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

[cutewizard]

Sorry, that video was late...

Dallas just got DJordan

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eReD07ijuZg

[cjw]

FIFY:

Magic couldn't even get a hooker to commit to a fucking in a Holiday Inn :lmao

Well, he does have the HIV

[TheDoctor]

:lmao Magic couldn't even get PG to commit to a meeting in a fucking Holiday Inn
And these fuckers are having strokes at the thought of “their” Superteam idea vanishing in front of their eyes :lol

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[TheDoctor]

Kawhi would probably show up in a fake mustache to try and save face in that situation :lol
The mental picture :lol

[Dverde]

Lakers forums must be going crazy. PG13 picks OKC, Clippers going after Kawhi

[exstatic]

i love melo not being in the picture.

Maybe HE can sign with the Lakers next year. Isn’t he one of LeBrons Banana Boat Butt Buddies?:lol

[Marcus Bryant]

:lol :lol :lol Laker media fans.

[DPG21920]

This is a massive black eye for the Lakers. They have been really, really bad for a while now and had a star publicly declaring they wanted to go. They showed to much hubris by thinking he would just walk to them when they have nothing good in place. Not only that, they probably offended him since they didn’t think he was worth it to trade for to guarantee they get him.

For that? They don’t even get a meeting. I don’t know how much this helps SA with Kawhi; one would think this would both scare and embarrass LA into doing a serious deal, but who knows how other teams view this and if will give them confidence.

But this is a big time black eye. They will likely land Lebron which will erase a lot of the stench, but doesn’t change the PG factor. It’s funny seeing Laker fans hate on PG now calling him “soft” and “scared of the big stage” but they were in love and bragging when they thought he was coming.

I will say KillaKobe hated PG the entire time so he gets props and can say whatever he wants; he never wanted PG

[Harry Callahan]

Well, he does have the HIV

Tragic Johnson (that is ironic in so many ways) had millions of dollars in the bank back in 1990, but was too stupid/lazy to buy and use a 75 cent condom. And the rest is history.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Lots of posts about "DeAndre ing" PG.

[picnroll]

Is Lebron not commuting to the Lakers (yet) meaning he wants to see which way the wind blows on Laker commitments before he puts his name on their contract? Losing Leonard would be offset somewhat by Lakers remaining in the toilet.

[Harry Callahan]

Jeannie B has placed her trust in a failed talk show host.

PG did not take a meeting with LAL post midnight because they already met in a secret, undisclosed place (tampering). It'll come out. I hope the NBA curb stomps that bunch.

[sasaint]

This is a massive black eye for the Lakers. They have been really, really bad for a while now and had a star publicly declaring they wanted to go. They showed to much hubris by thinking he would just walk to them when they have nothing good in place. Not only that, they probably offended him since they didn’t think he was worth it to trade for to guarantee they get him.

For that? They don’t even get a meeting. I don’t know how much this helps SA with Kawhi; one would think this would both scare and embarrass LA into doing a serious deal, but who knows how other teams view this and if will give them confidence.

But this is a big time black eye. They will likely land Lebron which will erase a lot of the stench, but doesn’t change the PG factor. It’s funny seeing Laker fans hate on PG now calling him “soft” and “scared of the big stage” but they were in love and bragging when they thought he was coming.

I will say KillaKobe hated PG the entire time so he gets props and can say whatever he wants; he never wanted PG

I think this rather complicates the picture, as you suggest. But I also think it really puts the skids on LeBron now until Kawhi does something. I can't see LeBron signing on with this Fakers lineup with no PG and the increasing possibility that the Spurs could keep Kawhi for a year or trade him east to a team emboldened by the PG decision.

[Dverde]

Jeannie B has placed her trust in a failed talk show host.

PG did not take a meeting with LAL post midnight because they already met in a secret, undisclosed place (tampering). It'll come out. I hope the NBA curb stomps that bunch.

DWade probably told him how terrible it is playing at home.

[CGD]

Kawhi and Mills for Saric, Covington, Fultz, Miami's 2021 unprotected pick

i'm trying to will this shit into existence.

Agreed. They can now also add Danny instead of mills if Philly prefers.

The OKC triumph should give Philly some
Hope. That team fits Leonarda temperament so much better too.

[DPG21920]

Agreed. They can now also add Danny instead of mills if Philly prefers.

The OKC triumph should give Philly some
Hope. That team fits Leonarda temperament so much better too.

I cant imagine Kawhi being moved until Lebron does his thing first.

[Spurs9]

Lakers fans really stalking LeBron. Check this out.

"https://flightaware.com/live/flight/EDG50
Lebron's plane is leaving LA at 10 am and is going to Reno Nevada and from there its going to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania which is a couple hours away from Philadelphia is Lebron going to the 76ers or Cavs?"

Philly could be the real superteam, they are in a position right now to sign Lebron and trade for Kawhi keeping Simmons and Embiid. Would Kawhi really leave that team to join Ingram/Ball and a maxed out Randle?

[dbestpro]

Lebron really is in a pickle. If he goes to the Lakers he becomes a baby sitter. The only player the Lakers seem to be able to get interest from is a center who may not be able to play but 1/4th a season. I think his best shot actually would be to sign with Philly, and then Philly pull the Leonard trade. That would firmly put Lebron where he wants to be in regards to basketball.

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Kawhi and Mills for Saric, Covington, Fultz, Miami's 2021 unprotected pick

i'm trying to will this shit into existence.

:lmao same here

[cjw]

Agreed. They can now also add Danny instead of mills if Philly prefers.

The OKC triumph should give Philly some
Hope. That team fits Leonarda temperament so much better too.

You realize how difficult it is to play in Philly, right? LA fans are super casual relatively speaking. Though if you put in hard work with no BS (the old Kawhi) then Philly loves you.



Lebron really is in a pickle. If he goes to the Lakers he becomes a baby sitter. The only player the Lakers seem to be able to get interest from is a center who may not be able to play but 1/4th a season. I think his best shot actually would be to sign with Philly, and then Philly pull the Leonard trade. That would firmly put Lebron where he wants to be in regards to basketball.

