Young: sources tell @ExpressNews that Kawhi Leonard wants to be traded from Spurs

[LkrFan]

You'd be bag to begging next July, you simple fuck :lol

:lol

Nope. Mr. 2-16 can stay in Methlahoma for all I care :lmao

[Mugen]

Bron to LA is an easy choice for him tho, hopefully CP0 comes tagging along too tbh

[Spurs9]

Are the Lakers pretty much asking Lebron tonight whether they give what the Spurs want or hold out?

Yep. The funny thing is Lakers were confident of getting PG last season, and now after he can join he will most likely stay. Magic will probably discuss what the Spurs are asking for to get Kawhi, and Lebron will probably say get it done.

[LkrFan]

For all you farmers clowning my boys, explain this:

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[marinoman]

Who’s left that the lakers might max since it seems james and pg have made up their mind

[LkrFan]

Bron to LA is an easy choice for him tho, hopefully CP0 comes tagging along too tbh

I see what you tryna do. Fuck that! :lmao

[ECOV]

For all you farmers clowning my boys, explain this:

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:)

Who gives a fuck about odds worthless info

[NASpurs]

Who’s left that the lakers might max since it seems james and pg have made up their mind

TOSB, broken down CP0 would be great.

[NASpurs]

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[Clipper Nation]

:lol

Nah, Kiwi ain't coming to LA. As much as I'd love to talk shit about poaching him, we would have to give up too much for Pop to pull the trigger. And you know this maaaaaan! :lol
:lol From "LAvengers" to "as much as I'd love to talk shit about poaching [insert superstar here]..."

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Who’s left that the lakers might max since it seems james and pg have made up their mind

Kawhitter, CP3, Cousins

[marinoman]

For all you farmers clowning my boys, explain this:

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Lol hector you stupid fuck, were clowning the players around lebron in la. Lebron is great and next year you may make the west finals

[Mugen]

I'm not really complaining but PG13 re-signing in OKC is fucking stupid as fuck tbh. Guess this nigga is really trying to save up for child support. I'm assuming the laws are more guy-friendly in Oklahoma as well :lol

[Ditty]

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[Spurs9]

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[Russ]

Hopefully PG doesn't go to the Lakers and Spurs don't take Laker trash. I'd love to see Lebron waste a year of his NBA life.

PG is so overrarted, you should hope he does go to the Lakers.

He also would compromise their cap room big time.

[FkLA]

Bron to LA is an easy choice for him tho, hopefully CP0 comes tagging along too tbh

Would be hilarious since that mute fuck is trying his hardest to get in with the cool crowd of the NBA and that would essentially be a big fuck you to him.

[LkrFan]

:lol From "LAvengers" to "as much as I'd love to talk shit about poaching [insert superstar here]..."

:lmao

[marinoman]

Now is moment Jordan Clarkshit has been waiting for, he can be the new king of Cleveland

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We need to Lakers to be successful with 2 of 3 though so they cockblock themselves from pursuit of the Brow.

[LkrFan]

Who gives a fuck about odds worthless info

Not really. I read downstairs that the Lakers have a bunch of scrubs. You mean to tell me that just adding LBJ gives us 2nd best odds of winning it all? ;)


And why aren't they talking about the Hawks odds of winning it all? :downspin:

[Slippy]

So if PG signs with Okc 1 year rentals do work, money talks.

If PG signs with Lakers along with Lebron, Kawhi as a FA to lakers will mean having to take a pay cut & have zero security because he out of contract. Again money talks people.

Spurs just have to wait & watch it all unfold.

[LkrFan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dg5QBOWVQAAElxm?format=jpg&name=large

Saw that. Is this dude credible?

[baseline bum]

Lebron playing GM and demanding big contracts for his boys is what really hurt the Cavs. The Lakers may see the same thing if they don't get their super players in the beginning.

I think a lot of that was revenge for the comic sans though.

[LkrFan]

Magic's about to get desperate so he'll give up what he has to. It won't be too much though as the trade will still be lopsided AF in your favor. But it is what it is. My only hope is that Kawhi's quads explode next year.

I doubt it. If LBJ is coming, I guarantee you he'll have a say before Maginka does anything stupid.

[Ditty]

Saw that. Is this dude credible?

He is pretty popular on clutchfans for having connections with NBA agents. He has been mostly right but he has been wrong on a few things.

[weebo]

So if PG signs with Okc 1 year rentals do work, money talks.

If PG signs with Lakers along with Lebron, Kawhi as FA to lakers will have to take a pay cut & will have zero security because he out of contract. Again money talks people.

Spurs just have to wait & watch it all unfold.

Basically this. PATFO should be in no hurry to trade Leona--unless someone blows them out of the water with a "can't refuse" deal they should just sit back and watch everything unfold--some team will cave in eventually.

[Hoops Czar]

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LMA in the Spurs dining hall?

[baseline bum]

Saw that. Is this dude credible?

If LeBron wanted to play with young talent he could do it in Philly. Why would he choose young scrubs over an MVP candidate?

[weebo]

He is pretty popular on clutchfans for having connections with NBA agents. He has been mostly right but he has been wrong on a few things.

His "sources" are mostly in his head. :lol

[picnroll]

Odds means a bunch of fools will lay unreasonable bets on the Lakers that need to be laid off. Nothing new there. There are at least 5-6 teams that have more talent than the Lakers with Lebron unless they can add Leonard or another star.

#staystrongPop

[baseline bum]

I'm not really complaining but PG13 re-signing in OKC is fucking stupid as fuck tbh. Guess this nigga is really trying to save up for child support. I'm assuming the laws are more guy-friendly in Oklahoma as well :lol

No shit. Might as well have stayed in Indy for the supermax if all he cares about is the money.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol ClutchFans "sources"

[Spurs9]

Do you think that whatever offer the Lakers have with the Spurs for Kawhi is actually waiting LeBrons feedback on?

