegoat because he wanted to be in L.A., and not because he didn't want to be in San Antonio. Any dumbass can see that.
Apparently not...

[loveforthegame]

What a circus. :lol

https://mobile.twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1146159548425805824

[Realdeal1]

Kahwi’s camp doesn’t want leaks ? Lmao oops lakers already failed that test.. leaking out his convo with magic

[loveforthegame]

I can’t. It’s just too funny. :lmao

https://mobile.twitter.com/TMZ/status/1146153714358480901

[Capt Bringdown]

From being dissed by Pop and Frenchie to being the most important player in the NBA...
quite a journey.

[KDKSpurs24]

Couldn't do it for KL but they did it for Davis? lmao
Don’t forget the key part tho.. they also considered just taking the gamble of having Kawhi come for free this summer instead. So I’m sure that’s why they held out.

[exstatic]

From being dissed by Pop and Frenchie to being the most important player in the NBA...
quite a journey.

Biggest drama queen, anyway.

[duncan2k5]

They didn't go about it the right way with the trade demand either. They made it personal by attacking Tony, Pop, the medical staff, and the organization as a whole. How many other stars have taken it that far with a team that they demanded a trade from?

Are u stupid!? Kawhi and his team were the quiet ones while all the old guys, Pop, and the retired guys (except Timmy) were bashing him on national tv

[NickiRasgo]

Are u stupid!? Kawhi and his team were the quiet ones while all the old guys, Pop, and the retired guys (except Timmy) were bashing him on national tv

What kind of bashing did they did? Just making sure if I got the same details.

[cool cat]

Are u stupid!? Kawhi and his team were the quiet ones while all the old guys, Pop, and the retired guys (except Timmy) were bashing him on national tv

You keep rewriting history, his people leaked he was upset in Jan. months before any Spur or Pop said anything.

[duncan2k5]

That's exactly what happened. I think Pau really believed that he should have been starting, or at least getting a lot of minutes, so he may still have some redass over the way it went down. But the Spurs gave him what he wanted, and handed him way more in the buyout than he deserved.

Katwitstorm saying Pop "didn't honor Pau's contract". :lol

So the Spurs never traded a player?

[duncan2k5]

I for one hope this fucker signs with the Lakers even more than the clips tbh..

Kawiter with the Lakers and this will end the whole Spurs did him wrong.. this will also cement kawiter as a motherfucker quitting on teams.

Now yes fuck the Lakers but honestly... spurs won't win shit next year, yeah it would probably means another title for the Lakers but still better than a clips first. Also if there is one franchise that can fuck a AD, LBJ, KL roster up it's the Lakers, they are so dysfunctional and they will probably find a way to screw it.

Name the "teams" he quit on

[duncan2k5]

Idiot none of this would even be a question if he didn't want to be in L.A.
What player in NBA history has left a team as the finals MVP. From the beginning he made the Spurs a scapegoat because he wanted to be in L.A., and not because he didn't want to be in San Antonio. Any dumbass can see that.

I'm sorry... I didn't know the Lakers were the only team in LA... you dumbfuck

[picnroll]

So the Spurs never traded a player?

duncan2k5 if you were a defense lawyer jails would be overrun with your clients. Give up trying cover for Kwitter, you’re pathetic at it.

[Budkin]

I still say he signs with the Clippers. He can live in his hometown and be the face of the franchise.

[exstatic]

So the Spurs never traded a player?

Trading a player to another team means that the contract is still honored.

[SayTown]

I'm sorry... I didn't know the Lakers were the only team in LA... you dumbfuck

I'm surprised you know anything besides what Kawhi's asshole taste like.

[Realdeal1]

Why do people still bother with Duncan 2k5!?? Just scroll over his posts and don’t engage with him

[slick'81]

Why do people still bother with Duncan 2k5!?? Just scroll over his posts and don’t engage with him


Its called ignore and it works wonders

[duncan2k5]

Trading a player to another team means that the contract is still honored.

No... I signed a contract with the Spurs to play for a certain number of years... If in traded or benched, then that means the team didn't fulfill their part (by ur logic)...because the contract was for a specific team... If that wasn't the case Steph could simply go to LA and play for the Lakers without any change to the language of the contract... But that's not the case... So if ur gonna say Kawhi didn't fulfill his contract by being injured and not playing, you have to say if a team benches a guy or trades him, they didn't fulfill their end because he signed a contract to PLAY for that specific team... (remember this is your logic) sounds stupid when you look at it from both sides, right?

[duncan2k5]

Why do people still bother with Duncan 2k5!?? Just scroll over his posts and don’t engage with him

Notice I kill ppl with logic... No one can reply with sensible rebuttals because when they see the logic, all they can do is insult... A guy said Kawhi quit on teams... And I simply asked to name all the teams he quit on, and he can't reply because he realizes that logic would kill his point

[SupremeGuy]

Unless we find out different, it seems Pop and TP cost the Spurs the best player in the fucking league.

Everyone agrees that if Timmy was still playing, no way it goes down like that, right?

Allahfuckingdamn

Meh so is life. We had a great run.

[Leetonidas]

Notice I kill ppl with logic... No one can reply with sensible rebuttals because when they see the logic, all they can do is insult... A guy said Kawhi quit on teams... And I simply asked to name all the teams he quit on, and he can't reply because he realizes that logic would kill his point

Nah you're just retarded

[99 Problems]

Hmm. Didn’t do it to get me home but did it for AD. And I had to go and live in Canada for a year. Hmm.

[tonight...you]

Jeannie's getting all antsy...
"Should I try to sleep with him?"
Pelinka "He wants to be left alone, I..."
Jeannie "I'm going to try to sleep with him."

[ironman2886]

Jeannie's getting all antsy...
"Should I try to sleep with him?"
Pelinka "He wants to be left alone, I..."
Jeannie "I'm going to try to sleep with him."
😄. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable.

[tonight...you]

. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable.
She's gonna do that scene in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka...

"My eyes... aren't really green!"
"And this voluptuous ass? Ha ha ha! I couldn't even get it in my color!"

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TautImpureCirriped-max-1mb.gif

[Budkin]

��. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable.

VERY low lights... like none.

[dbreiden83080]

��. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable.

Only in like 1987..

[Budkin]

Unless we find out different, it seems Pop and TP cost the Spurs the best player in the fucking league.

Everyone agrees that if Timmy was still playing, no way it goes down like that, right?

Allahfuckingdamn

Meh so is life. We had a great run.

He was NEVER going to resign with the Spurs after this season regardless. It's become obvious now.

[LkrFan]

Jeannie's getting all antsy...
"Should I try to sleep with him?"
Pelinka "He wants to be left alone, I..."
Jeannie "I'm going to try to sleep with him."

:lol

[LkrFan]

😄. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable.

:lmao

[SupremeGuy]

He was NEVER going to resign with the Spurs after this season regardless. It's become obvious now.I think if Tim had stayed, in this theoretical situation, he would have. It certainly didn't help that Pop and TP's ego got in the way. We'll never know. Fuck it.

Hopefully we strike Gold in the draft again. Walker feels like a bust. Either way, Go Spurs Go!

[slick'81]

https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/status/1146111712657104896?s=20

[spurs1990]

My question for Leonard is what loyalty did the Spurs show him sitting him after his ankle injury in game 5 vs Houston in May 2017?
That was a crucial game 6, and the Spurs decided they'd hold Leonard's health more valuable than a win.

Then Leonard re-injures the ankle in game 1 vs GS in the WCF.
Same thing. Spurs hold him out for the entire series knowing they have no shot by doing so.

So Leonard then develops a non-related thigh injury sometime around September 2017. Spurs declare him out just as camp opens, and he sits October, and November, and most of December. Leonard then musters enough courage to show up for games as the year ends, though his minutes are restricted, and he's held out of playing consecutive games.

THEN, Leonard claims his thigh injury is not yet healed, declares himself out, and is never to be seen again in uniform, even though it's reported he was practicing 2 on 2 into March 2018. At this point, it shouldn't surprise people that Gregg, Parker, and Manu put his act on full tilt for the public.