It’s not even close. Lebron isn’t going to wait a year to bring on talent, though a one year deal for Cousins could change that and give a window for Kawhi next summer (I don’t see Cousins agreeing to a one year deal with no year two protections though).

Say the Lakers can keep Lonzo or Ingram and somehow also keep Randle on his cap hold (though probably can’t given the Deng deal). Everyone else, including Hart and Kuzma, is almost certainly traded. Is Lebron excited about adding Kawhi to THAT?

Or would Embiid and Simmons, assuming everything else is dealt away, more enticing? Likely means Mills and/or Green join too.

[sasaint]

Not much of a fan, plus Parsecniks is the better of the two unsigned 1st round picks that they have.

As a big Texas Tech fan, I did not think Zhaire was ready to make the jump. He really needs the right coach/team to continue his development. PATFO/Spurs would have been the ideal place for him. But he would have been on a CoJo developmental timeline.

[duncan2150]

The PG sign With OKC is really,really good for us. Lakers Will have To make us a big offer To get kawhi.

[Marcus Bryant]

If LeBron seems headed to/strongly considering Philly expect to hear that Ainge is reconsidering what Celtics can offer for Leonard. Which is as we've known the best case scenario for the Spurs this summer.

[Russ]

All quiet on the Spurs front for a while (or not)?

In any event, the Lakers dodged a bullet with PG.

Will their dumb luck hold by still getting both LeBron and KL (the best of all worlds)?

Or will their staggering incompetence prevail by landing neither?

[Extra Stout]

You realize how difficult it is to play in Philly, right? LA fans are super casual relatively speaking. Though if you put in hard work with no BS (the old Kawhi) then Philly loves you.
The Phila media is different from douchebag wop Eagle fan. I think you’ve nailed it... they love hard work, no BS guys who do the little things right. Super knowledgeable too. Don’t care nearly as much about personalities, drama, soap opera crap as NY or LA. But they have high expectations.

Frankly, I’m not sure how Stephen A. Smith came out of there.

[picnroll]

Dream
Lebron offers to commit to 76ers if Leonard signs. Spurs trade Leonard for Fultz, Saric Miami pick, +/- Smith.

Lakers enter rebuild dream 5.

[Harry Callahan]

Here is the bottom line. LAL cannot make up for the putrid drafting the last 5 years with a couple of free agents that are old and/or injured.

They are a horrible organization right now. Dr. Buss is DEAD and not coming back.

[Russ]

The Phila media is different from douchebag wop Eagle fan. I think you’ve nailed it... they love hard work, no BS guys who do the little things right. Super knowledgeable too. Don’t care nearly as much about personalities, drama, soap opera crap as NY or LA. But they have high expectations.

Frankly, I’m not sure how Stephen A. Smith came out of there.

He didn't -- he's from NYC. He just worked for the Phiadelphia Inquirer for a while.

[bigfan]

The Phila media is different from douchebag wop Eagle fan. I think you’ve nailed it... they love hard work, no BS guys who do the little things right. Super knowledgeable too. Don’t care nearly as much about personalities, drama, soap opera crap as NY or LA. But they have high expectations.

Frankly, I’m not sure how Stephen A. Smith came out of there.

Have to say Ive lived all over the US and the sports fans in Philly (pick your sport) are the most fanatical, hard core fans in the country. They love their winners and will murder losers. Something about eating Tastycakes and drinking Birch Beer I think.

[Marcus Bryant]

The Phila media is different from douchebag wop Eagle fan. I think you’ve nailed it... they love hard work, no BS guys who do the little things right. Super knowledgeable too. Don’t care nearly as much about personalities, drama, soap opera crap as NY or LA. But they have high expectations.

Frankly, I’m not sure how Stephen A. Smith came out of there.

Philly's a shithole. Yes nice spots like Center City, Main Line, but still.

[Marcus Bryant]

Dream
Lebron offers to commit to 76ers if Leonard signs. Spurs trade Leonard for Fultz, Saric Miami pick, +/- Smith.

Lakers enter rebuild dream 5.

First place a call to Ainge. Spurs would be in a very good spot.

[cjw]

Philly's a shithole. Yes nice spots like Center City, Main Line, but still.

Most cities are shitholes by your definition. Philly has a LOT more to offer than most NBA cities. Yes, there are really bad areas. But outside of probably Salt Lake City, which NBA cities don’t?

Lebron going to Philly OR Lakers would have crazy expectations. Championship starved or living up to the number of banners in the rafters.

[Ron Swanson]

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How many does this make now? Are we at 50? :lol

[Marcus Bryant]

LeBron staking his joining the Sixers to trading for Leonard would be incredible. Spurs would likely see their 'top 20 player' return met.

[picnroll]

First place a call to Ainge. Spurs would be in a very good spot.

My thinking Lebron going to 76ers is contingent to him on Leonard also signing there triggering the whole cascade. If Lebron was to sign with Philly independent of Leonard let Boston and Philly battle it out.

[sasaint]

First place a call to Ainge. Spurs would be in a very good spot.

You are never in a good spot when you are the party making the call. Wait. Ainge would definitely make the call - and waste little time doing so.

[Mr. Body]

Lebron really is in a pickle. If he goes to the Lakers he becomes a baby sitter. The only player the Lakers seem to be able to get interest from is a center who may not be able to play but 1/4th a season. I think his best shot actually would be to sign with Philly, and then Philly pull the Leonard trade. That would firmly put Lebron where he wants to be in regards to basketball.

Agree, but even Philly isn't the best. This would be amazing in LA if they couldn't even get LeBron. Suicides.

[cd021]

Agreed. They can now also add Danny instead of mills if Philly prefers.

The OKC triumph should give Philly some
Hope. That team fits Leonarda temperament so much better too.