[marinoman]

Well we may be in trouble next year but at least our team have the haircuts that make the bitches go crazy

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[objective]

I posted before how I thought Team Kawhi could get even dirtier in their smears to pressure the Spurs into trading.

But I now also wouldn't be surprised by the opposite tactic once LeBron is 'officially' a Laker and if Paul George is off the table.

It would be funny to see them go super nice through the media, try to play on Pop's kindness.

"You know, LeBron has always had the utmost respect for Pop. It's time for Pop to do the right thing by Kawhi and let him go home."

"The Spurs have always been a classy organization, and they won't keep Kawhi from Los Angeles when that's what he wants most. He was a good, loyal star and deserves that consideration."

"Pop respects LeBron, he'll make it happen."

[LkrFan]

DP

[cjw]

Well, my weak team SWEPT yours. What does that say about the Spurs? :downspin:

Didn't the Lakers get swept by the Spurs last time they made the playoffs?

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[Johnnysee]

3 more hours until Lebron is a Laker. It’s been a while but the Lakers are about to storm back to elite status again. They’ll find a way to add Kawhi. He wants to be a laker and the lakers/NBA want him in LA. Deng will be dealt. This team will be loaded. Love it!!

[LkrFan]

If LeBron wanted to play with young talent he could do it in Philly. Why would he choose young scrubs over an MVP candidate?

Don't tell me, tell that shit to Embiid:

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:lmao

[LkrFan]

Didn't the Lakers get swept by the Spurs last time they made the playoffs?

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:lol

[marinoman]

Hope this is true
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[picnroll]

:lol


If Lebron joined the 6ers he’d have five times the talent the Lakers offer. Lebron is a fool.

[cjw]

:lol

Watching Aron Baynes bait Dwight into an ejection almost makes up for how badly he got owned by Blake a few years later in the playoffs.

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Saw that. Is this dude credible?

No. He said Bron did a solid by informing them of his desire to opt out early. But he opted out at 11:58AM EST....the deadline was 12PM.


:lmao

[Mugen]

So if PG signs with Okc 1 year rentals do work, money talks.

If PG signs with Lakers along with Lebron, Kawhi as a FA to lakers will mean having to take a pay cut & have zero security because he out of contract. Again money talks people.

Spurs just have to wait & watch it all unfold.

Money matters if you have a competent, logical agent.

Unfortunately, this is Kawhi's agent:

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[LkrFan]

If Lebron joined the 6ers he’d have five times the talent the Lakers offer. Lebron is a fool.

My Lakers were 1-1 vs Sixers. -15 points for tryna mislead these farmers. :lol

[Jeremy]

If Lebron joined the 6ers he’d have five times the talent the Lakers offer. Lebron is a fool.

Yeah but when you think about it... no matter which NBA team he joins they will have just as much talent as the Cavs did this year. :lol

[Clipper Nation]

My Lakers were 1-1 vs Sixers. -15 points for tryna mislead these farmers. :lol

My Clippers were 3-1 against the Lakers (we gave you guys one win out of pity at the end of the season). Clearly, LeBron needs to join the Clippers. :downspin:

[BatManu20]

As expected.

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[weebo]

3 more hours until Lebron is a Laker. It’s been a while but the Lakers are about to storm back to elite status again. They’ll find a way to add Kawhi. He wants to be a laker and the lakers/NBA want him in LA. Deng will be dealt. This team will be loaded. Love it!!

:lol

[ducks]

As expected.

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Lol one year I hope Durant gets the same injury as Leonard had

[BatManu20]

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[Mugen]

Bron to the Lakers makes perfect sense when you realize it's a stepping stone to his post-career: Hollywood, media mogul, etc. Dude knows he's probably not beating the Warriors while they're together (PHI: Embiid's health and fit with SImmons, HOU: CP0's health and fit with Harden). There's no clear path to beating the Dubs right now and you might as well chill in LA as opposed to garbage ass Cleveland.

[BatManu20]

Lol one year I hope Durant gets the same injury as Leonard had

He’ll be eligible to be make significantly more money on a max deal next Summer. But yea.

[BatManu20]

Bron to the Lakers makes perfect sense when you realize it's a stepping stone to his post-career: Hollywood, media mogul, etc. Dude knows he's probably not beating the Warriors while they're together (PHI: Embiid's health and fit with SImmons, HOU: CP0's health and fit with Harden). There's no clear path to beating the Dubs right now and you might as well chill in LA as opposed to garbage ass Cleveland.


Bingo.

[gambit1990]

only good thing about lebron going to the lakers is that he would shit all over kobe’s stats.

whenever they do a side by side comparisons lebron would be better in every category.

[jjktkk]

It would be cruel af for OKC, if after all these reports pointing to him staying, he ends up in LA.

It also speaks volumes about the magnetism Westbrook has. Say what you want about how selfish he can be on the court but it's obvious players are drawn to him. He's literally the only reason why PG would stay there. Can you imagine mute cancer ever being able to pull something like that off?

Probably, but maybe PG might not want the pressure of playing in front of his hometown.

[ducks]

only good thing about lebron going to the lakers is that he would shit all over kobe’s stats.

whenever they do a side by side comparisons lebron would be better in every category.

James will slow down soon watch

Kobe has titles as lakers James will not

[midnightpulp]

Bron to the Lakers makes perfect sense when you realize it's a stepping stone to his post-career: Hollywood, media mogul, etc. Dude knows he's probably not beating the Warriors while they're together (PHI: Embiid's health and fit with SImmons, HOU: CP0's health and fit with Harden). There's no clear path to beating the Dubs right now and you might as well chill in LA as opposed to garbage ass Cleveland.

