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

[Mr. Body]

Booker seems to be doing ok.

Empty stats. I mean guys who can improve teams, not just do what they've always done.

[Morgo]

I would prefer for Murray and Fultz to play together; they'd be a good fit, in theory, Fultz is apparently a bad defender but an excellent shooter (if he ever regains his form) while Murray is an great defender who currently can't shoot. For the "Murray isn't a PG" crew, he'd be sharing playmaking responsibilities with Fultz in a theoretically backcourt.

My Philly friends say this is the opposite... he has outstanding defensive potential and as you mentioned needs to work on his shot... but he has Drew Hanlan working with him now which i think is a good sign.

[MoSpur02]

Give me Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier, and next year's pick for Kawhi, Mills, and Gasol.

[RD2191]

Am I the only one that believes LBJ to the Lakers isn't happening?

[HarlemHeat37]

Give me Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier, and next year's pick for Kawhi, Mills, and Gasol.

You want Orlando's core? Why?

[HarlemHeat37]

Uh, Anthony Davis?

John Wall as an example in a league where Anthony Davis exists..

[Spurs da champs]

Empty stats. I mean guys who can improve teams, not just do what they've always done.

I'm not saying Booker is a generational talent but KD's first 2-3 years were arguably empty stats as well.

[Wu36]

Empty stats. I mean guys who can improve teams, not just do what they've always done.

I understand. But what was he drafted like, 13th or so? How many players in the few drafts are better? Not really a Kentucky thing imo is all.

[ducks]

Booker is good
You put him better talent better stats

[ducks]

Am I the only one that believes LBJ to the Lakers isn't happening?

Heard on nba radio his wife is going to decide not him

[ducks]

Jason Kidd killed the deal with sa
Woai was not big enough

[Mr. Body]

I understand. But what was he drafted like, 13th or so? How many players in the few drafts are better? Not really a Kentucky thing imo is all.

No, but my stance is that Kentucky players rarely know how to win basketball games. Cal doesn't teach them anything, they never learn how to grind out victories, dig deep and make teammates better. AD is the same later he was years ago. KAT will never get any better. On and on. Rose was an amazing talent but never really learned how to play a system.

[baseline bum]

If PG-13 stays in OKC then there could be a ripple effect; LeBron possibly crosses L.A off his list and only considers Cleveland and Philly, of he goes to Philly then all of a sudden Boston may become more aggressive in going after Kawhi.

Hayward, Brown and the Kings pick (I think there is a decent chance that that is a top five pick) for Kawhi and Gasol would be a very great deal.

PG-Murray, Parker,
SG-Brown, Manu? Mills, White, Walker,
SF- Hayward, Green
PF-Anderson, Bertans
C-Aldridge, FA-C, Militinov? Metu?

That trade would allow for the Spurs to be a 50 win team, probably for the next couple of seasons, leading up to the summer of 2020 when LMA hits free agency and Brown and Murray hit RFA.

You're aiming way too low. If LeBron goes to Philly, Ainge is going to have to make a sweeter offer than that. LeBron going to Philly is the one thing that could make him give up Tatum, because he sure as doesn't want to see a team with a seven man rotation of Simmons / Red / Leonard / James / Embiid / Belinelli / Covington in his division and taking his Celtics out in five in every year's ECF.

[DPG21920]

Give me Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier, and next year's pick for Kawhi, Mills, and Gasol.

Please God tell me you are joking.

[ducks]

You're aiming way too low. If LeBron goes to Philly, Ainge is going to have to make a sweeter offer than that. LeBron going to Philly is the one thing that could make him give up Tatum, because he sure as doesn't want to see a team with a seven man rotation of Simmons / Red / Leonard / James / Embiid / Belinelli / Covington in his division and taking his Celtics out in five in every year's ECF.

Will Leonard be healthy ?

[DPG21920]

For people that read tea leaves:

[marinoman]

Am I the only one that believes LBJ to the Lakers isn't happening?

Nah, I have my doubts too, we’ll see

[DPG21920]

I find it REALLY hard to imagine that Lebron isn’t going to LA. I mean, I hope LA whiffs because it would be hilarious but I think they get him.

[Wu36]

No, but my stance is that Kentucky players rarely know how to win basketball games. Cal doesn't teach them anything, they never learn how to grind out victories, dig deep and make teammates better. AD is the same later he was years ago. KAT will never get any better. On and on. Rose was an amazing talent but never really learned how to play a system.

Ok I've seemed to touch a soft spot and didn't mean to. But nobodies going to get much on the job training in less than a year. These are kids playing the hands that are delt. Cal isn't making them much better I'd agree. But I'm not going to label athlete based on their school. Booker is better than most players drafted ahead of #13 the last few years. Even if flawed.

[HarlemHeat37]

I find it REALLY hard to imagine that Lebron isn’t going to LA. I mean, I hope LA whiffs because it would be hilarious but I think they get him.

It really seems like he's going there, but I still don't understand why

I keep hearing lifestyle, but it's ing LeBron, he's one of the 3 biggest stars in NBA history..

[DPG21920]

It really seems like he's going there, but I still don't understand why

I keep hearing lifestyle, but it's ing LeBron, he's one of the 3 biggest stars in NBA history..

Only thing I can think of is he is a mogul. He truly is building an empire.

[HarlemHeat37]

Only thing I can think of is he is a mogul. He truly is building an empire.

Getting into the movie industry is the only reason I can kind of buy..everything else, he can do from anywhere, it's LeBron, he's already one of the most powerful people in entertainment

It's a big problem from a basketball perspective unless they get both George and Kawhi IMO..

[marinoman]

It just seems legacy is important to him, I don’t see how that gets advanced with the lakers, maybe clippers but not lakers. Harder conference than staying with cavs or going to philly and prolly lakers won’t be too strong for this upcoming season

[HarlemHeat37]

It just seems legacy is important to him, I don’t see how that gets advanced with the lakers, maybe clippers but not lakers. Harder conference and prolly lakers won’t be too strong for this upcoming season

Not just that, but if he doesn't get both George and Kawhi, he would be putting himself in a position where the mainstream media and casuals would kill him by stupidly comparing his Lakers career to Kobe's

[DPG21920]

Getting into the movie industry is the only reason I can kind of buy..everything else, he can do from anywhere, it's LeBron, he's already one of the most powerful people in entertainment

It's a big problem from a basketball perspective unless they get both George and Kawhi IMO..

For sure. They will get another star IMO, probably just not Kawhi unless Kawhi wants to take a mega financial bath or unless LA brings the house with an offer.