That's interesting, thought one could argue which they would need/want more. Mills, in terms of the cap is actually on a good deal going forward and with Simmons and Kawhi handing the ball plus Embiid in the post, having a shooter like Mills is useful but Green provides a 3&D element and isn't on a long term deal-though they would have his bird rights.

I think PATFO would probably add Mills to that deal because if Fultz were to be coming back, there simply wouldn't be guard minutes around to justify a Murray, Mills, Parker Fultz, Beli, Green rotation- not to mention White and Walker.

[Marcus Bryant]

My thinking Lebron going to 76ers is contingent to him on Leonard also signing there triggering the whole cascade. If Lebron was to sign with Philly independent of Leonard let Boston and Philly battle it out.

Yes, however it plays out both Philly and Boston will want Leonard and want to prevent the other from acquiring him. That's how you get real value back. One party is likely to blink.

[dbestpro]

Even without Leonard I would go to Philly if the goal was strictly to win a few more rings. They have the youthful parts in place. The Laker players seem to care more about playing off the court than on the court and are way too immature to get anywhere near a ring.

[Mr. Body]

If LeBron seems headed to/strongly considering Philly expect to hear that Ainge is reconsidering what Celtics can offer for Leonard. Which is as we've known the best case scenario for the Spurs this summer.

Ainge would rather smell his own farts than be serious about this deal.

[Mr. Body]

Here is the bottom line. LA cannot make up for the putrid drafting the last 5 years with a couple of free agents that are old and/or injured.

They are a horrible organization right now. Dr. Buss is DEAD and not coming back.

Blowing all those drafts hits them hard. There's no team culture, just guys wondering what the hell is going on.

[spursistan]

This is starting to take a godawful turn for the Lakers and I'm loving every second of it :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

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How many does this make now? Are we at 50? :lol
I think what people are overlooking is that PG developed a bond with Russ. Kawhi doesn’t bond with anyone.

[Vic Petro]

Philly's a shithole. Yes nice spots like Center City, Main Line, but still.

[picnroll]

Yes, however it plays out both Philly and Boston will want Leonard and want to prevent the other from acquiring him. That's how you get real value back. One party is likely to blink.
True but possibly the motivation for Leonard to sign would require the presence of Lebron.

In a personal level I’d rather see Philly than the Celtics contend. Maybe Jabari Young would move back to Philly.

[Spurs da champs]

Maybe Kawhi can have fun with Embiid or Simmons? You know since that's one of the reasons he wants to leave.

[picnroll]

I think what people are overlooking is that PG developed a bond with Russ. Kawhi doesn’t bond with anyone.
Simple. Philly gives Uncle Dennis a front office position.

[Vic Petro]

The main barrier to Lebron to Philly is fit on the court. He’s not an ideal fit with Simmons.

[Mr. Body]

One thing about Philly, their fans are great fucking sports fans. They're like Boston and NY but less entitled but as passionate and backing their guys.

[Marcus Bryant]

True but possibly the motivation for Leonard to sign would require the presence of Lebron.

In a personal level I’d rather see Philly than the Celtics contend. Maybe Jabari Young would move back to Philly.


Then all the more value to the C's that they prevent that and of course all the more reason for the Sixers to get a deal done.

[Clipper Nation]

Even without Leonard I would go to Philly if the goal was strictly to win a few more rings. They have the youthful parts in place. The Laker players seem to care more about playing off the court than on the court and are way too immature to get anywhere near a ring.
Even beyond their immaturity, they just aren't very good. Embiid alone is better than all the young talent on the Lakers' roster combined. And before anyone brings up that Embiid is injury-prone: Lonzo is already having severe knee issues and he's only played one season in the NBA.

[Marcus Bryant]

The main barrier to Lebron to Philly is fit on the court. He’s not an ideal fit with Simmons.

Well, there's one way to solve that problem and land Leonard...

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Ainge would rather smell his own farts than be serious about this deal.

The alternative is his team's window is closed with LeBron and Leonard down the road in Philly.

He's a dumb tight ass but the math ain't hard.

[Spurs da champs]

Well, there's one way to solve that problem and land Leonard...
Chip will turn Ben Simmons into a young goat.

[Marcus Bryant]

Ainge would rather smell his own farts than be serious about this deal.

Regardless, he'll have to be.

[SuperCam]

lol Spurm fan thinking lebron isn't laker done deal :lol

PG staying is bad for Spur. now Laker will have max cap space for Kiwi next year guaranteed, tbh

[Marcus Bryant]

lol whoever thinking LeBron would want to play with cap space for an entire season.

[picnroll]

Given Simmons talent, potential, youth, years on a reasonable contract he’s the player I’d be least likely to trade in the NBA.

[Clipper Nation]

lol whoever thinking LeBron would want to play with cap space for an entire season.
More to the point, why should LeBron believe that Magic can get Kawhi next year when he just failed to sign Paul George in the same situation? He couldn't even get a meeting :lol

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How many does this make now? Are we at 50? :lol

Yep, 50!

Congratulations, interwebs!

[Marcus Bryant]

More to the point, why should LeBron believe that Magic can get Kawhi next year when he just failed to sign Paul George in the same situation? He couldn't even get a meeting :lol

:toast

[Russ]

lol Spurm fan thinking lebron isn't laker done deal :lol

PG staying is bad for Spur. now Laker will have max cap space for Kiwi next year guaranteed, tbh

Unfortunately, you're probably correct. But if not, the Lakers are screwed big time . . .

[Marcus Bryant]

Given Simmons talent, potential, youth, years on a reasonable contract he’s the player I’d be least likely to trade in the NBA.

True, but would LeBron want to play with potential as his window closes?

[smaka]

Would Philly be willing to move Simmons (+fillers to make salaries work) for Leonard, if that lands them LeBron?

[picnroll]

Unfortunately, you're probably correct. But if not, the Lakers are screwed big time . . .

At least they’ll have cap space to extend Luol Deng.

[Russ]

Chip will turn Ben Simmons into a young goat.