Wish it were the Clippers. He gets Los Angeles and turns the Clippers into the marquee So Cal franchise for a few years to come. Like I said, going to the Lakers is such a fuckin' cliché. I was hoping Lebron had some imagination in him. Apparently not.

[Slippy]

Money matters if you have a competent, logical agent.

Unfortunately, this is Kawhi's agent:

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Haha Thats a good point. Plan A was getting kawhi traded to lakers before july1. Hope he has a plan b , then C.

Uncle to kawhi on plan c - the FA path. " Hey neph, i got you to the lakers. Ignore the lack of contract & expected paycuts. Atleast we screwed the spurs. Oh , just dont get injured, we need you back at your best first, the endorsements will follow."

[Mugen]

Wish it were the Clippers. He gets Los Angeles and turns the Clippers into the marquee So Cal franchise for a few years to come. Like I said, going to the Lakers is such a fuckin' cliché. I was hoping Lebron had some imagination in him. Apparently not.

Yeah, but the Clippers having shit for capspace this summer (:lol Doc) and losing CP0 last year f'd up their chances. I'm assuming Paul probably also told him that Doc is annoying AF.

From a legacy and bball standpoint, Lakers are a dumb choice but maybe the '16 title made him comfortable.

[picnroll]

My Lakers were 1-1 vs Sixers. -15 points for tryna mislead these farmers. :lol
wtf

I wouldn’t trade Simmons or Embid for the entire Lakers team. Lakers won a game against the 6ers last year. Wow.

[midnightpulp]

Yeah, but the Clippers having shit for capspace this summer (:lol Doc) and losing CP0 last year f'd up their chances. I'm assuming Paul probably also told him that Doc is annoying AF.

From a legacy and bball standpoint, Lakers are a dumb choice but maybe the '16 title made him comfortable.

True. Didn't consider the cap space element.

[Mugen]

Bron going from Ty Lue to Luke Walton. Spurs should hire Slava Medvedenko to replace Pop if they really wanted this nigga :lol

[BatManu20]

I think Lebron is totally comfortable with his legacy already tbh. Just based on interviews and the way he speaks now, he seems to know that he’s probably going to go down as the GOAT, or at least be on the exact same level as MJ, regardless of what happens for the rest of his career. He’s going to shatter pretty much all of MJ’s records before it’s all said and done and he has a chance to play for a long time in LA. It’ll also be a hell of a lot easier to convince guys take pay-cuts to come play with him, as opposed to trying to convince guys to do so in the shithole that is CLE. Even if he “only” wins one or two more rings, that’s just icing on the cake. He’s set in his legacy, he’s good.

[BatManu20]

Bron going from Ty Lue to Luke Walton. Spurs should hire Slava Medvedenko to replace Pop if they really wanted this nigga :lol


:lol

[BatManu20]

Lebron will never play for a great coach imo. He is the coach. He wants complete a total control of his team, and quite frankly, the franchise. A pushover and people-pleaser like Magic is perfect for him. I guarantee they’ll communicate on any and every deal made from here on forward.

[Mugen]

^Yup, Magic is perfect for LeBron.

[jjktkk]

Lebron playing GM and demanding big contracts for his boys is what really hurt the Cavs. The Lakers may see the same thing if they don't get their super players in the beginning.

I can't see Lebron having the same power in LA, that he had in CLE, along as Magic is running the Lakers.

[toki9]

^Yup, Magic is perfect for LeBron.

Didn't Magic push out Paul Westhead early in his career?

[Spurs da champs]

I can't see Lebron having the same power in LA, that he had in CLE, along as Magic is running the Lakers.

Maybe, but Magics comment of "2 years without a superstar and I'll resign" reeks of desperation.

[tholdren]

I think Lebron is totally comfortable with his legacy already tbh. Just based on interviews and the way he speaks now, he seems to know that he’s probably going to go down as the GOAT, or at least be on the exact same level as MJ, regardless of what happens for the rest of his career. He’s going to shatter pretty much all of MJ’s records before it’s all said and done and he has a chance to play for a long time in LA. It’ll also be a hell of a lot easier to convince guys take pay-cuts to come play with him, as opposed to trying to convince guys to do so in the shithole that is CLE. Even if he “only” wins one or two more rings, that’s just icing on the cake. He’s set in his legacy, he’s good.

Wtf. No. Hes the best physical specimen of a basketball player with a weaker competitive spirit than kobe bryant. Nothing he can do will propel him to GOAT. If he goes to la and doesnt win he will be behind bryant.

[BatManu20]

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[Spurs da champs]

Obviously Philly ain't getting Kawhi, PG would be awesome with them or Houston tho. LBJ makes no sense with Ben Simmons.

[MoSpur02]

Sixers should throw money at Aaron Gordon if they can't get LeBron, PG, or Kawhi

[MoSpur02]

The whole, "trade me to L.A" and "I don't trust the Spurs" thing was BS. Uncle Dennis wants the supermax. Plain and simple. They're going to have to compromise if they want it. The Spurs haven't offered it. However, I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs do offer it if they can't get anything good in return via trade.

[Spurs da champs]

Spurs never should have not offered it to begin with, you know SA can't get top tier FA's, this man is at worst 3rd best in world with healthy. Spurs were on their way to ringing till Zaza did the hit.

[BatManu20]

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[exstatic]

If ya'll are hoping for the Lakers to sign PG so they can't sign Kawhi next year ya'll are looking at this wrong. Kawhi is never going to be a Spur again. Ya'll should just come to terms with it.

Nah. If he’s cock blocked from going to the Lakers, his value to BOS and PHI goes up.

