IF Kawhi is NOT traded, but still wants to leave the Spurs...

[spursparker9]

I think he will threaten not to play and ruin the locker room chemistry and eventually PATFO will get frustrated enough with his threats and going by the Spurs' way (and dignity to not take his ) will trade him

[TekXX]

Hopefully he plays and pop plays his ass into the ground

[alpha_HaZE]

He would play, that's my hope. And to be frank, with Pop and Manu retiring soon, and LA past his prime, I would love to bring Kawhi back another year and take a crack at the west conf teams. I can see them going all in that way.

[jbspurs]

How do you think that goes?

Does he actually play?
Do the Spurs ban him from the arena?
He plays, but the fans boo him on every touch?
How do the players react to something like this?

Another fake injury and will go back to rehab.

[Russ]

Another fake injury and will go back to rehab.

I think the Spurs would probably get an independent medical exam at that point.

And if Kawhi is collecting another $20 million staying outside of SA, in NYC or California, he definitely will pay NY or Cal state income taxes on those funds.

[Old School 44]

With Lebron signing first with the Lakers and Magic talking about his two year plan, my guess is Kawhi starts the year playing for the Spurs this year, with the idea he signs with the Lakers as a free agent next year so the Lakers keep all their assets. Before the trade deadline, the Spurs basically give Kawhi away to an Eastern Conference playoff team (Philly/Boston) hoping to make some noise and the slim chance, that maybe, just maybe, they pull a Paul George resigning.

[JPB]

No money, and he can't "unretire" and go anywhere else later.

Shame, right ?

"I'm solemnly announce my retirement"

2 months later...

"All things considered..."

[PublicOption]

If Kahwi doesnt get traded....he will go from 100% healthy to 100% injured in about 30 seconds.