Anyone on SpursTalk could turn Ben Simmons into a young goat.

But they won't get the chance (neither will Chip).

[szkorhetz]

Would Philly be willing to move Simmons (+fillers to make salaries work) for Leonard, if that lands them LeBron?
No fucking way.

[Marcus Bryant]

Great, no Leonard and no LeBron.

[offset formation]

More to the point, why should LeBron believe that Magic can get Kawhi next year when he just failed to sign Paul George in the same situation? He couldn't even get a meeting :lol

51?

[FireMicoHalili]

Laker fans don’t want to part with both Kuzma and Ingram. I don’t know how just one of them would be a fair trade for a 2x DPOY and a Finals MVP. Neither have proven anything.

[Mr. Body]

Laker fans don’t want to part with both Kuzma and Ingram. I don’t know how just one of them would be a fair trade for a 2x DPOY and a Finals MVP. Neither have proven anything.

Lakers fans are some of the stupidest people on the planet.

[look_at_g_shred]

Boogie should look at what SA did for Rudy and have confidence that he’d be put in a great spot to flourish. He should sign a 1 year prove it deal with the spurs tbh

[Marcus Bryant]

Boogie should look at what SA did for Rudy and have confidence that he’d be put in a great spot to flourish. He should sign a 1 year prove it deal with the spurs tbh

Nah, the Spurs would have to use Kawhi's docs.

[Mugen]

Boogie should look at what SA did for Rudy and have confidence that he’d be put in a great spot to flourish. He should sign a 1 year prove it deal with the spurs tbh

crofl, fuck that homie.

[RD2191]

Lakers fans are some of the stupidest people on the planet.

:lol

[Mugen]

Fultz/RoCo/Saric/2019 Phily/2021 Miami for Kawhi/Patty + LeBron is a fucking steal for the Sixers tbh.

[RD2191]

Boogie should look at what SA did for Rudy and have confidence that he’d be put in a great spot to flourish. He should sign a 1 year prove it deal with the spurs tbh

Fuck yeah, and he can beat the shit out of Sean Elliott while he's here. :tu

[dabom]

If Philly gets lebron, you ask for simmons.

[Marcus Bryant]

Fultz/RoCo/Saric/2019 Phily/2021 Miami for Kawhi/Patty + LeBron is a fucking steal for the Sixers tbh.

Yes. Spurs could rightly command more in that scenario. Ainge would be calling, no doubt.

[Marcus Bryant]

If Philly gets lebron, you ask for simmons.

:tu

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Fultz/RoCo/Saric/2019 Phily/2021 Miami for Kawhi/Patty + LeBron is a fucking steal for the Sixers tbh.

If LeBron goes to Philly, then Ainge will crumble.

[Clipper Nation]

51?
Come on, it's a valid question. There's nothing Magic can say to him to explain away the PG13 failure.

[Mugen]

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[BatManu20]

Lebron please go to Philly. Would love nothing more.

[Mugen]

Lebron ain't going to Philly.

Maybe not but this has to make Ainge do a spit-take in whatever Waspy ass fucking BBQ he's at right now.

[Mr. Body]

Maybe LA goes for Cousins and even Melo. That would be awesome. Fucking useless expensive players ensuring mediocrity for another several years.

[RD2191]

Lebron please go to Philly.

Do you want a Lakers fan mass suicide?

[dabom]

Lebron please go to Philly.

They have to most "assets" to trade. Lebron knows what he's doing.

[spursistan]

Bidding war for Leonarrd between Philly and Boston :tu.

[BatManu20]

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[picnroll]

:tu

I’m sure they will. Pop would also probably like The Liberty Bell and original copy of The Declaration of Independence.

[Mr. Body]

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This is all on the Lakers. If they could develop a scrappy, hard-working team of guys anyone would want to mentor, LeBron would be there. He'll, they even traded for IT, a guy he already didn't like playing with. WTH.

[dbestpro]

Philly will get Lebron, just because Lebron is smart. Philly will not give up Simmons. No need to. The Spurs will send Kawhi to Philly for the previous package. Even if somehow the Lakers land Kawhi next year, he will go mad playing with a bunch of scrubs who are more interested in being players than playing the game of basketball.

[Marcus Bryant]

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...and so it begins.

[ducks]

Lol sixers get meeting with James
Lol lakers get no meeting with pg

[Marcus Bryant]

Philly will get Lebron, just because Lebron is smart. Philly will not give up Simmons. No need to. The Spurs will send Kawhi to Philly for the previous package. Even if somehow the Lakers land Kawhi next year, he will go mad playing with a bunch of scrubs who are more interested in being players than playing the game of basketball.

The Spurs get better deal from Boston.

[spursistan]

Lakers hilarious whiffing on Paul George might have gotten Lebron's feet cold. I still don't think he goes there solo..

[picnroll]

Lebron to 76ers. Lakersground goes Jonestown. :lol

[dbestpro]

Philly has a great history with Dr. J, and Wilt. James could settle much more readily into that legacy than he would with the Lakers. With the Lakers he becomes just another flower in the garden.

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski
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For today's meeting, Sixers will meet with LeBron James' reps, sources tell ESPN. James will not attend this meeting.
Adrian Wojnarowski
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Philadelphia is meeting with LeBron James and his reps today in Los Angeles, league sources tell ESPN.

[picnroll]

Boston would have to give up Tatum + for a signed Leonard.

[Mr. Body]

Lakers hilarious whiffing on Paul George might have gotten Lebron's feet cold. I still don't think he goes there solo..

He was widely discussed as not wanting to go there alone. The Spurs not automatically kowtowing to LA destiny killed everything.

[Mugen]

Spurs have a window to get Ainge on the phone and get a fucking package going.

[BatManu20]

Only meeting with his reps though. Meh.


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[Mr. Body]

Boston would have to give up Tatum + for a signed Leonard.

I still don't see how Boston can tie up huge money in one position with Hayward and Leonard.