[Spurs9]

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[LkrFan]

My Clippers were 3-1 against the Lakers (we gave you guys one win out of pity at the end of the season). Clearly, LeBron needs to join the Clippers. :downspin:

Agreed :lol

[LkrFan]

Is this dude credible?

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[marinoman]

I know alot people don’t like windhorst, but i like him, he speaks well and doesn’t run with every rumor he hears

[NASpurs]

:lmao sweet Jesus make it happen

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[BatManu20]

Is this dude credible?

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Now that it looks like PG is going to spurn the Lakers, suddenly they never wanted him in the first place :lol

[Seventyniner]

:lmao sweet Jesus make it happen

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Magic may as well step down now, LeBron will be the GM as soon as he signs the contract.

And we've all seen how shitty of a GM LeBron is.

[spursreport]

If ya'll are hoping for the Lakers to sign PG so they can't sign Kawhi next year ya'll are looking at this wrong. Kawhi is never going to be a Spur again. Ya'll should just come to terms with it.

Oh give me a fucking break with this load of bullshit. The Spurs aren’t just going to offload him just to do it. That’s elite talent. You don’t pass that off like it’s nothing especially when there is another year of it under contract. Good grief the stupidity of Spurs fans continue to rise especially with moronic comments like these. If Kawhi gets locked up you’ll be on your knees begging to get jizz faced with the rest of the fanbase who prematurely quit.

[tbdog]

PG spurning the Lakers just shows you that you cannot wait around to get players for free the next season. If a player wants to join your team now, you trade for him and lock him up. Lakers could have PG if they gave up Ingram last season. They didn't. They might whiff on all free agents then max out an injured Cousins.

[LkrFan]

Now that it looks like PG is going to spurn the Lakers, suddenly they never wanted him in the first place :lol

:lol - Mr. 2-16? We're worried about losing that awesome closeout playoff performance? :lolK

[Clipper Nation]

:lol - Mr. 2-16? We're worried about losing that awesome closeout playoff performance? :lolK

Y'all retired Mr. 6-24's number twice.

[BatManu20]

If they sign Boogie to a 1+1 Max with a team option, it’s really not a bad sign tbh. If he’s damaged goods, they canmove on after on year and go after a rich 2018 free agent class.


Would likely mean they’re done trying to trade for Kawhi though.

[marinoman]

:lmao sweet Jesus make it happen

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Please let it be more than 1 year

[ducks]

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Sources: Thunder GM Sam Presti wanted to hold the Thunder's meeting with Paul George in OKC -- with a party that's one more element to the franchise's year-long recruiting effort on George. OKC officials, George and his agent are meeting tonight.

[BatManu20]

:lol - Mr. 2-16? We're worried about losing that awesome closeout playoff performance? :lolK

He had one bad game and suddenly Laker fans haven’t been drooling over the thought of him in purple and gold the past year assuming he was going to sign with them? Get real :lol

[LkrFan]

He had one bad game and suddenly Laker fans haven’t been drooling over the thought of him in purple and gold the past year assuming he was going to sign with them? Get real :lol

:downspin:

[BatManu20]

PG’s barber/personal driver already confirmed he’s staying OKC. I’m sold tbh :lol

[CGD]

:lmao sweet Jesus make it happen

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Wow, I just can’t see Leonard doing well with that zoo if Cousins goes there.

[Clipper Nation]

He had one bad game and suddenly Laker fans haven’t been drooling over the thought of him in purple and gold the past year assuming he was going to sign with them? Get real :lol
Magic got fined how many times for tampering with him? Laker fans literally just put up billboards begging him to sign with them. But now it's "we didn't want him anyway." :lol

[LkrFan]

Y'all retired Mr. 6-24's number twice.

:lmao

[NASpurs]

Hopefully Philly feels spurned and offers us something good as a result of this. They could take an OKC-type chance at Kawhi and hope he resigns there after his contract is over.

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[Seventyniner]

If they sign Boogie to a 1+1 Max with a team option, it’s really not a bad sign tbh. If he’s damaged goods, they canmove on after on year and go after a rich 2018 free agent class.


Would likely mean they’re done trying to trade for Kawhi though.

I don't think Cousins would take a 1+1 from the Lakers if he can get a full 4-year max from another team. Or even 3 years. He just might be done as a max-level player, that injury is no joke.

[NASpurs]

One more hr and it'll be 12:01 ET. That's when PATFO shine. Who will be this year's biggest PATFO mistake?

[baseline bum]

I don't get PG13 staying in OKC for a 2-3 year deal. The whole point of staying in OKC would be to get that fifth year. A 3 year Bird max deal in OKC pays him $99 million while a 3 year non Bird max deal in LA pays him just under $96 million.

[baseline bum]

One more hr and it'll be 12:01 ET. That's when PATFO shine.

4 years, $52 million for Fathead
MLE wasted on Gay

[BatManu20]

I don't get PG13 staying in OKC for a 2-3 year deal. The whole point of staying in OKC would be to get that fifth year. A 3 year Bird max deal in OKC pays him $99 million while a 3 year non Bird max deal in LA pays him just under $96 million.


Russell must be giving him that methlohoma good good tbh.

[picnroll]

If Lakers film the remaining space with someone like Cousins seems that would gives Spurs a while lot of leverage on a trade with Leonard to Boston or Philly.

[NASpurs]

4 years, $52 million for Fathead
MLE wasted on Gay

Loyalty contracts all around to further expedite the franchise's move to Seattle.

[BatManu20]

4 years, $52 million for Fathead
MLE wasted on Gay


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[baseline bum]

If Lakers film the remaining space with someone like Cousins seems that would gives Spurs a while lot of leverage on a trade with Leonard to Boston or Philly.

