WOAI is reporting that KL will sign an extension

[blizz]

Didn’t see it posted. If it was. Too bad.

http://news4sanantonio.com/sports/sp...ion-per-report

Come on down Lebron.

[blizz]

Eh. It was kinda posted and it’s still speculation. Nevermind. My bad. I’d delete if I could.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Of course he'd sign the supermax. The question is whether the Spurs would be willing to offer it.

[ducks]

this leak did not come out by accident
I think it meant to attract other fa's

[coachmac87]

this leak did not come out by accident
I think it meant to attract other fa's

LeBron

[Chinook]

Of course he'd sign the supermax. The question is whether the Spurs would be willing to offer it.

Wonder if their pursuit of James is tied to their negotiations with Leonard. I've been thinking about ways to make Kawhi's contract more manageable for a team trying to compete, and having the DPE take place starting in 2020 makes the most sense. To save everyone the trouble, that puts Leonard at a projected $199M/5 deal rather than $219M/5 deal. $20 Million isn't a ton to give up when considering the increased exposure he'd get, but the new timing would allow the Spurs to skirt the tax for years, with LMA's peak APY still occurring when Kawhi's APY is low and then dropping off when the DPE money kicks in. Kawhi signing such a contract could give the Spurs the angle they need to get James to sign a smaller extension (like $110M/3), which actually leaves them room to re-up Anderson and Bertans or use the MLE.

[BillMc]

Wonder if their pursuit of James is tied to their negotiations with Leonard. I've been thinking about ways to make Kawhi's contract more manageable for a team trying to compete, and having the DPE take place starting in 2020 makes the most sense. To save everyone the trouble, that puts Leonard at a projected $199M/5 deal rather than $219M/5 deal. $20 Million isn't a ton to give up when considering the increased exposure he'd get, but the new timing would allow the Spurs to skirt the tax for years, with LMA's peak APY still occurring when Kawhi's APY is low and then dropping off when the DPE money kicks in. Kawhi signing such a contract could give the Spurs the angle they need to get James to sign a smaller extension (like $110M/3), which actually leaves them room to re-up Anderson and Bertans or use the MLE.

What do you mean "exposure"? Are you assuming signing LeBron, and the natural media exposure that would come with that? That would generate shoe deals, etc. Or some other type of exposure I'm not thinking of? Thanks.

[Chinook]

What do you mean "exposure"? Are you assuming signing LeBron, and the natural media exposure that would come with that? That would generate shoe deals, etc. Or some other type of exposure I'm not thinking of? Thanks.

Yeah. I think his shoe deal would be bigger as part of a Big Three as it is a reluctant superstar. If Kawhi were to market himself like Lillard, then he'd be bigger on his own. But if he allows himself to be rebranded as the next Pippen, he'll get the increase he wants and the bigger contract. I have my doubts about his group seeing things that way, but that'd definitely be PATFO's pitch if I were part of the team.

[BillMc]

Yeah. I think his shoe deal would be bigger as part of a Big Three as it is a reluctant superstar. If Kawhi were to market himself like Lillard, then he'd be bigger on his own. But if he allows himself to be rebranded as the next Pippen, he'll get the increase he wants and the bigger contract. I have my doubts about his group seeing things that way, but that'd definitely be PATFO's pitch if I were part of the team.

Cheers. Thanks for the clarification.

[Seventyniner]

Wonder if their pursuit of James is tied to their negotiations with Leonard. I've been thinking about ways to make Kawhi's contract more manageable for a team trying to compete, and having the DPE take place starting in 2020 makes the most sense. To save everyone the trouble, that puts Leonard at a projected $199M/5 deal rather than $219M/5 deal. $20 Million isn't a ton to give up when considering the increased exposure he'd get, but the new timing would allow the Spurs to skirt the tax for years, with LMA's peak APY still occurring when Kawhi's APY is low and then dropping off when the DPE money kicks in. Kawhi signing such a contract could give the Spurs the angle they need to get James to sign a smaller extension (like $110M/3), which actually leaves them room to re-up Anderson and Bertans or use the MLE.