[Marcus Bryant]

Boston would have to give up Tatum + for a signed Leonard.

Yes, either Philly or Boston would blink in that scenario. Get the guy who can guard LeBron...

[Kindergarten Cop]

Adrian Wojnarowski
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For today's meeting, Sixers will meet with LeBron James' reps, sources tell ESPN. James will not attend this meeting.
Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
Philadelphia is meeting with LeBron James and his reps today in Los Angeles, league sources tell ESPN.

Woj contradicting himself?

(NM, post format threw me off.)

[Clipper Nation]

Only meeting with his reps though. Meh.


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[Marcus Bryant]

https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ot3hZ5bcy8o/giphy.gif


Spurs have a window to get Ainge on the phone and get a fucking package going.

[dabom]

I would hold out for simmons.

[Marcus Bryant]

https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ot3hZ5bcy8o/giphy.gif


I would hold out for simmons.

[dbestpro]

https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ot3hZ5bcy8o/giphy.gif

They will tell you no. Simmons is untouchable.

[Russ]

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Never a good look. Like when Pop tried to meet with Grant Hill in (Chicago?) in the attempt to keep TD with the Spurs.

Or when the Spurs sent CWebb a video because they couldn't get him to come to SA for a meeting.

Not a good sign for Philly.

[ducks]

James said his agent would be meetings he would not

[BatManu20]

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[Clipper Nation]

Never a good look. Like when Pop tried to meet with Grant Hill in (Chicago?) in the attempt to keep TD with the Spurs.

Or when the Spurs sent CWebb a video because they couldn't get him to come to SA for a meeting.

Not a good sign for Philly.
LeBron already said he wasn't going to attend any meetings with anyone. Also, this meeting was unplanned.

This is a great sign for Philly.

[Russ]

LeBron already said he wasn't going to attend any meetings with anyone. Also, this meeting was unplanned.

This is a great sign for Philly.

I hope you're right. :)

(But the fact that LeBron wasn't there wasn't my point.)

[dabom]

Lebron to Sixers is pretty close. SA still has a chance in all this.

If I don't get simmons, Lebron can play with Kawhi in SA. Fuck those other shitty bum deals.

[Dverde]

Best case trade from Boston would be Brown, Morris, and Rozier package. They are not trading Tatum or Hayward. Kyrie is possible.

[Mugen]

Best case trade from Boston would be Brown, Morris, and Rozier package. They are not trading Tatum or Hayward. Kyrie is possible.

You're gonna risk Bron and Kawhi going to Philly and owning the conference for the next 3-4 years because of Jayson Tatum?

[mudyez]

Lakers going after McGee! ��

[dabom]

And no player from all those teams except simmons is worth anything.

Philly

Kawhi, Lebron, Embiid is killing it. No joke.

[dabom]

That's 2 rings easy.

[dabom]

You can't stop Kawhi or Lebron or Embiid one on one. Not gonna happen. And they will lock your ass up easy. :lol

[BatManu20]

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Per source, Sixers meeting with Lebron was not originally planned.

[Lostwingman]

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Oh man, Lakers gonna be on suicide watch.

[dabom]

PG not in LA or Kawhi. Lebron looking at plan B.

[Marcus Bryant]

You're gonna risk Bron and Kawhi going to Philly and owning the conference for the next 3-4 years because of Jayson Tatum?

:tu

[Marcus Bryant]

And no player from all those teams except simmons is worth anything.

Philly

Kawhi, Lebron, Embiid is killing it. No joke.

Yep. Fans worry about potential LeBron wants to win now.

[marinoman]

Is their anything to make of Lilard’s tweet late last night. Is he joining bron? That’s what some on twitter say

[cd021]

Fultz/RoCo/Saric/2019 Phily/2021 Miami for Kawhi/Patty + LeBron is a fucking steal for the Sixers tbh.
I ran the math, it wouldn't work. They would add 10.2 million in salary from that trade and even if they trade Bayless, Anderson, and Korkmaz and take back no salary to a team with cap space, they'd still be at least couple million short of Lebron's max- without getting into all of the roster charges. Subbing Mills out for Green would save $1.5 but they still have Zhaire Smith's cap hold too and that's probably at least $2.5 million..

Edit. Forgot :lol. They could just sign Lebron 1st (after dumping Bayless on another team) and then swing a trade for Kawhi.

[spurs2112]

I know it's a long shot but does anyone think Pop tries to talk to Lebron/reps ?

[spursistan]

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Per source, Sixers meeting with Lebron was not originally planned.



This is definitely in reaction to the Lakers dropping the ball on PG13 and the Spurs not budging on the Leonard trade front..

Lebron clearly wants to be a Laker but he is just no going there to babysit Lonzo fuckin' Ball and the rest of the kids. Magic must be shitting bricks right now..

[smaka]

I would only help Philly with a trade to form a super team if it lands us Simmons. We don't need Saric, RoCo etc... Not beating anyone with these guys.

[marinoman]

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Per source, Sixers meeting with Lebron was not originally planned.



The la meeting must’ve sucked and possibly made lebron reconsider

[BatManu20]

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[dabom]

You get lakers to sell the farm, You tell the Celtics to antee up. They sell Tatum. Go to sixers and tell them the celtics are offering tatum. Get simmons.

[cd021]

I would only help Philly with a trade to form a super team if it lands us Simmons. We don't need Saric, RoCo etc... Not beating anyone with these guys.

Simmons is a future super star-no way they part with Simmons-Saric and Covington are both above average starters and Saric still has upside, its a good start in a trade

[BatManu20]

Lebron likely doing due diligence while simultaneously using Philly as leverage for LA to make a trade tbh.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I would only help Philly with a trade to form a super team if it lands us Simmons. We don't need Saric, RoCo etc... Not beating anyone with these guys.

There's no way they're trading Simmons, especially if LeBron joins - he's represented by LeBron's Klutch agency, just like Murray. The question is, would this make Ainge shit bricks and include Tatum + picks in the trade package for the snake.