Most interesting thing will be who throws money at Randle first. Kind of disappointed to hear Dallas going after Jordan, since they would be one of the first teams you would expect to throw an idiotic max offer at Julian. Maybe Phoenix will.

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao sweet Jesus make it happen

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OMG man if they end up using their capspace on Lebron and Cousins, lololololololololololol. I too would love for that to happen and then Kawhi will never be able to go to the Lakes.

[objective]

4 years, $52 million for Fathead
MLE wasted on Gay

Technically, I don't think they need the MLE to sign Gay, they can offer a non-bird deal to Gay with a small raise and preserve the MLE.

[BatManu20]

If Lakers film the remaining space with someone like Cousins seems that would gives Spurs a while lot of leverage on a trade with Leonard to Boston or Philly.

Not necessarily. It could, or both BOS and PHI could still think he’s just a one year rental and not want to give up assets. Ainge isn’t going to cave, and he’s not offering much. He doesn’t make trades unless he comes out looking like a genius. So if the Lakers are out of the running, and if BOS aren’t offering much, PHI isn’t going to offer much either and assume their offer is still the best.

[picnroll]

Not necessarily. It could, or both BOS and PHI could still think he’s just a one year rental and not want to give up assets. Ainge isn’t going to cave, and he’s not offering much. He doesn’t make trades unless he comes out looking like a genius. So if the Lakers are out of the running, and if BOS aren’t offering much, PHI isn’t going to offer much either and assume their offer is still the best.
What if Leonard’s given a trade offer of sign a longer deal with Boston or Philly, at least two years, play for the Spurs or sit out the year.

[offset formation]

I know alot people don’t like windhorst, but i like him, he speaks well and doesn’t run with every rumor he hears

Yeah, seems like a straightforward reporter.

[99 Problems]

OMG man if they end up using their capspace on Lebron and Cousins, lololololololololololol. I too would love for that to happen and then Kawhi will never be able to go to the Lakes.


clippers getting excited again and back onto RCs phone “Well hi there RC, lets talk business little buddy”

[rasuo214]

If Lebron goes to LA then 100% Ainge won't budge on a low ball offer. Only way they would have been threatened is if Lebron went to Philly and Philly was going after Kawhi. At this point it seems like the only hope for a decent offer is Philly or Lakers. Or if Kawhi for some reason is willing to commit to the team that trades him (unlikely).

[BatManu20]

What if Leonard’s given a trade offer of sign a longer deal with Boston or Philly, at least two years, play for the Spurs or sit out the year.

With his dipshit uncle running the show, he’d probably just sit out tbh.

[cd021]

4 years, $52 million for Fathead
MLE wasted on Gay

I get the joke but I expect a 4 year, $28 million deal for Anderson, which is actually a really good deal.

[cjw]

I don't think Cousins would take a 1+1 from the Lakers if he can get a full 4-year max from another team. Or even 3 years. He just might be done as a max-level player, that injury is no joke.

Probably a prove it deal. If he’s an all star caliber player again, he earns that longer contract.



I don't get PG13 staying in OKC for a 2-3 year deal. The whole point of staying in OKC would be to get that fifth year. A 3 year Bird max deal in OKC pays him $99 million while a 3 year non Bird max deal in LA pays him just under $96 million.

He’s eligible for a bigger max in two years (35% of cap instead of 30%) once he hits ten years of service. But agree, don’t understand why he doesn’t just do the 2+1 in LA.

[FkLA]

I know alot people don’t like windhorst, but i like him, he speaks well and doesn’t run with every rumor he hears

I've grown to like him from the the TrueHoop/TBA podcasts too. He would've never gotten this platform without riding LeBron's coattails, but he's still alright in my book.

[picnroll]

With his dipshit uncle running the show, he’d probably just sit out tbh.
Works for me.

[MannyIsGod]

He’s eligible for a bigger max in two years (35% of cap instead of 30%) once he hits ten years of service. But agree, don’t understand why he doesn’t just do the 2+1 in LA.

Because he wouldn't be able to get that deal in LA I think. OKC can give it to him since he was traded. Same reason CP3 had to be traded to get it in Houston I thought.

[baseline bum]

OMG man if they end up using their capspace on Lebron and Cousins, lololololololololololol. I too would love for that to happen and then Kawhi will never be able to go to the Lakes.

First thing I thought was it would be a two year max deal with a team option on the second year. But hell no, Wesley Matthews got a four year deal with a base salary of 19% of the cap coming off an achilles tear. So Cousins might actually have a chance of a similar deal but for 25% of the cap in his base salary. I'd be a little surprised if he got the full 30% max though.

[Dverde]

Gay doesn’t deserve any hate, played hard and earned his money. Wish him well

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I don't get PG13 staying in OKC for a 2-3 year deal. The whole point of staying in OKC would be to get that fifth year. A 3 year Bird max deal in OKC pays him $99 million while a 3 year non Bird max deal in LA pays him just under $96 million.

At 30, when the deal would supposedly end, given the annual increases, he could get up to $40M per for one final contract. That's his calculation from what I'm reading.

[cjw]

Because he wouldn't be able to get that deal in LA I think. OKC can give it to him since he was traded. Same reason CP3 had to be traded to get it in Houston I thought.

As baseline bum noted, the difference in max raises over a three year deal is almost nothing. And a two year deal is a few million bucks.

[baseline bum]

I get the joke but I expect a 4 year, $28 million deal for Anderson, which is actually a really good deal.

I'd be absolutely floored. I wasn't joking.

[baseline bum]

Because he wouldn't be able to get that deal in LA I think. OKC can give it to him since he was traded. Same reason CP3 had to be traded to get it in Houston I thought.

OKC could give him 8% raises while LA could only give him 4.5%. It's the difference between signing a $99 million contract in OKC vs a $96 million one in LA over those three years.