Would the Spurs' offer go like this: "We'll give you 199/5 if LeBron comes here and the full 219/5 if he doesn't"? Because the Spurs can't talk to LeBron until July 1, unless we accept that all teams tamper.

[RichB]

Wonder if their pursuit of James is tied to their negotiations with Leonard. I've been thinking about ways to make Kawhi's contract more manageable for a team trying to compete, and having the DPE take place starting in 2020 makes the most sense. To save everyone the trouble, that puts Leonard at a projected $199M/5 deal rather than $219M/5 deal. $20 Million isn't a ton to give up when considering the increased exposure he'd get, but the new timing would allow the Spurs to skirt the tax for years, with LMA's peak APY still occurring when Kawhi's APY is low and then dropping off when the DPE money kicks in. Kawhi signing such a contract could give the Spurs the angle they need to get James to sign a smaller extension (like $110M/3), which actually leaves them room to re-up Anderson and Bertans or use the MLE.

Is Danny Green going to be linked to this as well given his relationship with Kawhi and perhaps Lebron? Would this team be able to have their big 3, and a suffucient supporting cast including quality shooters?

[SpursDynasty85]

Would the Spurs' offer go like this: "We'll give you 199/5 if LeBron comes here and the full 219/5 if he doesn't"? Because the Spurs can't talk to LeBron until July 1, unless we accept that all teams tamper.

I was also thinking the same thing. Free agency is not until July 2nd. Considering the source of this it does not seem very credit worthy but more just to ease tensions a bit for now.

[Chinook]

Would the Spurs' offer go like this: "We'll give you 199/5 if LeBron comes here and the full 219/5 if he doesn't"? Because the Spurs can't talk to LeBron until July 1, unless we accept that all teams tamper.

They can talk to Lebron by talking to Cavs and trying to negotiate a trade, ala CP3. That remains the most desirable way to acquire James from both SA's and Lebron's perspectives, and I expect teams to get such conversations with James going before the draft, if only so he can factor that into his decision. Houston is definitely going to try this.

[Chinook]

Is Danny Green going to be linked to this as well given his relationship with Kawhi and perhaps Lebron? Would this team be able to have their big 3, and a suffucient supporting cast including quality shooters?

http://www.shamsports.com/capulator?...dd466748788473

That's sort of what I was going for. If the starting lineup has Murray, Kawhi, James and Aldridge all in there at once, then spacing may be an issue. That's one of the reasons why I wouldn't be opposed to swapping out Murray for White. Starting a PG and PF shooter would definitely help there, and all three of the stars can shoot well enough to keep teams honest. It's not like with Wade.

[marinoman]

I would like kawhi to take less money to make it easier to max lebron but I know he won’t, understandable, just glad it seems like he’s staying

[bklynspursfan]

[Chinook]

What he didn't tweet out is that Kawhi's group had some thugs rough him up behind the Chipotle a few minutes later.

[szkorhetz]

If Bron comes, I would actually swap LMA for a floor spacing big man and a realiable 3&D player. Something like Favors+Ingles for LMA.

[bklynspursfan]

What he didn't tweet out is that Kawhi's group had some thugs rough him up behind the Chipotle a few minutes later.

[goliath]

https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-na...e-12984918.php

Per Jabari Leonard

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

If Bron comes, I would actually swap LMA for a floor spacing big man and a realiable 3&D player. Something like Favors+Ingles for LMA.

[marinoman]

According to steve kyler, the guy in the OP, lebron leaning towards family more than basketball, so he may stay put

[bklynspursfan]

According to steve kyler, the guy in the OP, lebron leaning towards family more than basketball, so he may stay put

Unless his fam is ok moving elsewhere

[BillMc]

https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-na...e-12984918.php

Per Jabari Leonard

Cheers.

And Spurs trying to re-sign Kyle to more than the qualifying offer allegedly. Good news for SAGirl.

[Chinook]

Cheers.

And Spurs trying to re-sign Kyle to more than the qualifying offer allegedly. Good news for SAGirl.

Blocked behind the paywall. What did they say about Anderson?