[dabom]

I'd still prefer Kawhi and Lebron in Spurs uniform though.

[dbestpro]

Bottom line is Magic thought he was Ainge and tried to low ball the Spurs. As everything is time sensitive and in retrospect he should have offered Pop the kitchen sink. Now, the only noted players he might sign is an injured Cousins and Anthony after he gets bought out.

[dabom]

I'd still prefer Kawhi and Lebron in Spurs uniform though.

[cd021]

:lmao
Oh man, Lakers gonna be on suicide watch.

#Trusttheprocess

#Nomorelakersmagic

:lol

Underwhelmed Aldridge in a meeting three years ago and begged for a second one to try and save face.

PG-13 wouldn't even take a meeting :lmao

[dbestpro]

Lebron likely doing due diligence while simultaneously using Philly as leverage for LA to make a trade.

Trade for who? Love? He's been there.

[cjw]

Never a good look. Like when Pop tried to meet with Grant Hill in (Chicago?) in the attempt to keep TD with the Spurs.

Or when the Spurs sent CWebb a video because they couldn't get him to come to SA for a meeting.

Not a good sign for Philly.

Yeah, because meeting Durant in the Hamptons worked out so poorly for Golden State

[BatManu20]

Trade for who? Love? He's been there.

Kawhi..

[Clipper Nation]

Lebron likely doing due diligence while simultaneously using Philly as leverage for LA to make a trade.

If it was just due diligence, I think this meeting probably would have been scheduled well in advance, though. It's not like it was a secret that Philly wanted LeBron.

The Sixers suddenly went from not getting a meeting to getting a meeting. Meanwhile, the media went from photoshopping LeBron into Lakers uniforms to saying "don't count Philly out, they still have a chance." That suggests there's at least legitimate interest from LeBron now.

[marinoman]

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[BatManu20]

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Welp. It’s almost certainly LA if he’s already decided.

[Mugen]

LeBron is still likely laker but just the Philly meeting is huge in general for Kawhi's value around the league.

[Russ]

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LeBron likely made his decision some time ago (just like PG did).

[bklynspursfan]

Nick Wright put that, yet his people are meeting with Philly. Would seem strange to me that he's having his people meet if his decision is made. (Unless it's Philly and they're working some stuff out)

[dbestpro]

I think the Lakers are going to sign a former allstar that played with the Spurs last year. I think the Spurs will keep Kawhi and try to repair the damage. This means that Parker will be out, look for Manu to return for one more year, and the Lakers will be one of the teams that will try to sign Tony.

[ducks]

So the sixers meeting was not planned
Maybe trying to force magic to do something

[Russ]

Nick Wright put that, yet his people are meeting with Philly. Would seem strange to me that he's having his people meet if his decision is made. (Unless it's Philly and they're working some stuff out)

It's called being respectful . . .

[Clipper Nation]

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I generally like Nick Wright's analysis, but when has he ever broken a story like this? If Woj, Shams or Stein says LeBron's made his decision, then I'll believe it.

[RGMCSE]

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:lol

[Texas_Ranger]

It would make sense to go to 76ers... Why would anyone who wants to win go to the Lakers? Anyways the east will be boring as fuck.

[Mr. Body]

Bottom line is Magic thought he was Ainge and tried to low ball the Spurs. As everything is time sensitive and in retrospect he should have offered Pop the kitchen sink. Now, the only noted players he might sign is an injured Cousins and Anthony after he gets bought out.

The kitchen sink wouldn't have done it. The Lakers kitchen sink ain't all that nice.

[dbestpro]

It would make sense to go to 76ers... Why would anyone who wants to win go to the Lakers? Anyways the east will be boring as fuck.

Guaranteed trip to the finals with 76ers. Guaranteed movie deal with the Lakers. Lebron will decide his future based upon these two goals.

[RD2191]

Tuesday?? Wtf. Announce it right now :pctoss

[ducks]

It's called being respectful . . .

The meeting was not planned to begin with
And James is not respectfully

[marinoman]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhB3rI-X0AA7mZe?format=jpg

[dabom]

You get lakers to sell the farm, You tell the Celtics to antee up. They sell Tatum. Go to sixers and tell them the celtics are offering tatum. Get simmons.

[ducks]

Tuesday?? Wtf. Announce it right now :pctoss

Guy is trolling if he made up his kind it would be Monday if not today

[dbestpro]

The kitchen sink wouldn't have done it. The Lakers kitchen sink ain't all that nice.
I agree. I thought the Lakers had some nice players based off of stats and then I watched their tape. ......................:rolleyes

[Ice009]

If true, why Tuesday morning. If he's made his decision, annouce it tomorrow. Why make people wait for it?

[RD2191]

What a stupid fucking tweet. That's like me saying LeBron will make his decision in the next week. :lol it's a pointless and worthless tweet.

[Mr. Body]

I agree. I thought the Lakers had some nice players based off of stats and then I watched their tape. ......................:rolleyes

It's all espn and fanboi hype. Even if the Spurs wouldn't want to help out the Lakers, their players aren't that great, even fool's gold.

[NASpurs]

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[RD2191]

If true, why Tuesday morning. If he's made his decision, annouce it tomorrow. Why make people wait for it?

Dude is full of shit. It's like a weather man saying it'll rain sometime this summer :lol

[NASpurs]

LET’S GO PHILLY

[marinoman]

If true, why Tuesday morning. If he's made his decision, annouce it tomorrow. Why make people wait for it?
Drama would be my guess.

[RD2191]

Simmons for Kawhi or the Sixers can go fuck themselves too.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Come on Ainge.

[Ron Swanson]

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Get after it, Brett. You know what needs to be done.

[dabom]

Simmons for Kawhi or the Sixers can go fuck themselves too.

[Spurs4#5]

Demarcus cousins has made his decision. Expect him to announce it by next week.

see anyone can spew out BS while making it legit.