[FkLA]

Gay doesn’t deserve any hate, played hard and earned his money. Wish him well

I hope he comes back, tbh.

[BatManu20]

Please god don’t sign Kyle to a 4-yr deal... I’m confident we’ll retain him, but I hope it’s for 3 years at most. A team option on the 3rd year would be beautiful, although doubtful.

[baseline bum]

At 30, when the deal would supposedly end, given the annual increases, he could get up to $40M per for one final contract. That's his calculation from what I'm reading.

Makes sense. If he did the 2+1 in LA and opted out the Lakers would only have Early Bird and not Full Bird rights. Early Bird would still allow them to make offer a max base year salary but the contract could only be for four years instead of five like with Full Bird. I can't remember if the raises are 4.5% with Early Bird; I think they are.

[NASpurs]

Please god don’t sign Kyle to a 4-yr deal... I’m confident we’ll retain him, but I hope it’s for 3 years at most. A team option on the 3rd year would be beautiful, although doubtful.

You pay a premium price for all that corporate knowledge inside that bulbous cranium. They will sign Fathead and you will like it.

[spursreport]

If Lakers film the remaining space with someone like Cousins seems that would gives Spurs a while lot of leverage on a trade with Leonard to Boston or Philly.

Or maybe the Spurs lock Leonard up and you get on your knees like the faggot you are.

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Makes sense. If he did the 2+1 in LA and opted out the Lakers would only have Early Bird and not Full Bird rights. Early Bird would still allow them to make offer a max base year salary but the contract could only be for four years instead of five like with Full Bird. I can't remember if the raises are 4.5% with Early Bird; I think they are.

Yes...4.5%

[cjw]

Makes sense. If he did the 2+1 in LA and opted out the Lakers would only have Early Bird and not Full Bird rights. Early Bird would still allow them to make offer a max base year salary but the contract could only be for four years instead of five like with Full Bird. I can't remember if the raises are 4.5% with Early Bird; I think they are.

Right, as it relates to LAL having cap space, this is entirely relevant as once Lebron comes to town it disappears and goes to all of his friends.

[dbestpro]

Loyalty contracts all around to further expedite the franchise's move to Seattle.

Yeah, they can share the stadium with all the homeless people.

[Spurs9]

Please god don’t sign Kyle to a 4-yr deal... I’m confident we’ll retain him, but I hope it’s for 3 years at most. A team option on the 3rd year would be beautiful, although doubtful.
Please don’t even resign him.

[cd98]

So we all know that by 11:30 Twitter will go crazy with deals for every team but the Spurs and Kawhi will still not have been traded.

[dbestpro]

The Spurs will probably move Kawhi to a team that has not even been discussed.

[objective]

Please don’t even resign him.

I'd be okay if he signed the Qualifying Offer

[BatManu20]

Please don’t even resign him.

He will be re-signed. Fathead certainly has his flaws, but he’s a heady player (pun intended) at a position of need for us who can be retained at a (hopefully) reasonable price. With Kawhi gone, depending on who we get in return, Kyle’s going to play a lot of minutes for us this year, me thinks. Just hope he makes a jump.

[NASpurs]

26 minutes until this shit kicks off.

[CP48107]

I like Kyle Anderson, a very smart player. But if Will Barton's contract is any indication, then it probably won't be cheap to keep KA.

[ducks]

Who is going to be the fly on the wall when magic and James eat eat food soon

[NASpurs]

Sounds like it's almost a sure thing. Who would had thought a year ago.

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He will be re-signed. Fathead certainly has his flaws, but he’s a heady player (pun intended) at a position of need for us who can be retained at a (hopefully) reasonable price. With Kawhi gone, depending on who we get in return, Kyle’s going to play a lot of minutes for us this year, me thinks. Just hope he makes a jump.

If he could just shoot, though. Man...that just kills us.

And I was one of his biggest defenders, but he got exposed this year without Kawhitter being on the floor with him.

[BatManu20]

Westbrook and PG were good friends long before PG was traded to OKC. But they must’ve really fucking bonded over the past year tbh :lol

[FkLA]

How did Fat Ramona get her gig on ESPN?

[HarlemHeat37]

George not going to LA would be the shock of the year IMO..

[apalisoc_9]

Hey who knows with George staying in OKC after announcing his desire to play in LA maybe teams would look at it and say maybe wr can convince kawhi to stay.

[FkLA]

Westbrook and PG were good friends long before PG was traded to OKC. But they must’ve really fucking bonded over the past year tbh :lol

Westbrook has that magnetism that Kirby had. Both are selfish and display cancerous behavior at times but for whatever reason their peers absolutely adore them.

[Clipper Nation]

Westbrook and PG were good friends long before PG was traded to OKC. But they must’ve really fucking bonded over the past year tbh :lol
:lol But all the haters said that Westbrook was a terrible teammate and nobody wanted to play with him... that can't be right!

[BillMc]

With Kawhi very likely gone, would not surprise me if they sign Kyle immediately. He was, after all, the starter most the year in KL's stead.

[cd98]

Westbrook and PG were good friends long before PG was traded to OKC. But they must’ve really fucking bonded over the past year tbh :lol

If only Kawhi had a friend.

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Hey who knows with George staying in OKC after announcing his desire to play in LA maybe teams would look at it and say maybe wr can convince kawhi to stay.

Amazing take. I think you are now the 43rd person to take note.

[NASpurs]

This Paul George/OKC thing can only be good. A team like the Sixers can look at that and be less scared to gamble on Kawhi... in order to sell him the idea to re-sign there.

[Play Boban]

If only Kawhi had a friend.
You mean Uncle Dennis?