There's no defending the above timeline in Leonard's favor. He's the ultimate bad guy. Every loss him and James suffer in LA will be as satisfying as any of the O'Neal-Bryant era losses in the early 00s.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable. I'd fucker with every light on in her house.

[rastaspur]

No... I signed a contract with the Spurs to play for a certain number of years... If in traded or benched, then that means the team didn't fulfill their part (by ur logic)...because the contract was for a specific team... If that wasn't the case Steph could simply go to LA and play for the Lakers without any change to the language of the contract... But that's not the case... So if ur gonna say Kawhi didn't fulfill his contract by being injured and not playing, you have to say if a team benches a guy or trades him, they didn't fulfill their end because he signed a contract to PLAY for that specific team... (remember this is your logic) sounds stupid when you look at it from both sides, right?

That is some backasswards logic.

Yet you say you're killing people with logic. That's hilarious.

[offset formation]

😄. With lots of makeup and low lights, Jeannie is very fuckable.

Rumors are that she hooked up with Pelinka.

[tonight...you]

That is some backasswards logic.

Yet you say you're killing people with logic. That's hilarious.
Be honest: if it wasn't a slam dunk case... (I don't know what you specialize in) would you take 2k5 in as a client?

I guess money is money...

[rastaspur]

Be honest: if it wasn't a slam dunk case... (I don't know what you specialize in) would you take 2k5 in as a client?

I guess money is money...

I've learned that sometimes money isn't worth the hassle of dealing with some people. In otger words, it would have to be a really big case.

[RC_Drunkford]

I've lived in LA my whole life and plan on moving out soon...can't stand the traffic, congestion and detachment of people in general anymore. The homeless problem is worsening all over and it's especially bad in Santa Monica and the K-Town/DTLA area. But the weather, culture, diversity, no wombats, etc...are all positives so I can see why people still want to move here. To each their own.

Shit that might be the reason Kawhi wants to play in LA

[RC_Drunkford]

Let’s remember that the Spurs ended the Kobe-Shaq era. If nephew signs with them. A playoff series against them would be the ultimate revenge for the Spurs.

that means the Spurs would have to beat the Lakers with Nephew, LeBum and AD. No way that happens

[daslicer]

Right now Kawhi is the favorite son of the basketball world. Stood up to the big bad Spurs and didn't play and risk injury. Put a team of no names on his back and beat the GSW juggernaut. Loved by all sans the Spur fans. But once his manipulative delay is over and he makes a decision and joins the Lakers, he'll be one of the most vilified players in the league for joining the Lakers new Bron lead superteam. Particularly fans of the Clippers and Raps.

Unfortunately I don't think he will ever suffer any criticism for any of his moves . #2 is now like teflon when he's viewed by the media and by any other fanbase besides the Spurs. Nothing he can do will ever be considered bad unless he does some extreme shit like committing a crime.

[Harry Callahan]

Sports media people are even more ignorant of basic journalism, history, and economics than the MSM. Tough to do, but true.

[Harry Callahan]

Unfortunately I don't think he will ever suffer any criticism for any of his moves . #2 is now like teflon when he's viewed by the media and by any other fanbase besides the Spurs. Nothing he can do will ever be considered bad unless he does some extreme shit like committing a crime.

Its weird, the BSPN types have amnesia when it comes to the 2017-2018 season for Nephew. No hard questions about his actions at all. On the rare occasion when he was asked about his last year in SA - what happened etc. , he would just say "Now is not the time to answer that question." Or "I have nothing to say about that". All robotic rehearsed answers straight from Uncle Branch Manager. And that was that.

[exstatic]

Unfortunately I don't think he will ever suffer any criticism for any of his moves . #2 is now like teflon when he's viewed by the media and by any other fanbase besides the Spurs. Nothing he can do will ever be considered bad unless he does some extreme shit like committing a crime.

Players are teflon while playing, but that changes when they retire. Just look at Magic. He’s mocked for pretty much everything he’s done outside of basketball, and the movie house chain he started.

[Harry Callahan]

Players are teflon while playing, but that changes when they retire. Just look at Magic. He’s mocked for pretty much everything he’s done outside of basketball, and the movie house chain he started.

I don't think Magic is terribly intelligent. He may have good advisors and people helping him build his financial portfolio, but he apparently was a nightmare in the front office. The ESPN article detailing his LAL departure indicated that he treated office staff very poorly with the Lakers.

His lack of a filter resulting in numerous warnings and a couple of sanctions against him for tampering with non-Laker NBA players under contract. He simply could not keep his pie hole shut. On a related note, that is probably why he has the HIV.................LOL!

[Marcus Bryant]

My question for Leonard is what loyalty did the Spurs show him sitting him after his ankle injury in game 5 vs Houston in May 2017?
That was a crucial game 6, and the Spurs decided they'd hold Leonard's health more valuable than a win.

Then Leonard re-injures the ankle in game 1 vs GS in the WCF.
Same thing. Spurs hold him out for the entire series knowing they have no shot by doing so.

So Leonard then develops a non-related thigh injury sometime around September 2017. Spurs declare him out just as camp opens, and he sits October, and November, and most of December. Leonard then musters enough courage to show up for games as the year ends, though his minutes are restricted, and he's held out of playing consecutive games.

THEN, Leonard claims his thigh injury is not yet healed, declares himself out, and is never to be seen again in uniform, even though it's reported he was practicing 2 on 2 into March 2018. At this point, it shouldn't surprise people that Gregg, Parker, and Manu put his act on full tilt for the public.

There's no defending the above timeline in Leonard's favor. He's the ultimate bad guy. Every loss him and James suffer in LA will be as satisfying as any of the O'Neal-Bryant era losses in the early 00s.

Good summary.

[daslicer]

Sports media people are even more ignorant of basic journalism, history, and economics than the MSM. Tough to do, but true.

Agreed. The media started loving #2 the moment they found out he wanted to be in LA. All his flaws that they once hated became cool in their eyes such as him being a mute. The media " #2 is so cool how he doesn't talk and just plays. #2 says a simple comment such as "I have to go to the bathroom." Media response "Ha ha ha #2 is very funny. Oh my god that's a knee slapper."

[dbreiden83080]

I don't think Magic is terribly intelligent. He may have good advisors and people helping him build his financial portfolio, but he apparently was a nightmare in the front office. The ESPN article detailing his LAL departure indicated that he treated office staff very poorly with the Lakers.

His lack of a filter resulting in numerous warnings and a couple of sanctions against him for tampering with non-Laker NBA players under contract. He simply could not keep his pie hole shut. On a related note, that is probably why he has the HIV.................LOL!

Yeah I have never gotten the sense that he is overly intelligent either. He built a brand, and he has been able to become incredibly successful his entire life mostly because of that brand. The smiling, fun loving, easy-going, Magic Johnson. That might be bullshit, but he sold it.

[dbreiden83080]

My question for Leonard is what loyalty did the Spurs show him sitting him after his ankle injury in game 5 vs Houston in May 2017?
That was a crucial game 6, and the Spurs decided they'd hold Leonard's health more valuable than a win.

Then Leonard re-injures the ankle in game 1 vs GS in the WCF.
Same thing. Spurs hold him out for the entire series knowing they have no shot by doing so.

So Leonard then develops a non-related thigh injury sometime around September 2017. Spurs declare him out just as camp opens, and he sits October, and November, and most of December. Leonard then musters enough courage to show up for games as the year ends, though his minutes are restricted, and he's held out of playing consecutive games.

THEN, Leonard claims his thigh injury is not yet healed, declares himself out, and is never to be seen again in uniform, even though it's reported he was practicing 2 on 2 into March 2018. At this point, it shouldn't surprise people that Gregg, Parker, and Manu put his act on full tilt for the public.

There's no defending the above timeline in Leonard's favor. He's the ultimate bad guy. Every loss him and James suffer in LA will be as satisfying as any of the O'Neal-Bryant era losses in the early 00s.