Nick Wrongs takes are trash and so is he

[look_at_g_shred]

Simmons for Kawhi or the Sixers can go fuck themselves too.

[dbestpro]

Could the Spurs commit to sending Leonard to Philly as long as Lebron does not sign up in the west?

[dabom]

If the Spurs can get a PG too. Makes perfect sense for both teams.

[RD2191]

Demarcus cousins has made his decision. Expect him to announce it by next week.

see anyone can spew out BS while making it legit.

Nick Wrongs takes are trash and so is he

:lol tbh.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs are never getting Simmons. Stop.

[dbestpro]

Spurs are never getting Simmons. Stop.

Lebron to Philly would make Fultz more expendable as Simmons would become the full time PG.

[BD24]

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haha this is fucking fantastic.

[offset formation]

Come on, it's a valid question. There's nothing Magic can say to him to explain away the PG13 failure.

I agree with the idea--your point. And you actually came at it from a bit of a different angle which is why I put the question mark. I just think in general, that it has been :deadhorse:deadhorse:deadhorse

[Vic Petro]

Damn Spurs fans emboldened. 3 days ago you were talking yourselves into Kuzma and Josh Hart. Now it’s Simmons or Tatum or no deal :lol

[RD2191]

Spurs are never getting Simmons. Stop.

So fuck them then. We're basically handing them at least 2 titles if we give them Kawhi and help them land LeBron.

[dabom]

Spurs are never getting Simmons. Stop.

Celtics 4-1 vs philly. And then Celtics get shit on, then Lebron gets shit on.

You go to title contention if they make the trade.

[offset formation]

Simmons for Kawhi or the Sixers can go fuck themselves too.

Now you're talking.

[RD2191]

Damn Spurs fans emboldened. 3 days ago you were talking yourselves into Kuzma and Josh Hart. Now it’s Simmons or Tatum or no deal :lol

You're good damn right. We came to our senses.

[Chinook]

Spurs are never getting Simmons. Stop.

I wouldn't say "never". He's gotta get old and washed up some time.

[Ice009]

Spurs are never getting Simmons. Stop.

Well, I actually had a dream somewhere towards the end of the regular season last season and Ben Simmons was in a Spurs uniform on the court playing and Kawhi wasn't there (I think it was still around the time that Kawhi was supposed to come back). I did post about this before. I wonder if that dream was full of shit (I seriously doubt the Sixers would trade him). I didn't even watch Simmons much last year (only watched a few Philadelphia games), so not sure why he ended up in there.

[Chinook]

If true, why Tuesday morning. If he's made his decision, annouce it tomorrow. Why make people wait for it?

Gotta set up that ESPN special.

[BatManu20]

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Yea this would obviously have to be their main selling point, along with staying in the East.


Lebron + Kawhi + Embiid = Eastern Conference fucked.

[BatManu20]

Damn Spurs fans emboldened. 3 days ago you were talking yourselves into Kuzma and Josh Hart. Now it’s Simmons or Tatum or no deal :lol

:lol

[CP48107]

I so "wish" that by Tuesday morning, Lebron can shock the world by saying he is coming to the Spurs. Team up with Kawhi & LMA & Pop, and finally take down the Mighty Warriors.

[dabom]

Spurs getting Lebron would be the biggest "fuck you" to the world after all this drama. :lol

[dabom]

And those other teams will stay bums.

[dbestpro]

Spurs getting Lebron would be the biggest "fuck you" to the world after all this drama. :lol

Now, that would be how you build a legacy.

[Vic Petro]

Lebron should direct the Sixers to trade best assets on Kawhi then come on TV Tuesday morning and tear off his shirt to reveal a Spurs jersey

[NASpurs]

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[cd021]

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Better than the "Now this is going to be fun!" SI cover tbh :lmao

[BD24]

I think Simmons is untouchable, but with that said if the 76ers get both Kawhi and Lebron it does make Simmons expendable tbh. He and Lebron play a similar role with lebron obviously being better at said role.

Simmons is fairly worthless without the ball in his hands due to the fact he cant fucking shoot tbh.

[dabom]

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Philly, you can stay a bottom feeder, or be the Alpha. It's up to you.

[Ice009]

Lebron should direct the Sixers to trade best assets on Kawhi then come on TV Tuesday morning and tear off his shirt to reveal a Spurs jersey

Ouch. He should tell Philly to trade Simmons for Kawhi and then sign with the Spurs.

[lmbebo]

I think Simmons is untouchable, but with that said if the 76ers get both Kawhi and Lebron it does make Simmons expendable tbh. He and Lebron play a similar role with lebron obviously being better at said role.

Simmons is fairly worthless without the ball in his hands due to the fact he cant fucking shoot tbh.

Don't think so. Simmons can't shoot, but is young. Lebron may be a 1 year rental .. Lebron is also 33 with a long 15 year career. At some point the wheels fall off ...

[024]

LeBron going to the Lakers makes no sense unless he really just wants to "retire" there. The Lakers need to prove they can flip their assets for someone good first. Otherwise, the team is just full of unproven young players (who IMO are pretty low potential) that just aren't very good. Lakers need to sign Cousins or trade for Kawhi before LeBron should even consider there. And even then, why move to the West to fight the warriors, rockets, other darkhose west teams, and Celtics on the way to the championship when you can just join the sixers and only have to play the Celtics to get to the finals.

[John B]

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Kawhi is already with Spurs if Bron wants to play with him. When is Pops’ schedule to meet with Bron? Has it been announced?

[spursreport]

Why would the Spurs bend over for Philly and help them form a superteam? Not even getting Simmons back and taking back b-level talent and worthless picks in the process? I just don’t see it. Covington sucks. Saric sucks. They are loaded with guards and don’t need Fultz. The draft picks (even the Miami one) is far from a guarantee to be anything special. That’s literally settling.

[lmbebo]

Kawhi is already with Spurs if Bron wants to play with him. When is Pops’ schedule to meet with Bron? Has it been announced?