[NASpurs]

:lmao Lakers

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[Clipper Nation]

Westbrook has that magnetism that Kirby had. Both are selfish and display cancerous behavior at times but for whatever reason their peers absolutely adore them.

Terrible comparison. Kobe didn't attract free agents or convince players to stay - he ran them offPERIOD. Players only say nice things about Kobe as a business move. They see it as their opening to sell more merchandise in China.

[dbestpro]

If only Kawhi had a friend.

This.

[FkLA]

Amazing take. I think you are now the 43rd person to take note.

44th:


This Paul George/OKC thing can only be good. A team like the Sixers can look at that and be less scared to gamble on Kawhi... in order to sell him the idea to re-sign there.

[offset formation]

Terrible comparison. Kobe didn't attract free agents or convince players to stay - he ran them offPERIOD. Players only say nice things about Kobe as a business move. They see it as their opening to sell more merchandise in China.

:lmao

[NASpurs]

44th:

Not only that but I think I've repeated myself a couple of times. I'm just adding to the counter.

[MoSpur02]

Rudy Gay coming back!!! $10 million

[Spurs9]

Kawhi value rising :lol

[MoSpur02]

BTW it's a one year deal

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Rudy Gay coming back!!! $10 million

Is that a guess or a fact, Mo?

[MoSpur02]

Is that a guess or a fact, Mo?
Yes a fact

[cd021]

Not necessarily. It could, or both BOS and PHI could still think he’s just a one year rental and not want to give up assets. Ainge isn’t going to cave, and he’s not offering much. He doesn’t make trades unless he comes out looking like a genius. So if the Lakers are out of the running, and if BOS aren’t offering much, PHI isn’t going to offer much either and assume their offer is still the best.

I think the Philly angle is wrong, If PG heads back to OKC and the Lakers use part of their cap on a 1 year max for Cousins-thinking that they are likely not in the Kawhi running, then Philly may more aggressively pursue Kawhi, as a way to potentially lure Lebron there as well.

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BTW it's a one year deal

So it looks like they aren't throwing in the towel just yet. Good to hear.

[FkLA]

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Welcome back, Joto. A pro's pro. :tu

[MoSpur02]

I think Gay coming back is a good sign for things to come

[Ron Swanson]

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Welcome back, Joto. A pro's pro. :tu

:lol

[BillMc]

You mean Uncle Dennis?
:lol

[NASpurs]

44th:

45 :lol

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[ducks]

Gay wants playoffs why resign
Did spurs convince Leonard to stay

[cd021]

Please god don’t sign Kyle to a 4-yr deal... I’m confident we’ll retain him, but I hope it’s for 3 years at most. A team option on the 3rd year would be beautiful, although doubtful.

A 3+1 makes sense, probably a flat $7 million per year too.

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45 :lol

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:rollin

[toki9]

Delete. Superfluous information at this point. You guys are really fast here.

[Seventyniner]

45 :lol

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Good point. Kawhi shouldn't be viewed as a strictly one-year rental for any team other than LAL.

[Budkin]

Paul George to OKC. There goes the Lakers superteam.

[dbestpro]

Good point. Kawhi shouldn't be viewed as a strictly one-year rental for any team other than LAL.

Then the Spurs might as well keep him for their own one year rental.

[Clipper Nation]

Hey guys, I think Paul George staying in OKC might tempt other teams besides the Lakers to trade for Kawhi. Also, Mark Cuban should have kept Tyson Chandler after the Mavs rang in 2011.

[HarlemHeat37]

Have Lakers fans begun pretending like they never wanted George in the first place?:lol

[ducks]

David Aldridge
David Aldridge
@daldridgetnt
·
1m
Confirming one year, $10 million for Rudy Gay to return to the Spurs (@ShamsCharania first).

[BillMc]

Then the Spurs might as well keep him for their own one year rental.

[Spurs9]

45 :lol

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Exactly, this just elevated his value for teams saying it’s a rental.

[Spurs9]

Have Lakers fans begun pretending like they never wanted George in the first place?:lol

Yeah look at r/Lakers.

[Seventyniner]

Then the Spurs might as well keep him for their own one year rental.

Fair enough, but if Kawhi really just wants out of SA at all costs and if he really does have a career-threatening injury, the Spurs would have an incentive to sell now.

[BatManu20]

Have Lakers fans begun pretending like they never wanted George in the first place?:lol

That started a few hours ago when reports were coming in that he was likelysticking with OKC. Go check out Lakersground. They're all trashing him, calling him a coward, mental midget, moron, etc.

[MoSpur02]

CP3 staying in Houston for $160 million

[BillMc]

CP3 staying in Houston for $160 million

Isn't that a discount?

[BatManu20]

Lakersground is melting to the ground right now. The PG thread is just a swamp of insults :lol

[cjw]

CP3 staying in Houston for $160 million

:lol is all I have to say. They better feel damn good about that core, because it’s gonna be damn hard to improve it

[Seventyniner]

Lakersground is melting to the ground right now. The PG thread is just a swamp of insults :lol

Cucked after a year and a half of assuming PG was just walking through that door.

Those fuckers don't deserve LeBron.

[ducks]

Lol rockets

[diceman]

I believe he could of signed a 5 year Max. CP3 signed a 4-yr max instead.

[BillMc]

Lakersground is melting to the ground right now. The PG thread is just a swamp of insults :lol

It'd be fun if KL signs the Supermax in the next 30 minutes just to see Lakerground explode. :lol Won't happen, but would be fun...

[objective]

Have Lakers fans begun pretending like they never wanted George in the first place?:lol

:lol

It's true, they mad

[TekXX]

Pop needs to get on the phone to lebron after he breaks bread with Magic and tell him the superteam ain't happening and he need to come to the Spurs and convince Leonard to stay.