Because he never really speaks, or expresses himself in anyway, we will never know the full story. But I think as we have heard his fucking uncle really got into his head about a variety of things. Mostly that he needed to leave Texas, and go to Los Angeles. But the way he handled it was easily the shittiest thing I have seen ever in the NBA in terms of a player exiting.. if he had simply gone to the spurs the off-season after injuring his ankle, and we lost to the Warriors, and requested a trade. I would not be that mad at him. At least he was upfront and honest. He didn’t steal $19 million from us.

[rasuo214]

Unless we find out different, it seems Pop and TP cost the Spurs the best player in the fucking league.

Everyone agrees that if Timmy was still playing, no way it goes down like that, right?

Allahfuckingdamn

Meh so is life. We had a great run.

Timmy was the "Culture" of the Spurs. Not Pop. LMA came to play with the Spurs because of him. After he left LMA and Kawhi demanded to be traded. Pop and the Spurs owe everything to him.

[Raptors]

Kawhi seems to be loving the spotlight

[dbreiden83080]

Timmy was the "Culture" of the Spurs. Not Pop. LMA came to play with the Spurs because of him. After he left LMA and Kawhi demanded to be traded. Pop and the Spurs owe everything to him.

Tim was one of the greatest superstars of all Time to not allow outside factors, influences make all kinds of decisions for him. So he was a superstar in a small market. He never allowed Talking Heads to convince him that he needed to leave that market for a better shoe deal or more commercials or whatever. He stayed focused on winning and being a part of the team, and a part of the community. Leonard I think let outside influences reshape his thinking. I think when he was drafted he was pretty humble. Not anymore.

[apalisoc_9]

It took Lebron 10 days and durant about 8 days to make a decision. Aldridge took 4 days. Till july 4. :lol

[Hoops Czar]

It took Lebron 10 days and durant about 8 days to make a decision. Aldridge took 4 days. Till july 4. :lol

Lebron knew of his decision 2 years in advance and Durant one year in advance. The rest was PR spin.

[cpds421]

that means the Spurs would have to beat the Lakers with Nephew, LeBum and AD. No way that happens

In 2003 Tim was basically the only all star we had. The Admiral was on his way out, Tony and Manu were rookies.

This Lakers team is old and their coaching staff isn’t good. LeBum will turn 35 soon, AD is injury prone and nephew’s quad won’t last even if they do ‘Load Management’

[dbreiden83080]

In 2003 Tim was basically the only all star we had. The Admiral was on his way out, Tony and Manu were rookies.

This Lakers team is old and their coaching staff isn’t good. LeBum will turn 35 soon, AD is injury prone and nephew’s quad won’t last even if they do ‘Load Management’

The health of all of these guys is the major X Factor. Anthony Davis does miss time. But even if he plays a full 80+ games you can’t really win with just him. He never won jack shit in New Orleans with the team built around him. So that means LeBron James and number 2 better play a lot of games. And we have seen nothing from number 2 in his career to indicate he will play anything close to a full schedule. It would not surprise me at all if the Lakers are sitting out LeBron James during most back to back’s this season, and more. He’s going to be careful considering that groin injury last year.

[gambit1990]

if the lakers land kawhi then the only chance the spurs have of advancing past them in the POs is if the lakers' plane blows up.

[cpds421]

if the lakers land kawhi then the only chance the spurs have of advancing past them in the POs is if the lakers' plane blows up.

Don’t be so sure on it Kawhifanboy. Frank Vogel it’s not a good coach and it is for sure there will be drama with him and LeBron during the season.

[Dancelot]

What kind of bashing did they did? Just making sure if I got the same details.
Of course he avoids this one. Dude wanted out plain and simple and there was nothing they could’ve done anymore. Pop and frenchie opened their mouths because it was already over. Jalen Rose was saying he was out in like December and no one wanted to believe it.

[gambit1990]

Don’t be so sure on it Kawhifanboy. Frank Vogel it’s not a good coach and it is for sure there will be drama with him and LeBron during the season.
100% sure.

[emmo]

His Klaw logo needs two pink fingers and one brown one.

[SpurPadre]

that means the Spurs would have to beat the Lakers with Nephew, LeBum and AD. No way that happens

LeBron is 35, AD is a cripple, and Load Management is a faggot that takes advantage of teams missing two All Stars as well a potential cripple. It's not a tall order to beat them, tbh.

[DC23]

I would be shocked if we don't hear Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Lakers by mid-afternoon tomorrow.

Rondo, KCP, McGee, & Stephenson must have verbal commitments from the Lakers because it's impossible for me to understand why these players have not been picked up. I think RFA Kelly Oubre Jr is waiting too. If Kawhi and Danny leave head to LA, then he'll get a 4 year offer from the Raptors, and the Suns will match.

Lakers, Raptors, and a couple dozen players, and some other teams are being held up by Kawhi. Let's go. Get it done...

[daslicer]

Its weird, the BSPN types have amnesia when it comes to the 2017-2018 season for Nephew. No hard questions about his actions at all. On the rare occasion when he was asked about his last year in SA - what happened etc. , he would just say "Now is not the time to answer that question." Or "I have nothing to say about that". All robotic rehearsed answers straight from Uncle Branch Manager. And that was that.

The amnesia comes from #2 wanting to be in LA. If he wasn't interested in going to LA then they would have hammered him for what happened in SA.

[daslicer]

Players are teflon while playing, but that changes when they retire. Just look at Magic. He’s mocked for pretty much everything he’s done outside of basketball, and the movie house chain he started.

#2 will not be talked about once he retires. He's going to be one of those guys that you never hear about once his career is over.

I would also say for the current generation of players none of them have really been teflon. Kobe,Lebron,Durant,Shaq,Duncan have all dealt with different types of criticism from the media. I felt in Duncan's case it wasn't deserved but he dealt with the crap of being called boring and dull. #2 is the first superstar I have seen in in this current era not to endure any type of criticism for his diva antics. Hence why I feel he is teflon.

[slick'81]

Hes a laker.will be announced soon

[bagtec]

Man kawhi made yall look like shit

[spurs10]

Man kawhi made yall look like shit
The most winning team in all team sports for two decades looks badass.

[Frenchfred]

Man kawhi made yall look like shit

it shows that you can act like a jerk and be rewarded. there is no karma. The Lakers are one injury away from doing nothing.

[exstatic]

I would be shocked if we don't hear Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Lakers by mid-afternoon tomorrow.

Rondo, KCP, McGee, & Stephenson must have verbal commitments from the Lakers because it's impossible for me to understand why these players have not been picked up. I think RFA Kelly Oubre Jr is waiting too. If Kawhi and Danny leave head to LA, then he'll get a 4 year offer from the Raptors, and the Suns will match.

Lakers, Raptors, and a couple dozen players, and some other teams are being held up by Kawhi. Let's go. Get it done...

A potential Kawhi signing shuts the door on all of those players. They’re waiting, because if he doesn’t sign, they’ll be back. You can carve out a nice paycheck being theLakers cap space holder year after year. Just ask KCP.

[Twisted_Dawg]

I would be shocked if we don't hear Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Lakers by mid-afternoon tomorrow.

Rondo, KCP, McGee, & Stephenson must have verbal commitments from the Lakers because it's impossible for me to understand why these players have not been picked up. I think RFA Kelly Oubre Jr is waiting too. If Kawhi and Danny leave head to LA, then he'll get a 4 year offer from the Raptors, and the Suns will match.

Lakers, Raptors, and a couple dozen players, and some other teams are being held up by Kawhi. Let's go. Get it done...

I'm curious why Danny would sign in LA for the vet min or even less, when he could get so much more with a different team? He's already won two rings so the lure of ringing isn't that critical. This is Danny's last chance to get as much money as possible. He's already said he's going to take his time signing a contract and made a mistake in signing his last contract so quickly with SA with a discount. He'll only sign in LA if he cant get a better contract somewhete else.

[MoSpur02]

He's just taking his time to make it seem like he had a hard time deciding. So people can think he was really considering staying in Toronto so he doesn't come off as a bad guy. All along he knew he was going to LA. It's just a PR stunt so he doesn't look like a douche. He'll also write a "Thank You Toronto" letter like he did for the Spurs fans. Wouldn't be surprised if he copies and paste the lame thank you letter he wrote when he was traded. He'll choose LA. Just not sure which franchise.

