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

[Marcus Bryant]

This. Ainge CANNOT let a superteam form in Philly. With the Kyrie situation uncertain, even with their young talent, they ain't gettin' past LeBron and Kawhi. Their window could be shut.

I saw some dumbass article about the Celtics getting Leonard with a sign and trade for Marcus Smart. Two worst fanbases in the NBA have to be the Lakers' and Celtics'.

[Marcus Bryant]

I never took it as Philly being able to acquire LeBron AND Kawhi - I always thought it was one or the other. How do you see them realistically getting both?

They have to send out enough salary of course for Leonard but they have the assets to make it work.

[Marcus Bryant]

If you're Philly do you not do everything you can to make LeBron+Embiid+Leonard+Simmons happen?

Look at what they did on draft night. Don't think maybe the interim GM in Philly is in touch with his buddies down south?

[baseline bum]

I never took it as Philly being able to acquire LeBron AND Kawhi - I always thought it was one or the other. How do you see them realistically getting both?

They have almost $53 million in capspace. They could sign LeBron for the max $35.4 million starting salary leaving about $18.3 million for them to try to bring Red and Bellinelli back. Really more like $19.2 million if they sign both since you can wipe away another $889k cap hold for an empty roster spot in that case. Give Red $12 million and Beli $7 million and you're good. They trade Fultz' $8.3 million, Saric's $3.3 million, Smith's $2.2 million and they're only about $2.3 million short from sending enough salary out so that Leonard's $20.1 million isn't more than 125% of the Sixers' outgoing salary. Philly has a variety of ways to hit that extra $2.3 million.

[YGWHI]

Maybe the Spurs' relationship with Leonard can be restored, but is that going to happen in a month?

No. The Spurs wants Kawhi to stop hearing other people voices, they're telling him there's no supermax and basically asking him to let his uncle.

That's why I've said before the Spurs don't want to keep Kawhi/RC comments are just part of trade-talks. They already know he won't fire his uncle since he's his father figure and his mom's loved brother.

[rasuo214]

I've said before Philly was probably the best trade option for the Spurs. They have the assets, they have the motivation (would help land Lebron and overtake the Celtics), and Brown is someone Pop wouldn't mind seeing succeed.

Edit: Reasons for Kawhi to re-sign with Philly: his doctor has ties to the Sixers, his uncle lives near Philly, it's a big market, he won't be forced to be the face of the franchise and it would be tough to leave a young superteam.

[Spurs da champs]

I think Philly should just go for Leonard or George. Having both LBJ and Simmons is redudnant.

[BackHome]

Yeah once they drafted Mikal Bridges a SF/SG who would fit perfectly with the Spurs I was like Hmmm maybe Philly trade.

[baseline bum]

Yeah once they drafted Mikal Bridges a SF/SG who would fit perfectly with the Spurs I was like Hmmm maybe Philly trade.

Bridges got traded to the Suns.

[Marcus Bryant]

Bridges got traded to the Suns.

"Hey Brett, ask them to draft Zhaire and for the Heat 2021 1st."

"Sure thing RC..."

[Marcus Bryant]

"Sorry Brett...BRB gotta take this it's Kawhi's dumbass Uncle..."

[baseline bum]

"Hey Brett, ask them to draft Zhaire and for the Heat 2021 1st."

"Sure thing RC..."

I hope no promises were made. If LeBron goes to Philly RC can tell Ainge give me Tatum and the Sacramento pick or you get to have another Warriors to compete with, except this one is in your division.

[Marcus Bryant]

"Ok im back"

"What'd the uncle want?"

"If we changed our position on the supermax. I told him that was still with the Holts. lol"

"Lulz"

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[coachmac87]

Maybe the Spurs' relationship with Leonard can be restored, but is that going to happen in a month? Philly may need Leonard in the fold to recruit LeBron. If the Sixers are putting a reasonably good return in front of the Spurs do they pass? I don't think so. They have all the cover they need with the fanbase for moving Leonard.

Philly got an unprotected 2021 first round pick from Miami....

That's just more ammo for their "trade proposal"

[Marcus Bryant]

I hope no promises were made. If LeBron goes to Philly RC can tell Ainge give me Tatum and the Sacramento pick or you get to have another Warriors to compete with, except this one is in your division.

Yeah, still you think at this point the Celtics have communicated their general offer. Also Ainge probably thinks he can assrape everyone.

[Marcus Bryant]

If I had to guess the conversation with Philly is more along the lines of 'what would you be looking for.

Well, young players and picks

[Russ]

I can tell you right now, LA sports radio is freaking out due to the Spurs' silence.

Good things come to those who wait.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Watch what happens next — if LeBron re-ups 1+1 in Cleveland, and George does the same in OKC, it means the three of them are punting for the year and waiting out the end of Kawhi’s contract before they all go to LA.

Why would George sign a 1+1 in OKC and risk an injury ruining his career? I would think at his age he is looking for a 4 year guaranteed contract.

[rasuo214]

I hope no promises were made. If LeBron goes to Philly RC can tell Ainge give me Tatum and the Sacramento pick or you get to have another Warriors to compete with, except this one is in your division.

I know Tatum had the better rookie year but it's only been 1 season and it wouldn't be a highly touted Philly draft pick if he didn't miss the first season. Tatum and the Sac pick (still don't see it happening but lets pretend) would be the safer route but the Philly package has more potential attached to it.

[Marcus Bryant]

I think Philly should just go for Leonard or George. Having both LBJ and Simmons is redudnant.

Then start the ask with Simmons.

[Mr. Body]

This. Ainge CANNOT let a superteam form in Philly. With the Kyrie situation uncertain, even with their young talent, they ain't gettin' past LeBron and Kawhi. Their window could be shut.

Boston's window isn't shutting any time soon, no matter what happens in Philly.

[Spurs da champs]

Then start the ask with Simmons.

I agree.

[Marcus Bryant]

I can tell you right now, LA sports radio is freaking out due to the Spurs' silence.

Good things come to those who wait.

Likely stunned the Spurs aren't going to deal him to the Lakers for a bag of chips.

[NASpurs]

So true.

How do you even plan anything if everything's up in the air.

[Marcus Bryant]

Unless this has been one big joke all along and it's LeBron to SA...