[HarlemHeat37]

Rockets didn't really have a choice, what else could they have realistically done to remain competitive?

Last year was probably their best shot and Paul will never be healthy, but still, you can't let him walk..

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski
Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
·
5m
All-Star Chris Paul will sign a four-year, $160M max contract to stay with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell ESPN.

[objective]

Isn't that a discount?

Yeah and it sucks. Paul needed to cripple them with a 5th year when he is crippled

[BatManu20]

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[NASpurs]

46

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[cjw]

Yeah and it sucks. Paul needed to cripple them with a 5th year when he is crippled

That fourth year better be fully guaranteed. I still think it’s a crappy deal

[ducks]

Marc Stein
Marc Stein
@TheSteinLine
·
1m
DeAndre Jordan and the Dallas Mavericks have verbally agreed on a one-year deal approaching the $24.1 million option with the Clippers for next season that Jordan relinquished Friday, according to league sources

[BillMc]

Yeah and it sucks. Paul needed to cripple them with a 5th year when he is crippled

Hopefully he's washed up by year 3 or earlier.

[RGMCSE]

Hypothetically it would be amazing if bron shook the nba world and signed with the Spurs. Super team in the West.

walker
kawhi
metu
lebron
aldridge

[NASpurs]

Lakers :lmao

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[BatManu20]

DeAndre to Dallas


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[Seventyniner]

So the Rockets will have 3/4 of their cap used on two players. HH is right, they didn't really have a choice, but damn if CP0 can't stay healthy they are eventually either going to pay a shitload of tax or be forced to start two below-average players every night.

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46

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Haha. I'm hoping we can make it to 50, tbh.

[weeks]

:lol LG right now...no chris paul fantasies, no more PG...on to cousins :lmao

[Seventyniner]

Lakers :lmao

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We're halfway to the absolute fucking dream: LeBron doesn't sign with the Lakers. But I'm not going to hold my breath.

[weeks]

Lakers :lmao

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DIDN'T
EVEN
MEET

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't really understand the Jordan deal, 24 mil is a lot, but what a risk to bet on himself for a long-term deal at his age with a game that relies 100% on athleticism..good fit for Dallas and no risk for next season, they really don't want to rebuild anymore..

[BillMc]

Haha. I'm hoping we can make it to 50, tbh.

What is this number being counted? Don't quite get it.

[ducks]

Lakers might not even get James he has not committed

[Holden_Caulfield]

damn dallas making good moves. the fuck.

[baseline bum]

Isn't that a discount?

He didn't get the fifth year.

[Vic Petro]

Didn't the Lakers get fined for tampering with Paul George?

[weeks]

What is this number being counted? Don't quite get it.

how many people draw a parallel between PG/okc and kawhi/wherever

[NASpurs]

:lol LG right now...no chris paul fantasies, no more PG...on to cousins :lmao

:lmao

A big guy who had the worst injury that you can get in basketball that isn't just straight up dying.

[ducks]

So the Rockets will have 3/4 of their cap used on two players. HH is right, they didn't really have a choice, but damn if CP0 can't stay healthy they are eventually either going to pay a shitload of tax or be forced to start two below-average players every night.
They play 7 players only though

[BillMc]

how many people draw a parallel between PG/okc and kawhi/wherever

Oh, I see. Thanks.

[99 Problems]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao LA

[weeks]

:lmao

A big guy who had the worst injury that you can get in basketball that isn't just straight up dying.

not to mention a certified head case
if only LBJ would sign somewhere else, this night would be pretty awesome

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I'm almost starting to feel we should go ahead and trade Kawhitter to the land of milk and honey now. Feeling sorry for the laker faithful. Go ahead and take them for all they have and leave Kawhi nothing but a lot of reporter's questions to answer after each loss. Oh...the rich irony of that.

[Emperor]

Do Rockets have enough to sign Capela?

[BatManu20]

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[NASpurs]

Are Lebron's car collection heading back to Cleveland? :lol

[Spurs9]

Spurs going to get a huge haul for this trade after the PG signing. Maybe other teams will step up now when the cap dries up.

[MoSpur02]

Dallas should have a good team. Wanna go back to the days where the battles between Spurs vs Mavs were heated. Hopefully Spurs remain competitive

[BillMc]

:lmao

A big guy who had the worst injury that you can get in basketball that isn't just straight up dying.

But its OK, he's a good team guy with a perfect attitude. Lockeroom glue guy.

[RD2191]

Watch LeBron stay in Cleveland :lol

[BatManu20]

Baynes back to Boston


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What is this number being counted? Don't quite get it.

Number of mentions of the following:

Hey, you know what, with PG signing an extension in OKC...

[cjw]

Do Rockets have enough to sign Capela?

Assuming they don’t mind a hefty tax, then sure

[BatManu20]

Jerami Grant back to OKC. 3-yr/$27M

[Hoops Czar]

Watch LeBron stay in Cleveland :lol
The Spurs would lose all their leverage.

[baseline bum]

Do Rockets have enough to sign Capela?

They have Full Bird Rights. They can max him out if they want.

[HarlemHeat37]

Lakers ending up with post-Achilles tear Cousins would be perfect:lol

[MoSpur02]

Capela will move to another team

[BatManu20]

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[weeks]

Didn't the Lakers get fined for tampering with Paul George?
:lmao fuck

[BillMc]

Number of mentions of the following:

Hey, you know what, with PG signing an extension in OKC...

Got it. :toast

[marinoman]

Hey who knows with George staying in OKC after announcing his desire to play in LA maybe teams would look at it and say maybe wr can convince kawhi to stay.
Your imaginary sources said kawhi is traded the deal is done, don’t back pedal so soon...your sources