[Realdeal1]

Chris carter is basically hinting on tv that kawhi is going the lakers

[Genovaswitness]

Chris carter is basically hinting on tv that kawhi is going the lakers


what he said

[Realdeal1]

He keeps emphasizing that kawhi originally asked to be traded to the Lakers last year .. he also stated that kawhi wants to to win multiple championships and that Toronto may contend for a title next season but after that it’s a question mark ..lakers give him the best chance at multiple titles.. he also said Anthony Davis is the key player in this ..if Lebron retires in a few years .. Davis and Kawhi would be the most dominant duo..he also said winning a title with the clippers would be the toughest route because they have no other superstar...Chris carter also said he thinks the lakers are the best option for kawhi and hes expressed that to kawhi

[Genovaswitness]

He keeps emphasizing that kawhi originally asked to be traded to the Lakers last year .. he also stated that kawhi wants to to win multiple championships and that Toronto may contend for a title next season but after that it’s a question mark ..lakers give him the best chance at multiple titles.. he also said Anthony Davis is the key player in this ..if Lebron retires in a few years .. Davis and Kawhi would be the most dominant duo..he also said winning a title with the clippers would be the toughest route because they have no other superstar...Chris carter also said he thinks the lakers are the best option for kawhi and hes expressed that to kawhi

thanks. cris carter is a fucking twat

[offset formation]

Just take comfort in the fact that we made him delay this for a year walking away from an extra 50M, and now walk away from a team he just ringed with, and leave another 30M+ on the table. He was gonna do this anyway, and now he's gonna have two franchises pissed at him.

[Harry Callahan]

thanks. cris carter is a fucking twat

And a liar, a drunk, and a drug addict (all in CC's past). Oh by the way, make sure you have a "fall guy" when you go out on the town. Great advise Chistine.

It was a sad day when all the 24 hour a day sports channels decided it would be a good idea to staff up with a bunch of illiterate, half-wit former players to tell us what's up.

[Genovaswitness]

And a liar, a drunk, and a drug addict (all in CC's past). Oh by the way, make sure you have a "fall guy" when you go out on the town. Great advise Chistine.

It was a sad day when all the 24 hour a day sports channels decided it would be a good idea to staff up with a bunch of illiterate, half-wit former players to tell us what's up.


all of that and hes the closest media member to kawhi because they’re represented by the same agency. sad world tbh

[Harry Callahan]

all of that and hes the closest media member to kawhi because they’re represented by the same agency. sad world tbh

And Christine repeatedly likes to remind everyone of that. He's a rotten person just like the entire group representing Nephew.

[Realdeal1]

I can’t stand chris carter ... kahwi wanted to go to the lakers before all the bs with his injury , pop , and Parker comments etc.... mospur even started a thread about how uncle Dennis has been in kahwi’s ear about going to the lakers before all the drama . jalen rose even reported kawhi wanted out before all the drama .. Stephen A even said kawhi was “ just bored “ in SA and wanted out .. but fukin Chris carter likes to control the narrative and state that kawhi only had interest in being traded to the lakers AFTER the injury , lack of trust , Parker /pop comments...etc .. bunch of bullshit .. carter is a piece of shit scum
bag

[loveforthegame]

Raps fans citing LA as a gossip/stalker town while one of their own is staked out in some hotel in Toronto where Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster are. Posted videos and pics on his twitter account before having to go private.

[lmbebo]

Antonio Daniels on NBA radio spoke a bit about Kwahi. Said the trust issue came from a trainer in the Spurs organization. And that Kawhi never said a word, called him an introvert. That kawhi never spoke for himself. Allowed others to speak for him.

[Mugen]

Raps fans citing LA as a gossip/stalker town while one of their own is staked out in some hotel in Toronto where Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster are. Posted videos and pics on his twitter account before having to go private.

Wonder if it's their pitch meeting or if something is going down regarding a re-signing.....

That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Nephew did a 1+1 to stay with Toronto so Dennis can soak all this shit in again next year :lol

I bet the Lakers/Clippers would both wait for him next summer too....

[Harry Callahan]

Don't see a short term deal. The guy may only have 3-4 seasons of basketball where he can tolerate the chronic tendon/pain issues. I would not be surprised if he missed a full season again in the near future with an actual injury. He and the group want their $140MM now while they can get it.

[Harry Callahan]

Antonio Daniels on NBA radio spoke a bit about Kwahi. Said the trust issue came from a trainer in the Spurs organization. And that Kawhi never said a word, called him an introvert. That kawhi never spoke for himself. Allowed others to speak for him.

Is Antonio Daniels even connected to the Spurs AT ALL? He hasn't been in the organization for 17 years. He may have done some TV work, but most of that is in Oklahoma City in the last five years. If the guy (#2) doesn't talk, how do you really know?

[DesignatedT]

Is Antonio Daniels even connected to the Spurs AT ALL? He hasn't been in the organization for 17 years. He may have done some TV work, but most of that is in Oklahoma City in the last five years. If the guy (#2) doesn't talk, how do you really know?

I mean isn't Daniels best friend Tim Duncan? I'm sure Duncan is plugged in...?

[Harry Callahan]

I don't know about that now for Daniels. It sounds like that complaint regarding a trainer was from the other side (the "group"). There is so much BS going around on this subject what can you actually believe.

[apalisoc_9]

Realgm raptors has an 800 Page thread dedicated for Kawhis free agency.

They started the thread two days ago.

Crazy. Dont think spurstalk ever surpassed that level of activity q

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/KevinRashidi/status/1146457554089730049

[JeffDuncan]

Realgm raptors has an 800 Page thread dedicated for Kawhis free agency.

They started the thread two days ago.

Crazy. Dont think spurstalk ever surpassed that level of activity q

No problem. We're in it for the long haul. They'll burn out and fall by the wayside. This thread will hit 8000 pages.

[apalisoc_9]

https://mobile.twitter.com/KevinRashidi/status/1146457554089730049

Looks like he's resigning with toronto. Theres camera guys waiting for kawhi. They're meeting in a hotel.

[Dejounte]

Id much prefer he stays with Toronto than go to LA. Thats for sure. Gives the Spurs a fighting chance for the next decade if any one (or two) of our young core steps up.

[spurs1990]

I don't know about that now for Daniels. It sounds like that complaint regarding a trainer was from the other side (the "group"). There is so much BS going around on this subject what can you actually believe.

2 did mention in his post title press conference that he wanted to prove to people that his 'injury' wasn't fake, which stands to reason is tied to someone on San Antonio - this trainer being a possibility. It was probably more along the lines of the SA trainers being fed up with having to take 2's word for it.

[loveforthegame]

I hate myself for following this.

The camera crew outside is not affiliated with open gym and no one even knows if Leonard is on the plane.

[JeffDuncan]

2 did mention in his post title press conference that he wanted to prove to people that his 'injury' wasn't fake, which stands to reason is tied to someone on San Antonio - this trainer being a possibility. It was probably more along the lines of the SA trainers being fed up with having to take 2's word for it.

Now WTF? We're gonna blame Will Sevening? Get away from me with that lunacy.

[Realdeal1]

What’s happening with Kahwi?

[GreekSpursfan]

He's going to the Clippers, this is my final prediction.

[Degoat]

If kawhi and his group had any decency they’d let 1 of teams know that he’s considering the other 2 so they could move on with their offseason

[Clipper Nation]

If kawhi and his group had any decency they’d let 1 of teams know that he’s considering the other 2 so they could move on with their offseason
He may not have actually ruled any of the teams out yet.

[MoSpur02]

There are photos of #2 landing in Toronto just now supposedly.

[MoSpur02]

Not sure what that means. Could mean he's there for a meeting only. Not sure, but apparently he's in Toronto today.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Maybe he's going to formally tell Toronto goodbye out of respect.

I also heard rumours it's not Kawhi on the pane but some people from his group. Who knows, hard to make out from the leaked picture.

