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

[marinoman]

what has RD2191 done to you to deserve this?

Nothing just a joke

[Marcus Bryant]

Go read earlier parts of the thread. The Laker's cap room has an expiration date. If they can't get a panic trade by the Spurs (and they can't), they can sign LeBron and PG, but they won't be close to MAX cap room next summer, because they'll have to stretch Deng to even sign the first two players. The would be able to offer Kawhi only like $80-90M under that scenario. Leverage by 'the group' is gone.

His group seemed to think the Spurs' response would be sure, whatever you want. Naive doesn't begin to describe that mindset.

[Marcus Bryant]

If you're Boston or Philly do you want to see the Cavs get Leonard? There's an angle there and unless Leonard wants to not get paid next year he'll play.

[RD2191]

Kawhi blaming tp would be like me blaming robdiaz to leave spurstalk and join lakers underground exclusive.

Does robdiaz suck? yes. Is he a ? No doubt. Would I like him to have a very painful death? Without question.
But I still wouldn’t demand to be on lakersunderground, especially if spurstalk is paying 20 million for my services

Don't hate us cuz you ain't us.

[r0drig0lac]

They definitely can, but this is assuming that both PG and Lebron want to go there. If Lebron resigns a one year with Cleveland, then whats to stop the Lakers from just waiting a year?

There is no surefire good play here. Its a gamble no matter what choice they make. There's something to be said about just moving on and getting the best you can now and focusing on the next year, too. No real good options, honestly.

It would be naive to believe that Lebron will be waiting for Kawhi for a year, if Lebron wanted to be a Laker, he would have gone there when he was younger, he will only play Los Angeles if he can form a supertime, not because is the great Los Angeles Lakers

[baseline bum]

Go read earlier parts of the thread. The Laker's cap room has an expiration date. If they can't get a panic trade by the Spurs (and they can't), they can sign LeBron and PG, but they won't be close to MAX cap room next summer, because they'll have to stretch Deng to even sign the first two players. The would be able to offer Kawhi only like $80-90M under that scenario. Leverage by 'the group' is gone.

They'd be able to offer 4 years, $99 million under that scenario. But the Lakers don't have to stretch Deng to land James + PG13 and still be able to offer Leonard a four year, $130 million contract next summer. It would be funny though, because it would force them to salary dump at least one of Ingram/Ball this summer for absolutely nothing and salary dump their first round picks this year and next. And with one less asset to package with Deng it might be harder to move him next summer. They might just have to move Ingram + Ball + Deng in a salary dump this summer to get someone to take Deng's contract off their hands so that they could hold on to Kuzma at least in the long run if they're serious about holding a slot open for Leonard.

[Pavlov]

Go read earlier parts of the thread. The Laker's cap room has an expiration date. If they can't get a panic trade by the Spurs (and they can't), they can sign LeBron and PG, but they won't be close to MAX cap room next summer, because they'll have to stretch Deng to even sign the first two players. The would be able to offer Kawhi only like $80-90M under that scenario. Leverage by 'the group' is gone.

OK, I wouldn't be sure that signing those three is their plan tbh and it's hard to see the Spurs' keeping and playing Kancerwhi at this point. I'd kind of like to see the Spurs' just sitting Kahwi, but that just extends the fiasco. It's paradoxical, but it looks like the best way for the Spurs to salvage their reputation is to accommodate Kawhi in whatever way works best for them.

[SpursDynasty85]

It would be naive to believe that Lebron will be waiting for Kawhi for a year, if Lebron wanted to be a Laker, he would have gone there when he was younger, he will only play Los Angeles if he can form a supertime, not because is the great Los Angeles Lakers

I disagree. Lakers have young talented players. Add in two top 10 players makes them contenders over Rockets even without Kawhi.

[marinoman]

I rather have kawhi possibly sit then leave for nothing and have more money open up than take trash players

[Marcus Bryant]

It would be naive to believe that Lebron will be waiting for Kawhi for a year, if Lebron wanted to be a Laker, he would have gone there when he was younger, he will only play Los Angeles if he can form a supertime, not because is the great Los Angeles Lakers

I think he goes to Philly before LA if he leaves. The Spurs are not dealing Leonard to a Western conference team, let alone the Lakers. If anything one would expect Philly to make a push for Leonard.

[SpursDynasty85]

I rather have kawhi possibly sit then leave for nothing and have more money open up than take trash players

More cap space is usually for high paid free agents. Spurs need to look for draft picks or young players on cap friendly contracts. Rookie contracts with good to great potential is 2nd only to top 5 player signings.

[SpursWoman]

Go read earlier parts of the thread. The Laker's cap room has an expiration date. If they can't get a panic trade by the Spurs (and they can't), they can sign LeBron and PG, but they won't be close to MAX cap room next summer, because they'll have to stretch Deng to even sign the first two players. The would be able to offer Kawhi only like $80-90M under that scenario. Leverage by 'the group' is gone.

I couldn't imagine anyone being so bitter to leave $100 million on the table.

[r0drig0lac]

When Kawhi said, "We'll meet again before this is all over" he meant opening night when he plays against the Spurs, and by "all over" he meant Pop's life

[exstatic]

OK, I wouldn't be sure that signing those three is their plan tbh and it's hard to see the Spurs' keeping and playing Kancerwhi at this point. I'd kind of like to see the Spurs' just sitting Kahwi, but that just extends the fiasco. It's paradoxical, but it looks like the best way for the Spurs to salvage their reputation is to accommodate Kawhi in whatever way works best for them.

Oh, there's no way they're keeping Kawhi. Once the Lakers are effectively blocked, though, other trade possibilities open, and better offers begin to flow in.

[clambake]

i'd keep him and give him lebron minutes.

[Mugen]

The Clippers haul is the best, realistic resolution to this bull tbh. Unfortunately, Spurs only have about 24 hours to get it done. Otherwise, they better be prepared to hold him until the trade deadline.

[exstatic]

I couldn't imagine anyone being so bitter to leave $100 million on the table.

The 'group' has already effectively walked away from $35M, and by saying 'Lakers only' are flirting with walking away from another $40M. They're easily that clueless.

Oh, and hi SW!

[Kori Ellis]

Hi, ex and SW!

[exstatic]

Hi, ex and SW!

Hey, Kori. Crazy times...

[SpursWoman]

Hey, Kori. Crazy times...

Got tired of commiserating by myself.

[SpursWoman]

Hi, ex and SW!

Hi!

[Marcus Bryant]

I couldn't imagine anyone being so bitter to leave $100 million on the table.

Not hard to see alternate scenario where Leonard plays last season, is Mr. Model Team Player, and the Spurs end up giving him the supermax. If he was concerned about what direction the Spurs would take after Pop retires then negotiate a player option. All signs point to his Uncle screwing things up badly which will end up costing Leonard a large amount.

[Brazil]

Kawhi’s sister.

" He has makes "

ducks is Kawhi sister ?

[spurraider21]

Hi, ex and SW!

divisive rhetoric from leadership per par

[Marcus Bryant]

His uncle has no experience doing this . I wouldn't expect a commercial banker, let alone a retail one to be able to represent an average NBA player, let alone a star.