Nothing announced. Doesn't sound like it would happen at this point with all the drama/uncertainty surrounding Spurs/Kawhi

[dbestpro]

Why would the Spurs bend over for Philly and help them form a superteam? Not even getting Simmons back and taking back b-level talent and worthless picks in the process? I just don’t see it. Covington sucks. Saric sucks. They are loaded with guards and don’t need Fultz. The draft picks (even the Miami one) is far from a guarantee to be anything special. That’s literally settling.

Flip some of the Philly stuff to Minnesota for Wiggins and Towns.

[dabom]

Philly could trade simmons and settle with fultz at PG.

[Marcus Bryant]

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Hell yes. This is where you want to be.

https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ot3hZ5bcy8o/giphy.gif

[Marcus Bryant]

Hey Sixers, do you want Leonard and James? Well....

[dabom]

Hey Sixers, do you want Leonard and James? Well....

:lol

[look_at_g_shred]

Sixers would be smart to get a deal done with the spurs now so they have more ammo for the meeting

[NASpurs]

One thing is for sure, either the Sixers or the Lakers are going to be desperate as fuck they missed out on free agents. Perfect time for picking and leaving just a husk of a corpse.

[NASpurs]

Send Kawhi to a Lebron-less, empty Lakers team void of talent (after you pick clean Ingram, etc from them) and he'll be stuck with probably just Boogie Cousins :lmao

[RD2191]

I wonder what PATFO is holding out for? Are the offers for Kawhi really that bad?

[spursreport]

Sixers would be smart to get a deal done with the spurs now so they have more ammo for the meeting

:lol at you wanting to settle for the sixers crap as well and that the Spurs should just accept it.

[John B]

Things are getting better. Spurs should really ask for Simmons to make the deal. Again Simmons with Bron and KL is expendable. This just helps Spurs cause. Spurs can build on Simmons. 2nd best is Spurs 1 year rental with Bron and KL. if it doesn’t work, we have excellent cap space after next year to lure Davis.

[NASpurs]

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[look_at_g_shred]

:lol at you wanting to settle for the sixers crap as well and that the Spurs should just accept it.
Because Simmons and the pick is settling lol

[Russ]

I wonder what PATFO is holding out for? Are the offers for Kawhi really that bad?

Bad to nonexistent would be my guess.

Plus waiting can only help.

[NASpurs]

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[look_at_g_shred]

Bout to head out..should I wear my Leonard jersey?

[Baam]

Rooting for Philly, just think Fultz has the biggest upside and I can't see how the bball won't be 10 times more fun to watch with Fultz/Saric.

Fultz White/LW
Murray Beli
RoCo Green
Saric Gay
LMA Gasol

+ Miami pick and getting rid of Mills

[Russ]

Bout to head out..should I wear my Leonard jersey?

Yes, just put a flak jacket over it . . .

[look_at_g_shred]

I wonder what PATFO is holding out for? Are the offers for Kawhi really that bad?
Everything I’ve seen has been the spurs haven’t even really tried hard to negotiate. They’ve been playing hardball.

[NASpurs]

Ainge must be sweating bullets reading all of these tweets.

[BD24]

Bout to head out..should I wear my Leonard jersey?
Had the same dilema yesterday. Took that shit off and threw on a 2014 championship shirt instead :lobt2:

[marinoman]

If LeBron really wants Leonard then only 1 team actually has him, other teams are just trying, poorly i might add.
No brown or tatum
Simmons is off the table
Then kindly go fuck yourselves

[Mugen]

RC and Pop are exactly where you would want to be right now. I see this ending in 3 possible ways of most likely to least likely.

-Spurs get a good return from Philly
-Spurs get a good return from the Celtics
-Kawhi re-signs for a little less than supermax as a fuck you tax from Pop/RC

[John B]

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Bron is helping Spurs cause tbh. Spurs should really demand Simmons, 2021 Miami and the farm for KL to make it happen. It’s ripe for the picking. I’m not doubting PATFO knows this. Fuck Magic and his yearlong collusion :lol

[Mugen]

You've have to be legit fucking retarded to think that Jaylen Brown or Fultz would be off the table even if it's for a 1 year rental of Kawhi fucking Leonard :lol

[-21-]

If you're LeBron, you're basically choosing between the best shot at more championships (Philly) or the best place for your family (LA).

[duncan2150]

I still believe best package can come from LA With randle and ingram.

I like fultz and saric but not a lot covington, plus he has a big contract.

[dabom]

I still believe best package can come from LA With randle and ingram.

I like fultz and saric but not a lot covington, plus he has a big contract.

:vomit

[SpursBills]

If you're LeBron, you're basically choosing between the best shot at more championships (Philly) or the best place for your family (LA).

I don't think there is any way he chooses any city but LA. Lebron seems like a true family man. No way he wants to be away from his kid for 9 months a year.

[BSfromTX]

Everything I’ve seen has been the spurs haven’t even really tried hard to negotiate. They’ve been playing hardball.

He who speaks first loses. Pop is probably letting teams bid and not countering.

[dabom]

He who speaks first loses. Pop is probably letting teams bid and not countering.

It's good that RC never set a ceiling. You can tell he is sober. :tu

[BatManu20]

This guy legit?


@BenORyan4
Jun 30
Sources: The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to make a major offer to the Spurs by midnight. The 76ers believe getting Kawhi Leonard opens the door for Lebron James. Six (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=48994)ers

[marinoman]

Espn just said Philadelphia is saying embiid, simmons and fultz are off limits. Seriously? Fuck that

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Does anyone think there is any hope of Kawhi taking the $219 Million and staying?

[dabom]

Here we go.


@BenORyan4
Jun 30
Sources: The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to make a major offer to the Spurs by midnight. The 76ers believe getting Kawhi Leonard opens the door for Lebron James. Six (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=48994)ers

Let's go. :lol

[RD2191]

Espn just said Philadelphia is saying embiid, simmons and fultz are off likits. Seriously? Fuck that

Lmao. Fuck ESPN.