[r0drig0lac]

He may not have actually ruled any of the teams out yet.

this

[dbreiden83080]

Raps get the last word. Maybe he stays on a 1 year deal with an option..

[apalisoc_9]

Cp24 is following the car kawhi is in right now. :lol

Hes headed to the hotel where masai and bobby webster have been waiting for 3 hrs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Cp24 is following the car kawhi is in right now. :lol

Hes headed to the hotel where masai and bobby webster have been waiting for 3 hrs.

You think he stays or goes to LA?

[loveforthegame]

So much for keeping it private. :lol

https://mobile.twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1146476218864324609

They’re saying that’s Leonard in the black pants with green stripes.

[apalisoc_9]

You think he stays or goes to LA?

Clippers i think or 1+1 with raptors.

[Clipper Nation]

Clippers i think or 1+1 with raptors.

I just hope his camp isn't bullshitting about not wanting any leaks or else you can't sign him. The Clippers are the only team in the running that hasn't leaked anything to the media.

[FlAVaK]

Marc Stein:

News helipcopters following Kawhi Leonard in Toronto. It's 2003 all over again with the Spurs trying to sign Jason Kidd ... except we have Twitter

[dbreiden83080]

Marc Stein:

News helipcopters following Kawhi Leonard in Toronto. It's 2003 all over again with the Spurs trying to sign Jason Kidd ... except we have Twitter

Uh yeah But Kidd never played with the Spurs and won a chip..

[Twisted_Dawg]

2 did mention in his post title press conference that he wanted to prove to people that his 'injury' wasn't fake, which stands to reason is tied to someone on San Antonio - this trainer being a possibility. It was probably more along the lines of the SA trainers being fed up with having to take 2's word for it.

I wonder if it was one of our trainers that called KL a pussy?

[Dex]

Marc Stein:

News helipcopters following Kawhi Leonard in Toronto. It's 2003 all over again with the Spurs trying to sign Jason Kidd ... except we have Twitter

Kawhi's group: We want all information on meetings kept quiet.

Toronto: LET'S BROADCAST THIS SHIT 24/7 ON THE NATIONAL NEWS!

Not too bright, Canada.

[loveforthegame]

Hundreds of people lined up outside the hotel. What are they doing?

[Clipper Nation]

Kawhi's group: We want all information on meetings kept quiet.

Toronto: LET'S BROADCAST THIS SHIT 24/7 ON THE NATIONAL NEWS!

Not too bright, Canada.

The Lakers had Magic leaking his whole conversation with Kawhi. The Raptors have the national news covering their meeting like it's the OJ chase. Meanwhile, the Clippers have stayed totally silent.

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1146480964643840000

[r0drig0lac]

lmao this nigga paralyzed the league.

[Clipper Nation]

lmao this nigga paralyzed the league.

He actually hasn't at all. Most of the quality free agents have already signed, they weren't waiting for him.

[K...]

In my mind a big difference in fan support and leaking. No one knows how much the attention whore aspect outweighs the privacy concerns. Dennis might love being Canada's alpha celebrity or he might hate it.

It would be nice to see a proper kawhi vs Durant rivalry. Both are similarly injury compromised.

[RD2191]

This nigga been running from the Spurs for 2 years and still doesn't know where he wants to go? :lol wow

[offset formation]

Kawhi's group: We want all information on meetings kept quiet.

Toronto: LET'S BROADCAST THIS SHIT 24/7 ON THE NATIONAL NEWS!

Not too bright, Canada.

Yeah, was thinking the same thing. Lmao. It's like an OJ Bronco chase up there.

Gonna be hilarious when he leaves them hanging.

[Texas_Ranger]

guys he is going to dallas. :rollin

https://i.redd.it/0ry9fkf4w4831.jpg

[FlAVaK]

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[TheGoatishere]

Kawhi to the lakers is a done deal at the point

[loveforthegame]

He’s not announcing his decision today. Drake doesn’t arrive for another 7 hours and he’s part of the recruitment process.

This needs to end. Seriously.

[Dex]

He’s not announcing his decision today. Drake doesn’t arrive for another 7 hours and he’s part of the recruitment process.

This needs to end. Seriously.

He's gotta finish his meeting with the Raptors and then go with his group to AppleBee's to mull over his options.

[Brazil]

The Lakers had Magic leaking his whole conversation with Kawhi. The Raptors have the national news covering their meeting like it's the OJ chase. Meanwhile, the Clippers have stayed totally silent.

yep, no rumors about clips at all.. maybe a good sign

[Budkin]

Who would have thought 5 years ago that KL would become the league's biggest DIVA, eclipsing even LeBron and KD??

[Budkin]

yep, no rumors about clips at all.. maybe a good sign

I've been saying all along I still think he's going to the Clips. How amazing would it be to be the guy who led the Clippers to the title?

[RD2191]

Who would have thought 5 years ago that KL would become the league's biggest DIVA, eclipsing even LeBron and KD??

I wouldn't mind under normal circumstances but this dude has had 2 years to think about where he's going and still can't make up his mind? I mean, come on.

[Hoops Czar]

Who would have thought 5 years ago that KL would become the league's biggest DIVA, eclipsing even LeBron and KD??
Kawhi isn't doing to draw attention to himself. The media and fans are the ones going apeshit over his decision.

[GreekSpursfan]

Kawhi isn't doing to draw attention to himself. The media and fans are the ones going apeshit over his decision.

Really? Everyone else have decided and only he drags it on. He's luck will run out eventually, he spend most of it last season.

[Dex]

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[slick'81]

1146518749559869440



:clap

[cool cat]

If this guy really screws the Lakers that will be amazing.

[dbreiden83080]

Just announce the decision already. Are you going to be a complete jack ass trying the super-team bullshit? Or man up do what is better for the league. Not having one ridiculously dominant team.

[John B]

1146518749559869440
For the 1st time I like to believe this guy. Mess up Fakers :lol:lol

[gambit1990]

Who would have thought 5 years ago that KL would become the league's biggest DIVA, eclipsing even LeBron and KD??
free agency just started a few days ago...

[Harry Callahan]

If he signs a two year deal with Toronto as Rose is reporting - he was not seriously injured in my opinion after getting over the sprained ankle. He shut it down and forced a trade by being so toxic in SA.

[Chillen]

For the 1st time I like to believe this guy. Mess up Fakers :lol:lol

If he's staying with Raptors this is Kawhi's way of playing defense on LeBron in the offseason.

He would be dumb to pass up the Lakers situation though, as long as they all stay healthy and get some good role players easy ring.

[Dverde]

1146487051933687808

All Canada needs to do is revoke his passport. Then he has to stay.

[TD 21]

It's funny how the credible people, like Haynes (he'll probably be the one breaking the news tonight or tomorrow morning) and Rose, think the Raptors are the favorites, while the ones who lack credibility, like Smith and Broussard, think the Lakers are the favorites.

Both the Clippers and Lakers should have basically threatened from the beginning that it's now or never and that they won't operate in a state of limbo, leaving open a clear path to max cap space in 1-2 years for him to come. Obviously, tact would be key in this case.

[Harry Callahan]

Once again, Rose throws out the view that #2 was "Slandered" by many people - pointing at San Antonio. In fact, the opposite happened. His people accused SA of stuff that was defamatory when there was a 25 year history of taking care of players and being conservative with injuries.

A small part of me would laugh if the Lakers and Clippers get left high and dry in the end with all of their false bravado as they blew their teams up.

If nothing changes and #2 stays in Siberia, San Antonio will have a better record than both LA teams next year again.

[TDomination]

man i truly hope he stays in Toronto.
I just want to be able to have a league where there is no "super team"

[TDMVPDPOY]

max deals or 1+1 then 5yr supermax from raptors.... is too much of a difference for the lakers make it up for him overtime..his already given up 40m with the spurs supermax, now u want him to give up another potential 40m from raptors max offer 190m/5yr to the lakers 140m/4yr?

leshit might be a salesman but his only looking after himself, what did wade and bosh made on the side while they were the big3? didnt make up for cheap deals they took to keep the cheat3 team...also remember when lebron left, wade opted out hoping heat would give him a bigger offer? only to see him got lowballed and went to bulls instead as a FA hahahaha.... so yeh...leshit is leshit

[Chillen]

It's funny how the credible people, like Haynes and Rose, think the Raptors are the favorites, while the ones who lack credibility, like Smith and Broussard, think the Lakers are the favorites.

