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

[picnroll]

I’m guessing the Spurs part of the report “@Spurs adamant nothing/no one will force a trade upon them before next February's trade deadline” is a response to Uncle Dennis to piss off.

[daslicer]

Adamant more like his Uncle is adamant about Kawhi not stepping inside the Spurs locker room. These media s are so desperate for Kawhi to be a Laker that it's now starting too become real funny. Next we will be hearing about how Kawhi hates how the Spurs don't have Xboxes in the locker room.

[vander]

wow, looks like that tendinosis might just flare up again

[Leetonidas]

Lol. This re s uncle is going to cost him 2 years of playing time and 80 million dollars

[BatManu20]

I'd rather have the Lakers trade Lonzo on their own before taking that risk..

If you can get all 3 of Ingram, Kuzma, and Lonzo in a deal for Kawhi, you do it. Plenty of teams out there that would trade for him and you’d net another asset, whether it be a young player, a lottery pick, or both.

[daslicer]

I hope Pop is in a good place, right now..

The attacks are going to come harder, the Spurs are going to need him to present a strong anti-Trump rant, it'll put ESPN and the rest of the NBA media in a difficult position, they won't be able to stay mad at him..

I could actually see that happening.

[phxspurfan]

Magic is right if Kawhi is dead-set on going to LA. Magic can just wait it out.

[NASpurs]

wow, looks like that tendinosis might just flare up again

[illusioNtEk]

You could almost taste the desperation coming from Magic and the Lakers

[RD2191]

I hope Pop is in a good place, right now..

The attacks are going to come harder, the Spurs are going to need him to present a strong anti-Trump rant, it'll put ESPN and the rest of the NBA media in a difficult position, they won't be able to stay mad at him..

[Extra Stout]

Waiting for the next media narrative about how the Spurs’ retaining a player they have under contract is “holding him hostage.” When they’re really desperate, they’ll compare Pop to a plantation slave master.

[gambit1990]

well if spurs aren't trading kawhi and kawhi doesn't want to be with the spurs... if i'm la i'm really wanting out.

[RD2191]

Waiting for the next media narrative about how the Spurs’ retaining a player they have under contract is “holding him hostage.” When they’re really desperate, they’ll compare Pop to a plantation slave master.

Found Harlem's burner tbh

[Extra Stout]

Magic is right if Kawhi is dead-set on going to LA. Magic can just wait it out.

If Kawhi really is willing to pay $80 million for the privilege of playing in Los Angeles, more power to him.

Frankly, I don’t think he or his team are willing to do that. The Spurs don’t think they are either, and have called their bluff. Thus all the Sturm und Drang in the media. The Master Plan to join LeBron, PG13, and Kawhi in L.A. has imploded.

Sorry, Magic.

[HarlemHeat37]

Waiting for the next media narrative about how the Spurs’ retaining a player they have under contract is “holding him hostage.” When they’re really desperate, they’ll compare Pop to a plantation slave master.

That would be their best move, tbh..if Pop is convinced to feel white guilt, he'll immediately trade Kawhi to the Lakers..

[BillMc]

well if spurs aren't trading kawhi and kawhi doesn't want to be with the spurs... if i'm la i'm really wanting out.

And people thought there would be a leadership vacuum after Tim retired. Every year since the 2 franchise players have asked out.

[phxspurfan]

If you can get all 3 of Ingram, Kuzma, and Lonzo in a deal for Kawhi, you do it. Plenty of teams out there that would trade for him and you’d net another asset, whether it be a young player, a lottery pick, or both.

word in this thread is all theyre offering is ingram/trash and possibly a pick but maybe the pick isn't even lottery/protected 1st. So basically a trash offer

[phxspurfan]

If Kawhi really is willing to pay $80 million for the privilege of playing in Los Angeles, more power to him.

Frankly, I don’t think he or his team are willing to do that. The Spurs don’t think they are either, and have called their bluff. Thus all the Sturm und Drang in the media. The Master Plan to join LeBron, PG13, and Kawhi in L.A. has imploded.

Sorry, Magic.

At this point it doesn't seem really like it's Kawhi who 100% wants this. Seems like dude just wants to ball. It's his relatives (family) who are from there. Family always wants you to go back to home/where theyre most comfortable living. Even at a huge financial/career cost (80 mill or whatever in this case, and 12% state income tax)

[NickiRasgo]

I don't really want LA's pieces but hopefully there's third-team involved. Any realistic options you can suggest? Just for the discussion.

[ducks]

nba radio said leonard does not want to go to la if james goes there

[Amuseddaysleeper]

[NickiRasgo]

Then LeBron signs with the Spurs then the Spurs traded Kawhi for some good pieces.

[Spurs9]

So many possibilities So a package from Philly/Boston goes up if thats true and Lebron goes there. I wonder if they already know what a final package from those teams could be and what it is if he decides to stay. Imagine if we traded Kawhi before free agency and then Lebron decides to sign with SA.

[BillMc]

So the Spurs are now actively talking to Lakers?

[BatManu20]

IF we were to make a deal with LA, I could see Danny being included. Lebron would sign off on it (they’ve been good friends for years) and he’d give them a solid 3&D option beside Lebron and Kawhi. He’s also Kawhi’s best friend on the team. Just food for thought.