Kawhi is trending and NBA twitter is ripping him into shreds

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Cousins had Surgery to repair a Torn ACL. As far as Kawhi he didn’t tear anything no surgeries just inflammation wink wink. As far as the news it’s only going to get worse the less he says the worse he is going to make it.

[weebo]

Nah..The only thing that could ruin his career is his quad.

If he's able to heal and play at great level again for any other teams, no one will care about what happened this season.


And the Spurs too. Don't forget about that. If he loses his trade-value, the Spurs are ed.

Seriously bro. You need to quit your . I was on KL side initially but just abandoning your teammates like that says a lot about the guy's character. If you're hurt and can't play so be it...but damn be there for the guys in that locker room. At the very least you can show that you're willing to go down with the ship with them..

[DaBears]

Cousins had Surgery to repair a Torn ACL. As far as Kawhi he didn’t tear anything no surgeries just inflammation wink wink. As far as the news it’s only going to get worse the less he says the worse he is going to make it.

That tweet was more info than we got from kiwi..

[SpurPadre]

So, I live in the SF Bay Area, and was listening to a local sports radio station here where Klay Thompson was doing an interview. He was asked about Kawhi and he said he talked to some unnamed Spurs players about him. He said to a man that they knew about as much as he did. He went on to say it's none of his business but that he's glad at least Curry is able to be on the sidelines to support them. Another shot at Made Leonard tbh.

[RD2191]

So, I live in the SF Bay Area, and was listening to a local sports radio station here where Klay Thompson was doing an interview. He was asked about Kawhi and he said he talked to some unnamed Spurs players about him. He said to a man that they knew about as much as he did. He went on to say it's none of his business but that he's glad at least Curry is able to be on the sidelines to support them. Another shot at Made Leonard tbh.

Lol. Stick to povertyball you 3rd world bum.

[exstatic]

Cousins doing similar to Kawhi fwiw.

Cousins actually has an injury.

[sasaint]

Haha. Not dissing the man at all. I've received my share of laughs over the yr since this has been my handle/fantasy sports name for some time.

Yeah. I'd argue ive watched more Spurs bball than most here, since my family had season tickets back in the Hemisphere arena. But due to my lower post count ppl dont know that, but I've never been a messageboard guy anyway, especially this forum seems to be just a bunch of BS nowadays.

Just pop in once in awhile to see if Kori and Timvp are back haha.

After I first joined the board I just lurked, gleaning a lot of really good info. It was where I always went first for reliable info and good takes. I am not sure why I chose not to post then but do now.

Here's to Stu and his eye!

[davidbowie]

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Man that would be sick if Philly was able to do that.

But not doing that trade unless I get Philly 10th pick and Darco Saric, Robert Covington, and also their 38th second round pick. Oh and they take Gasol or Mills

[r0drig0lac]

Man that would be sick if Philly was able to do that.

But not doing that trade unless I get Philly 10th pick and Darco Saric, Robert Covington, and also their 38th second round pick. Oh and they take Gasol or Mills

agree

[JohnnyMax]

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[cd021]

Also, that Pistons pick is top-four protected, I think. So no chance of it moving up. Something like Harris, Boban and Beverly for Kawhi, Patty and the picks might be good, especially if the team can get ATL to take Pau for some draft compensation (like Pau and 18 for 33 or Pau and 13 for 30). Spurs could end up with two lotto picks, a decent starting SF in Harris and about $15-18 Million in cap space to attack the their roster weaknesses. Pretty good, all things considered.

I think the Clippers could technically offer up their 2019 pick that is owned by Boston. It's lottery protected so if the Clippers miss the playoffs then they keep their pick but they can reroute it, in that case, to San Antonio.

Lowe mentioned that this was technically possible when talking about another trade a while ago but it would give the Clippers three lottery picks and Tobias Harris to offer.

I don't know if their's a way to complete a sign and trade for Bradley in a deal involving Kawhi
(Tobias Harris, the 12th & 13th pick, and Bradley for Mills and Kawhi)

but that might be another option too.