Both the Clippers and Lakers should have basically threatened from the beginning that it's now or never and that they won't operate in a state of limbo, leaving open a clear path to max cap space in 1-2 years for him to come. Obviously, tact would be key in this case.

This really hurts the Lakers all the good free agents are taken, they went all in on Kawhi. If he stays with Raptors the Lakers can still be good with AD and LeBron but it's not going to be a cakewalk out of the West for them. Houston, Warriors, Spurs, Mavs, Blazers to name a few all can beat them if they have no depth.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Will be fucking hilarious if he signs with Toronto and leaves the Lakers high and dry scrambling to fill out their roster with the remaining scrubs that are available. He will feel some hate from Laker nation.

[Clipper Nation]

A small part of me would laugh if the Lakers and Clippers get left high and dry in the end with all of their false bravado as they blew their teams up.

The Clippers have an actual playoff roster right now, assets to trade for a star, and cap flexibility going forward. It's only the Lakers who would be screwed at this point if Kawhi stays. They have a two-man team and no good options to fill the rest of the roster. Plus they traded their entire future for AD, and there's a chance he pulls a Dwight Howard and leaves if they underachieve this season.

[Victory Cigar]

1146518749559869440
Spurs planning to have lots of cap space in 2 years. Pop and KL kiss and makeup while playing/coaching for Team USA. Reunited and it feels so good!!

[Harry Callahan]

The Clippers have an actual playoff roster right now, assets to trade for a star, and cap flexibility going forward. It's only the Lakers who would be screwed at this point if Kawhi stays. They have a two-man team and no good options to fill the rest of the roster. Plus they traded their entire future for AD, and there's a chance he pulls a Dwight Howard and leaves if they underachieve this season.

I will say this, the Clippers did not turn things into an unprofessional Circus like the other team in LA did. Of course they actually have a few adults running that team. Balmer seems like a goofball.

[TDomination]

Spurs planning to have lots of cap space in 2 years. Pop and KL kiss and makeup while playing/coaching for Team USA. Reunited and it feels so good!!
KL and Giannis

[Harry Callahan]

If KY does a 1+1, the circus starts all over again next year. I don't think Gasol and Lowry will have much left in 12 or 24 months.

[TD 21]

This really hurts the Lakers all the good free agents are taken, they went all in on Kawhi. If he stays with Raptors the Lakers can still be good with AD and LeBron but it's not going to be a cakewalk out of the West for them. Houston, Warriors, Spurs, Mavs, Blazers to name a few all can beat them if they have no depth.

Everything has broken right for the prick to continue this false narrative that he's some Jordan/James level player. The Bucks lost Brogdon, the 76ers lost Butler (gained Horford, but the former was moreso what they needed), the depth of the free agent market has dissipated, which means the Lakers will be left thin . . . meanwhile, he has a clear path to another championship, with no other big star to split the credit with.

Obviously no one could have predicted the Durant and Thompson injuries (though the Warriors were overdue), but it's still unthinkable that the Spurs put this puke in this situation for an F package.

[loveforthegame]

So he knew exactly what he wanted. Interesting for someone to force his way out of SA to go home to LA only to end up screwing both those teams. Loyalty tests for 2 years from now? Who does shit like that?

[MoSpur02]

Supposedly an agent told Mark Jones of ESPN that #2 is staying in Toronto.

[Harry Callahan]

Everything has broken right for the prick to continue this false narrative that he's some Jordan/James level player. The Bucks lost Brogdon, the 76ers lost Butler (gained Horford, but the former was moreso what they needed), the depth of the free agent market has dissipated, which means the Lakers will be left thin . . . meanwhile, he has a clear path to another championship, with no other big star to split the credit with.

Obviously no one could have predicted the Durant and Thompson injuries (though the Warriors were overdue), but it's still unthinkable that the Spurs put this puke in this situation for an F package.

If the Spurs had not traded #2 last summer, he would already be in LA. He would not even know where Toronto is located.

If he truly believed in the Raptors, he signs a five year deal. I don't think he wants to commit beyond 2 years. He clearly did not commit to his last 5 year deal.

[DeadlyDynasty]

If he signs a two year deal with Toronto as Rose is reporting - he was not seriously injured in my opinion after getting over the sprained ankle. He shut it down and forced a trade by being so toxic in SA.
^This is completely counter-intuitive:lol

[Dex]

If KY does a 1+1, the circus starts all over again next year. I don't think Gasol and Lowry will have much left in 12 or 24 months.

Worth it to not have another Warriors-level superteam, tbh.

Kawhi staying in Toronto significantly balances the parity of the league.

[slick'81]

Soo he didnt really want la!? Or was tor just that awesome?

[Dex]

If the Spurs had not traded #2 last summer, he would already be in LA. He would not even know where Toronto is located.

If he truly believed in the Raptors, he signs a five year deal. I don't think he wants to commit beyond 2 years. He clearly did not commit to his last 5 year deal.

That's a really good point. Pop's main goal was to keep him East and preferably away from Lakers. The fact that he is (reportedly) even considering Toronto has to be viewed as a success in that regard.

[Budkin]

NOBODY knows but Uncle at this point.

[loveforthegame]

Supposedly an agent told Mark Jones of ESPN that #2 is staying in Toronto.

Never mind. He edited it.

[Mugen]

The only person that knows what Kawhi is going to do is Uncle Dennis. Not even Kawhi tbh :lol

[Dex]

Soo he didnt really want la!? Or was tor just that awesome?

He just won a ring there, and they are laying out the red carpet for him. He has gotten a taste of what it means to be "the man" for his own team and a whole country, albeit a frozen tundra.

Meanwhile, sure the Lakers got Davis, but they are still a dysfunctional mess of a front-office, have a brand new coaching staff, and don't really have a team to speak of outside of LeBron and AD. Kawhi has to know that if he goes to the Lakers, he will be viewed as "Lebron's sidekick" ala DWade, even if he does the heavy lifting. And if things don't go well, he will get to shoulder the blame.

Also, you'd have to think he has taken note of the blowback Durant got for going to the Warriors, and ultimately why he left the Warriors.

If he just wants easy rings, the Lakers are the obvious choice.

[Harry Callahan]

^This is completely counter-intuitive:lol

He's the deal. If you have deep concerns about your long term health and the condition of your quads and knees, why would you sign a two year deal? You would want the additional guaranteed years with much more money. That's where I'm going on that. Instead, he is keeping the powder dry if he goes short term. A lot of money has already been left on the table. He was offered $215MM by the Spurs last year that would have been fully guaranteed.

[slick'81]

He just won a ring there, and they are laying out the red carpet for him. He has gotten a taste of what it means to be "the man" for his own team and a whole country, albeit a frozen tundra.

Meanwhile, sure the Lakers got Davis, but they are still a dysfunctional mess of a front-office, have a brand new coaching staff, and don't really have a team to speak of outside of LeBron and AD. Kawhi has to know that if he goes to the Lakers, he will be viewed as "Lebron's sidekick" ala DWade, even if he does the heavy lifting. And if things don't go well, he will get to shoulder the blame.

Also, you'd have to think he has taken note of the blowback Durant got for going to the Warriors, and ultimately why he left the Warriors.

If he just wants easy rings, the Lakers are the obvious choice.

i never really bought he wanted to team with lebron

[slick'81]

He's the deal. If you have deep concerns about your long term health and the condition of your quads and knees, why would you sign a two year deal? You would want the additional guaranteed years with much more money. That's where I'm going on that. Instead, he is keeping the powder dry if he goes short term. A lot of money has already been left on the table. He was offered $215MM by the Spurs last year that would have been fully guaranteed.


