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

[baseline bum]

Can the Spurs realistically offer a supermax without making changes to the roster or while improving the team?

Yes, as they'd have Bird Rights.

[BatManu20]

Here's what is going to happen: after all this, the Spurs are going to offer Kawhi somewhere between the top he could make signing with the Lakers and the Supermax. He always wanted the Supermax but knew the Spurs we wary about spending that cash on anybody. It's just not the Spurs way. His camp them badly overplayed things and will never get those millions back. The Spurs will offer something in between and this whole saga is over.

Hope you’re right. Don’t think you are. I think he’s 100% gone.

[dbestpro]

Go look at the highlights of the Laker players. Ingram is a good catch and shoot, can drive to the basket, but plays no defense. He plays defense real stiff and looks like a statue. Reminds me of a tall Forbes. Kuzma is fluid, shoots well, and moves well, but gets knocked around easily. He probably is on par with Bertans except he is more mobile. Ball has the best feel for the game. He may not shoot well, but he does everything else well. He is the next Jason Kidd. The problem with him is dad. At this point dad may be better than uncle.

[cd98]

Kawhi calling LeBron, that's pretty funny. I mean, who calls someone and says, hey I play good defense and so I can defend so you don't have to? It's like people are just making stuff up.

[RD2191]

Yeah, the Lakers. Let Kawhi walk in the off-season. those Laker s.

[spursistan]

Might as well just let Leonard try to earn that supermax back and then dare him to take an $80 million paycut. Nothing being offered beats even a 10% chance that he makes an All NBA team next season, shows he is worth the contract, and signs it.

Your are gonna get called "emotional", but the reality is Leonard and his camp have played all their cards; they have two options next season..

either (a) he straightens up his act ( to come and play awith still a chance to get moved by the trade deadline); or (b) commit career suicide..

[baseline bum]

Here's what is going to happen: after all this, the Spurs are going to offer Kawhi somewhere between the top he could make signing with the Lakers and the Supermax. He always wanted the Supermax but knew the Spurs we wary about spending that cash on anybody. It's just not the Spurs way. His camp them badly overplayed things and will never get those millions back. The Spurs will offer something in between and this whole saga is over.

If he takes less it likely means he thinks his career is in danger.

[Mr. Body]

Pretty sure the relationship is irreparable. Supermax or not.

We haven't hear a word for Kawhi. Everything is hearsay at this point.

[Mr. Body]

If he takes less it likely means he thinks his career is in danger.

In this case it's making more (than what LA can give him). I don't know if he really wants LA. I think he's been letting his uncle push for that top dollar. I believe the reports that he doesn't want the paparazzi experience involved in playing in LA.

I mean, back up for a second. We've gotten to know Kawhi over these years he's been with the team. What do you know about him? What about those traits don't feel right as all this has been going on?

[NASpurs]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/28/s...orts&smtyp=cur

The San Antonio Spurs are moving closer to cutting ties with their superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, according to two people familiar with the team’s thinking, though the timetable on a potential trade remains unclear.

Realizing that hopes of repairing its damaged relationship with Leonard are fading by the day, San Antonio is ready to move on from Leonard provided that a palatable trade offer materializes this off-season, according to the people, who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

The Spurs have until the N.B.A.’s annual trade deadline in February 2019 to keep weighing their options before they risk losing Leonard without compensation when he becomes a free agent next summer.

"two people familiar with the team's thinking" wtf is that ... are these what we consider sources nowadays? off Stein.

[mudyez]

With all the stupid Laker s going crazy on Twitter, I'm hoping for Pop to show them the middle finger and just keep Kawhi or trade him to the Sixers for a Saric+Covington+Picks (or Boston for anything).

[DPG21920]

You dont think our Spurs staff could develop those guys into all stars?

I don’t care if they can - as of today it’s a crap deal.

[SpursDynasty85]

We haven't hear a word for Kawhi. Everything is hearsay at this point.

If Marc Stein, Shams, and Wojnarowski are reporting it. It has legs. Unless Kawhi is bound and tied up in a closet, then for me, it's safe to say that Kawhi has made up his mind.

[LkrFan]

My point exactly. This dude already sweating the chance he might be in SA next season. I dont care how much "potential" the Lakers prospects have. They wouldn't be Spurs longterm. These aren't "building blocks" for the future

How exactly is he "sweating" tbh? He already plays on the biggest stage (New York don't count; haven't won in 40+ years).

[Mr. Body]

If Marc Stein, Shams, and Wojnarowski are reporting it. It has legs. Unless Kawhi is bound and tied up in a closet, then for me, it's safe to say that Kawhi has made up his mind.

You're welcome to, but these are just reporters and every single side has an agenda to push through reporters.

[Mugen]

How exactly is he "sweating" tbh? He already plays on the biggest stage (New York don't count; haven't won in 40+ years).

I know you're ESL but your reading comprehension is terrible, amigo.

[spursistan]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/28/s...orts&smtyp=cur



"two people familiar with the team's thinking" wtf is that ... are these what we consider sources nowadays? off Stein.

He's fallen off a cliff

[DPG21920]

With all the stupid Laker s going crazy on Twitter, I'm hoping for Pop to show them the middle finger and just keep Kawhi or trade him to the Sixers for a Saric+Covington+Picks (or Boston for anything).

I will literally die. NO

[tbdog]

We haven't hear a word for Kawhi. Everything is hearsay at this point.

We haven't heard anything from him in months. Don't think that will change.

[dbestpro]

Would you trade Leonard for a tall version of Forbes, a slightly more mobile Bertrans and a couple of very late number one picks? That essentially is what the Lakers are offering.

[DPG21920]

How exactly is he "sweating" tbh? He already plays on the biggest stage (New York don't count; haven't won in 40+ years).

He’s saying he’s sweating being in SA since he doesn’t want to be there. He wants LA, etc..

[objective]

How exactly is he "sweating" tbh? He already plays on the biggest stage (New York don't count; haven't won in 40+ years).

he's sweating because he doesn't want to leave LA

[SpursDynasty85]

You're welcome to, but these are just reporters and every single side has an agenda to push through reporters.

Yep. Players and agents use them for a purpose but you dont throw things like this out there and/or not deny them if the whole world is saying it. Coming out now and saying all this is false would be the most surprising thing so far.

[dbreiden83080]

hmm, so lebron and kawhi together but...

but not in LA...

hmm

And he goes to LA and it is 1 Giant Ass Circus. He stays in SA, he can just play ball and fly under the radar. Hopefully win chips and forge a legacy that is about basketball like TD. Not about who you are dating, or how many times TMZ does a story on you.. SA is 1 big family, unless you fake an injury all year..

[dbreiden83080]

We haven't heard anything from him in months. Don't think that will change.

And he expects to go the largest media market alongside NY in the league and not talk?? Yeah that will fly..