[TD 21]

That value is far and away better than Tatum and the Sac pick. The Spur may not be a contender without Kawhi, but they'd've been hosting a playoff series this year with Harris instead of nothing. I like two chances at this draft over a Kings pick which cannot be first-overall and could be as low as 30 if the SAC pick wins the lotto and Philly has the best record in the league. Huge downside, not a huge upside given the potential wait. Obviously, we've had the Tatum debate like a million times already. No reason to keep going there. But Beverly's contract is very good (old-CBA non-guaranteed expiring) and Boban is excellent ballast. When considering what the Celtics will need to use as ballast to make the numbers work, the total value gets even lower.

This completely ignores that LAC would likely offer all that for Kawhi and maybe more, while Boston is probably conservative enough to think the proposed deal is already too much. I could see a Clippers deal getting done quickly and quietly, with Woj reporting it right after the 12th pick is made. A Celtics deal would likely take days to complete, like a lot of stupid news articles going the whole time. Even if Ainge would eventually cave to this deal (which isn't enough in my opinion), he may miss his chance,

Every season is its own separate en y. I don't care what likely would have happened this season had they had Harris, I care about whether this trade would best set the franchise up for the future and I don't believe it would. The likelihood is, they'd end up with no foundational piece and get on the treadmill of mediocrity which is literally the one thing that can't happen.

The Clippers don't really have more to offer but I agree that the Celtics probably don't go far beyond Tatum and the Kings pick.

[cd021]

Man that would be sick if Philly was able to do that.

But not doing that trade unless I get Philly 10th pick and Darco Saric, Robert Covington, and also their 38th second round pick. Oh and they take Gasol or Mills

agree

Covington, Saric, Justin Anderson, the 10th and 26th picks and the draft rights Anzejs Pasecnicks & Jonah Bolden,

for Kawhi and Mills.

Math should work but would need to be completed before July 1st to take advantage of Covington's $16.7 million salary.


Spurs get the 10th, 26th, to go along with the 18th pick plus to quality prospects in Pasecnicks & Jonah Bolden- I especially like Pasecnicks but Bolden is very intriguing too. Anderson is a throw in to make the numbers works but not a bad player either and, of course, Saric is good too.

[cd021]

the butt of NBA twitter jokes ..

This better have a something like a '03 Duncan/'11 Dirk playoff run in him..Otherwise, he is never coming back from this travesty..

Nothing sticks more on an NBA player than a soft reputation..

People still hate Dwight because of the Orlando Magic situation tbh this could potentially haunt Kawhi

[TD 21]

Covington, Saric, Justin Anderson, the 10th and 26th picks and the draft rights Anzejs Pasecnicks & Jonah Bolden,

for Kawhi and Mills.

Math should work but would need to be completed before July 1st to take advantage of Covington's $16.7 million salary.


Spurs get the 10th, 26th, to go along with the 18th pick plus to quality prospects in Pasecnicks & Jonah Bolden- I especially like Pasecnicks but Bolden is very intriguing too. Anderson is a throw in to make the numbers works but not a bad player either and, of course, Saric is good too.

Think the Spurs would want Fultz, Saric and Covington. Think the 76ers would only give up one of Saric or Covington, preferably the latter. Think Spurs would prefer the former, then counter with Luwawu-Cabarrot and another asset or two in place of Covington. Fultz would have to be in it, but he's a significant risk. If his broken jumper/mental block persists, this package most likely wouldn't return a future star (unless they strike gold with a pick).

The more I think about it though, with Brown and Tatum rapidly developing, the Celtics' stinginess and the prospect of 4 massive contracts, if push comes to shove, the 76ers might be the most likely destination. In addition to their assets and being out of conference, as you alluded to, they've also got the cap space to absorb an unwanted contract. Unfortunately, Spurs would probably retain Mills. However misguided, they'd likely see his culture carrying as even more important after this fiasco and with the team trending younger.