Even if hes hurting tor will let him call the shots and rest as needed .dude wants that supermax in 2 years

[TD 21]

Another thing I'd do if I'm the Clippers and Lakers and I get the sense that he's wasting our time, I'd call up Green and offer him an insane amount on a 2 year deal. Like, so much that he can't refuse (particularly with the Lakers, where he could still contend). Make the path for Scumbag to another championship more difficult.


If the Spurs had not traded #2 last summer, he would already be in LA. He would not even know where Toronto is located.

If he truly believed in the Raptors, he signs a five year deal. I don't think he wants to commit beyond 2 years. He clearly did not commit to his last 5 year deal.

I don't for a second think the sociopath gives a shit about the Raptors or anyone for that matter. This is about the path the gives him the combination of easy + credit to continue to forge this fake, inflated "legacy" he's building. Plus, he can get more money by signing for 2 years, then opting out.

[Harry Callahan]

Even if hes hurting tor will let him call the shots and rest as needed .dude wants that supermax in 2 years

$190MM (or $150MM with a player option) is a lot of money. Who knows what he will be like in two years. He was dragging his legs pretty hard after playing 50% of his available games the last two years. No doubt he would be the GM again next year in Toronto like he was this year. They jump as high as he tells them to up there.

We'll see, stuff changes quickly. Of course the group looks smart right now, but the only constant is change.

[Brazil]

I wouldn't mind under normal circumstances but this dude has had 2 years to think about where he's going and still can't make up his mind? I mean, come on.

He made up his mind a long time ago.. it's just that winning with Raptors was not foreseen neither was foreseen the mess that became the Lakers with magic departure and all the drama around it..

If he does not sign with the Lakers, they are going to be the only ones to blame.. Kawhi wants to play for them since forever and they may find a way to screw it up :lmao

[Harry Callahan]

Another thing I'd do if I'm the Clippers and Lakers and I get the sense that he's wasting our time, I'd call up Green and offer him an insane amount on a 2 year deal. Like, so much that he can't refuse (particularly with the Lakers, where he could still contend). Make the path for Scumbag to another championship more difficult.



I don't for a second think the sociopath gives a shit about the Raptors or anyone for that matter. This is about the path the gives him the combination of easy + credit to continue to forge this fake, inflated "legacy" he's building. Plus, he can get more money by signing for 2 years, then opting out.

True. When does the CBA run out? Perhaps Kawhi could benefit from a future shortened season. He would probably be on board with that.

[Harry Callahan]

He made up his mind a long time ago.. it's just that winning with Raptors was not foreseen neither was foreseen the mess that became the Lakers with magic departure and all the drama around it..

If he does not sign with the Lakers, they are going to be the only one to blame.. Kawhi wants to play for them forever and they may find a way to screw it up :lmao

The question for the group is like the old song "Do You Believe in Magic".

From what I understand today, the Group was interviewing LAL personnel individually to see who of telling the truth and who is lying. Kind of like an episode of "Law and Order".

[TD 21]

I never wavered. Thought the puke would stay the entire time because it's probably everything his uncle brainwashed him into thinking he should want. Look how his profile has skyrocketed.

Spurs are an embarrassment. Raptors were always a Curry/Durant injury away from ringing; they should have known that and that if they did, he'd likely stay. They also knew he was fine physically. No excuse for giving him away and giving the Raptors 3 years worth of him and with such watered down competition, a good chance at 2 championships. Pathetic.

[Budkin]

PAGE 400!!! :lmao

[John B]

If he's staying with Raptors this is Kawhi's way of playing defense on LeBron in the offseason.

He would be dumb to pass up the Lakers situation though, as long as they all stay healthy and get some good role players easy ring.
Last year pretty much everybody said, Dubs got it, cancel the regular season. They lost albeit from injury, but that’s part of the game. That team has been playing championship basketball for the last 5 years. I don’t care what people say, but LeBron/Davis/Kawhi does not guarantee a ring. They would need shooters, depth, a great PG to align everyone, in their 1st year, plus all 3 are prone to injuries. Next year when the dust settles, and when FA starts bringing better role players, yes. You need 8-9 good/great players to win it all.

[polandprzem]

10000 post will get a prize

[loveforthegame]

He’s never leaving Toronto then. You don’t screw the LA teams like he just did and expect to sign there in the future.

[acoelho1]

He didn't fly back to Toronto just to leave to the Lakers. The good news for the Spurs is that we should be able to compete within anyone in the west.

[SuperCam]

laker about to get cucked tbh. they had it and lost it.

spurms very likely to meet Lebron in the playoffs for a 3rd time next year..

[Mugen]

He’s never leaving Toronto then. You don’t screw the LA teams like he just did and expect to sign there in the future.

Even if he re-signed with Toronto, both those LA teams would be begging to get him next summer if he's available again.

The Spurs would too and he fucked them over more than anybody. :lol

[Murray2k]

If he stays with Toronto I'll get some respect back for Kawhi, atleast one superstar who doesn't take the easy way with superteams. Will never be able to root for him, but I'll be over it and treat him as just another nba player then.. Love that he would completely screw over the Lakers too.

[TD 21]

And for the he's 100% going to L.A. crew, if all it took was an asterisk championship for him to stay, then surely that was never the case. That's easy to say before you've experienced another situation and a virtually ideal one at that.

Hopefully the league learns their lesson for next time. When elite talent becomes available, you do whatever it takes to acquire it. Unfortunately the Spurs had to be the guinea pig in this failed experiment. They're now an irrelevant, infamous laughing stock, with their reputation in tatters . . . while Scumbag's standing continues to grow.

I never believed in karma or "everything happens for a reason", but for those who do, how do you explain this?


He didn't fly back to Toronto just to leave to the Lakers. The good news for the Spurs is that we should be able to compete within anyone in the west.

:lmao Maybe in the regular season. Should they qualify, come the playoffs, no matter their seed, they'll likely be the most vulnerable team.

[NASpurs]

to be fair, Jalen was the one saying that Kawhi wanted out of San Antonio. He has credibility for me when it comes to KL... for now.

[coachmac87]

I never wavered. Thought the puke would stay the entire time because it's probably everything his uncle brainwashed him into thinking he should want. Look how his profile has skyrocketed.

Spurs are an embarrassment. Raptors were always a Curry/Durant injury away from ringing; they should have known that and that if they did, he'd likely stay. They also knew he was fine physically. No excuse for giving him away and giving the Raptors 3 years worth of him and with such watered down competition, a good chance at 2 championships. Pathetic.



Damn dude don’t let Nephew bring you down so much.....

[loveforthegame]

This should be interesting. :lol

https://mobile.twitter.com/criscarter80/status/1146535596531355650

[Dex]

10000 post will get a prize

What's my prize?

[Dex]

This should be interesting. :lol

https://mobile.twitter.com/criscarter80/status/1146535596531355650

Cris Carter: Kawhi has chosen the Double Crunch Bone-In Wings at AppleBee's for an appetizer. Stay tuned for his entree selection.

[Ron Swanson]

Cris Carter can go fuck himself.

[Big Empty]

What's my prize?C.I.Y.A.

[Degoat]

Bet carter just says KL is leaning towards resigning with raptors on a 1+1 deal, decision later or maybe tomorrow. Stuff we already know :pctoss

[Harry Callahan]

Cris Carter is such a rotten human being. Fits in with the "group".

[gambit1990]

looks like this thread will definitely reach 1,000 pages.

[anon]

:lmao

[acoelho1]

:lmao Maybe in the regular season. Should they qualify, come the playoffs, no matter their seed, they'll likely be the most vulnerable team.

You are undervaluing this team by a mile and they will be contenders next year. Murray's return along with internal improvement from White & Walker will catapult us to the top of the standings. DDR will also be better in his 2nd year in the Spurs system.

[Texas_Ranger]

where's the news Cris, you dumb fuck?

[TD 21]

I'll never understand why Spurs prefer or are okay with his re-signing. All the work this organization put into helping turn this piece of shit into what he is and some other team is about to get him for essentially free for 3 years (with a championship and counting) in the middle of his prime and you're good with that? I feel like Frank Grimes.



You are undervaluing this team by a mile and they will be contenders next year. Murray's return along with internal improvement from White & Walker will catapult us to the top of the standings. DDR will also be better in his 2nd year in the Spurs system.

:lmao Oh, you're one of those fans . . .

[99 Problems]

Eternal Thread.

[RD2191]

That faggot just said Kawhi still undecided. :lmao fuck you CC

[RD2191]

Clips, Lakers, Raps supposedly all still in play :lmao

[slick'81]

I'll never understand why Spurs prefer or are okay with his re-signing. All the work this organization put into helping turn this piece of shit into what he is and some other team is about to get him for essentially free for 3 years (with a championship and counting) in the middle of his prime and you're good with that? I feel like Frank Grimes.




:lmao Oh, you're one of those fans . . .



we had to move on at some point.yes the trade was beyond god awful but guess well never know the truth anyway

[loveforthegame]

https://mobile.twitter.com/criscarter80/status/1146540513354571776

:lmao

[Ron Swanson]

Uncle still needs attention

[Texas_Ranger]

thanx for the update, retarded moron. it's not like you said anything new, but thanx anyway. Now go jump of a bridge faggot.

[slick'81]

https://mobile.twitter.com/criscarter80/status/1146540513354571776

:lmao


The autistic mute is afraid to jump in the pool

[Murray2k]

I'll never understand why Spurs prefer or are okay with his re-signing. All the work this organization put into helping turn this piece of shit into what he is and some other team is about to get him for essentially free for 3 years (with a championship and counting) in the middle of his prime and you're good with that? I feel like Frank Grimes.


It's definitely a bad look for Spurs, but at this point I'm in anyone but Lakers mood..

We made an awful trade, but what's done is done, time to move on.

[RD2191]

CC somehow becoming more of an insufferable faggot.

[Clipper Nation]

After what Windhorst said, I kind of think Kawhi might be stalling to give the Clippers' front office time to make a big trade.

[99 Problems]

Half entourage is too busy playing mario carts on the gamer the other half too busy watching fast and furious #109 have not had time yet to decide but all still a chance yardaaaaaaaa yardaaaaaaaa yardaaaaaa still might be a few days yardaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. :rollin:rollin

[TD 21]

we had to move on at some point.yes the trade was beyond god awful but guess well never know the truth anyway



It's definitely a bad look for Spurs, but at this point I'm in anyone but Lakers mood..


We made an awful trade, but what's done is done, time to move on.

People think because this franchise lucked into two all-time prospects, then helped turn him into what he is, that it's no big deal and they'll just do it again in no time, but it doesn't work that way.


They don't grasp how big of a fuck up this was. This is the type of monumental setback that a franchise doesn't overcome for generations.

Move on to what? Being an irrelevant, infamous laughing stock? While that puke get's to be hailed as the second coming.

[Budkin]

After what Windhorst said, I kind of think Kawhi might be stalling to give the Clippers' front office time to make a big trade.

THIS. The Clippers have ALWAYS been the favorites.

[tonight...you]

People think because this franchise lucked into two all-time prospects, then helped turn him into what he is, that it's no big deal and they'll just do it again in no time, but it doesn't work that way.


They don't grasp how big of a fuck up this was. This is the type of monumental setback that a franchise doesn't overcome for generations.

Move on to what? Being an irrelevant, infamous laughing stock? While that puke get's to be hailed as the second coming.


Damn yo, you saltier than Twang.

[loveforthegame]

After what Windhorst said, I kind of think Kawhi might be stalling to give the Clippers' front office time to make a big trade.

What did he say?

[dbreiden83080]

It's funny how the credible people, like Haynes (he'll probably be the one breaking the news tonight or tomorrow morning) and Rose, think the Raptors are the favorites, while the ones who lack credibility, like Smith and Broussard, think the Lakers are the favorites.

Both the Clippers and Lakers should have basically threatened from the beginning that it's now or never and that they won't operate in a state of limbo, leaving open a clear path to max cap space in 1-2 years for him to come. Obviously, tact would be key in this case.

Broussard goes on FS1 and says that he was told "The Dinner meeting with the Clippers did NOT change his view on the Lakers" Now how in the hell would Chris have any knowledge of the Dinner meeting unless A) He was at the Dinner, and is guessing based on body language/dialogue at the Dinner. B) Someone from the Clips called him, and said the Dinner meeting went poorly. C) Uncle Dennis called him and said his nephew still loves the Lakers. I mean the shit the media make up to push their narrative. It is sickening..

[dbreiden83080]

Jalen Rose on SC just said 99%

2 years with the Raptors.. We will see..

[Clipper Nation]

What did he say?

He basically said that Kawhi is still interested in the Clippers but needs a second star. At this point, we'd definitely have to trade for one - maybe Beal?

He also said Kawhi called KD about teaming up on the Clippers, but clearly that was too little, too late on his part.

[r0drig0lac]

After what Windhorst said, I kind of think Kawhi might be stalling to give the Clippers' front office time to make a big trade.

agree

[dbreiden83080]

After what Windhorst said, I kind of think Kawhi might be stalling to give the Clippers' front office time to make a big trade.

Trade for who and give up what? The big FA just signed so who are they getting? What do they call up the Bucks and offer the whole team for Giannis? Still not nearly good enough to get Giannis.. Lakers are offering up 2 superstar players to play with. If that is an issue, he is going to the Lakers.

[loveforthegame]

He basically said that Kawhi is still interested in the Clippers but needs a second star. At this point, we'd definitely have to trade for one - maybe Beal?

He also said Kawhi called KD about teaming up on the Clippers, but clearly that was too little, too late on his part.

Thanks. Interesting. While I’d be happy for the Clippers to get him not sure how much longer he can stall to make it happen.

[Dennis the Menace]

What can the clippers give for a star like Beal or Derozan? Not that the Spurs would be incentivized to help with Kawhi to western conference but still. What quality assets do they have that make sense?

[Hoops Czar]

After what Windhorst said, I kind of think Kawhi might be stalling to give the Clippers' front office time to make a big trade.

Yes, he's giving them two years to get their act together.

[loveforthegame]

If it’s a done deal like Jalen Rose believes then the Lakers are surely clued in too. Why are they not after the remaining free agents?

[99 Problems]

Be a crack up if Jerry & Masai doing a one of those cringeworthy Curry like shimmeys all over the Fakers tbh....

[TD 21]

Broussard goes on FS1 and says that he was told "The Dinner meeting with the Clippers did NOT change his view on the Lakers" Now how in the hell would Chris have any knowledge of the Dinner meeting unless A) He was at the Dinner, and is guessing based on body language/dialogue at the Dinner. B) Someone from the Clips called him, and said the Dinner meeting went poorly. C) Uncle Dennis called him and said his nephew still loves the Lakers. I mean the shit the media make up to push their narrative. It is sickening..

He's really risking stepping in it this time though. When most of the more credible people are saying they don't know and a few are saying Raptors, to be steadfast that it's not, I think if (when?) he's wrong, he should probably be fired.

Idiots like him, Smith and Carter (who has wavered about 50 times) need to learn, you should never speak in absolutes about this kind of stuff . . . always leave yourself an out because once your credibility is shot, what do you have? Smith has his shtick, but the others don't have shit.



Damn yo, you saltier than Twang.

I'm honest and unconcerned with optics.

[Dex]

If it’s a done deal like Jalen Rose believes then the Lakers are surely clued in too. Why are they not after the remaining free agents?

What other free agents? :lol

[tonight...you]

He's really risking stepping in it this time though. When most of the more credible people are saying they don't know and a few are saying Raptors, to be steadfast that it's not, I think if (when?) he's wrong, he should probably be fired.

Idiots like him, Smith and Carter (who has wavered about 50 times) need to learn, you should never speak in absolutes about this kind of stuff . . . always leave yourself an out because once your credibility is shot, what do you have? Smith has his shtick, but the others don't have shit.




I'm honest and unconcerned with optics.


Right arm.