[bklynspursfan]

I get some of the frustration, but the way some of you guys are dogging him is kind of lame.

[ace3g]

[DPG21920]

I get some of the frustration, but the way some of you guys are dogging him is kind of lame.

People are dogging the Spurs equally as much. It sucks but it was caused by a lack of communication. Why didn’t Kawhi, in the face of these “rumors” just come out and say “SA and I are on the same page and me rehabbing away from the team is no indication of my feelings towards my team and future with SA”.

[bklynspursfan]

People are dogging the Spurs equally as much. It sucks but it was caused by a lack of communication. Why didn’t Kawhi, in the face of these “rumors” just come out and say “SA and I are on the same page and me rehabbing away from the team is no indication of my feelings towards my team and future with SA”.

I think we've got certain expectations of these guys, myself included. I agree him coming out would have clarified things, but he did speak out and give that interview last month and say he wanted to remain a Spur.

The problem is when rumorville starts from social media/ESPN and we're hearing all these things. I mean that's kinda new territory for us, and Kawhi is even more closed off then TD was, so there's no assurance.

I just am at the point where im assuming he'll remain a Spur until I hear from his group or Woj, /Shams etc... That he no longer wants to, and try and ignore the other noise

[DPG21920]

The entire time the only thing I question was how Kawhi detached himself from his team. Even beyond the public comments, if you weren’t going to do that while watching your teammates squirm while handling those questions on your behalf, be engaged and present.

I think he’s injured. I think SA’s doctors didn’t do anything wrong. He could play if he wanted to, but it would be at less than 100%. I think SA’s doctors thought it would not get any worse or threaten his career.

I also think his doctors have not done much better and he went from being close 2 months ago to being out for the year. It proves (hopefully to him) that it’s not SAs doctors but a really tricky injury.

I have yet to see any evidence that his doctors found something that SA’s doctors missed. It was more of a question of the rehab process and pain tolerance.

The only issue I have been consistent on is I am disappointed that he broke the bonds of being a teammate in the face of being injured/frustrated. That’s it on my end and I think it’s a fair criticism.

[DPG21920]

I think we've got certain expectations of these guys, myself included. I agree him coming out would have clarified things, but he did speak out and give that interview last month and say he wanted to remain a Spur.

The problem is when rumorville starts from social media/ESPN and we're hearing all these things. I mean that's kinda new territory for us, and Kawhi is even more closed off then TD was, so there's no assurance.

I just am at the point where im assuming he'll remain a Spur until I hear from his group or Woj, /Shams etc... That he no longer wants to, and try and ignore the other noise

Totally fair. I’ve said, despite my objections on how he’s handled things, that the likely course is him extending. Makes too much sense all things considered and when evaluated I don’t see how anything could have happened (logically) that would drive that large of wedge when evaluated by a rational person.

[tholdren]

The entire time the only thing I question was how Kawhi detached himself from his team. Even beyond the public comments, if you weren’t going to do that while watching your teammates squirm while handling those questions on your behalf, be engaged and present.

I think he’s injured. I think SA’s doctors didn’t do anything wrong. He could play if he wanted to, but it would be at less than 100%. I think SA’s doctors thought it would not get any worse or threaten his career.

I also think his doctors have not done much better and he went from being close 2 months ago to being out for the year. It proves (hopefully to him) that it’s not SAs doctors but a really tricky injury.

I have yet to see any evidence that his doctors found something that SA’s doctors missed. It was more of a question of the rehab process and pain tolerance.

The only issue I have been consistent on is I am disappointed that he broke the bonds of being a teammate in the face of being injured/frustrated. That’s it on my end and I think it’s a fair criticism.

Thats about as sound of a response as ive seen. Kl should have just been available and able to talk about it. Then no issue.

[davidbowie]

the spurs didnt get this much coverage when we won the championship

[daslicer]

the spurs didnt get this much coverage when we won the championship

Last time they got this type of coverage was '95 when Rodman went AWOL.