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

[toki9]

What's the story on this anyways? What's his issue with KAT?

He probably thinks KAT doesn't work hard enough...not crazy about Butler...he can be pretty obnoxious in the lockerroom and he also had a meniscus tear earlier this year, from which he rushed back...so who knows what kind of long term ramification that has.

[HarlemHeat37]

Need to wait I guess. If Kawhi gets restless then he has to commit to Philly so they're comfy enough to trade Fultz.

That's what I think, as well..there's no way Kawhi is sitting an entire season again, but I can't see him going back to the Spurs, either..

I assume that his group will play the slave master card against Pop, but if that doesn't work, I expect leaks about Kawhi being open to joining other teams and extending..whether those teams believe it is questionable, though..

[SAGirl]

Tyreke Evans as free agent signing that is

He went to Indiana on a one year 12 mill deal. Spurs have no cap.

Of course they could have dumped some contracts to create it but you know ....

[r0drig0lac]

Rumor is, Butler is fed up with KAT (?) If so, it would be getting rid of him to avoid locker room issues, if that's true. Tho RIP to Kawhi's quad playing under Thibs if they got swapped

win-win situation tbh

[RD2191]

Kawhi's group really are ing stupid. Had they not put out that he'd only re-sign with the Lakers he'd of been gone by now. All his group had to say is that Kawhi would be open to signing elsewhere and he'd be gone. Adamant not to step foot in SA? In the words of DJ Khaled, congratulations, you played yourself.

[Mugen]

This is huge. Carter is basically Kawhi's camp spokesman.

Since when?

I might consider Kawhi for Butler straight up.

Unless he commits to an extension beforehand, no thanks.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Somebody needs to tamper w/ Magic's AIDS pills

lol tbh

[toki9]

It's political to some degree. Butler and Thibs are close while KAT hates Thibs. So Butler is pretty much backing his coach a guy who he feels he has loyalty towards since Thibs helped develop him in Chicago. I have also heard Butler hates how KAT is lazy on defense.

Remember Butler getting upset with Hoiberg because Hoiberg's practices weren't intense enough (like under Thibs)? He's a guy who thinks he's the toughest, hardest worker in the room...but now with a repaired meniscus and probably other body parts deteriorating.

[DAF86]

Since when?

Since forever, the people that used to manage Carter manage Kawhi now, or something along those lines. Carter has been constantly sending the messages that Kawhi's camp wants to send.

[Marcus Bryant]

Come next trade deadline, as of now the Spurs will have ~$24 mil in expirings. Should be useful.

Green $10 mil
Gay $10 mil
Ginobili $2.5 mil
Paul $1.4 mil

[Hoops Czar]

What's the story on this anyways? What's his issue with KAT?

His problem with KAT is he wants to play with Lebron in LA. That's what ring chasers do.

[toki9]

Since when?

Mitch Frankel (Kawhi's "agent") was Carter's agent when he played. And Carter's brother was the one who worked with Kawhi on his rehab in NYC.

[CitizenDwayne]

So I hear Irving, Tatum and Brown are untouchable, but what about Hayward? Don’t really know much about his game; would he be a decent fit, assuming he comes back fully recovered from injuries?

[toki9]

So I hear Irving, Tatum and Brown are untouchable, but what about Hayward? Don’t really know much about his game; would he be a decent fit, assuming he comes back fully recovered from injuries?

Didn't he recently have a second surgery to correct some issues with the first surgery?

[RD2191]

So I hear Irving, Tatum and Brown are untouchable, but what about Hayward? Don’t really know much about his game; would he be a decent fit, assuming he comes back fully recovered from injuries?

Permaban

[daslicer]

Kawhi's group really are ing stupid. Had they not put out that he'd only re-sign with the Lakers he'd of been gone by now. All his group had to say is that Kawhi would be open to signing elsewhere and he'd be gone. Adamant not to step foot in SA? In the words of DJ Khaled, congratulations, you played yourself.

They limited his options. They are obsessed with endorsements so any top 10 market should have been good enough for them. Goes to show you how stupid they are. Playing for a legendary organization such as the Celtics,Sixers will get you endorsements. they could have floated rumors about Kawhi wanting to play for the Knicks or Nets. NYC is ripe for a superstar talent and the market is even better then LA. They are clearly a stupid bunch of people.

[Baam]

Kawhi is cornered now. Either sit 2 years of your prime or bring us a great deal.

Gonna be hilarious when Magic doesn't answer's uncle Dennis' phone because LeBron likes Lonzo and Kuzma and he has to beg Philly after all.

[FvckMavs]

So I hear Irving, Tatum and Brown are untouchable, but what about Hayward? Don’t really know much about his game; would he be a decent fit, assuming he comes back fully recovered from injuries?

You don't want to touch Hayward's 100m/3yrs contract with a 10-foot pole, and he will never be the same again after that injury.

[Marcus Bryant]

Kawhi's group really are ing stupid. Had they not put out that he'd only re-sign with the Lakers he'd of been gone by now. All his group had to say is that Kawhi would be open to signing elsewhere and he'd be gone. Adamant not to step foot in SA? In the words of DJ Khaled, congratulations, you played yourself.

True, assuming no red flags with his 'injury' that's a straightforward major negative. The holdout threat was dumb, which is of course why they got Smith to say it.

Is he truly that miserable in SA? If so it would've gotten long before this year. All reports I've seen is that he spends all day in San Diego in the summer in the gym anyways. We all understand the allure of home, but still.

[Marcus Bryant]

Mitch Frankel (Kawhi's "agent") was Carter's agent when he played. And Carter's brother was the one who worked with Kawhi on his rehab in NYC.

2+2...

[Spurs da champs]

Sixers are trying to get Wilson Chandler (Per Shams) does this help them in trade for Kawhi?

[CitizenDwayne]

You don't want to touch Hayward's 100m/3yrs contract with a 10-foot pole, and he will never be the same again after that injury.

I understand the contract’s , but I don’t really understand keeping Leonard if he hates being in SA that badly. Seems like that would be horrendous PR and create a cancerous environment. I’ll take an overpaid player over a guy who openly s on his own team

[Mugen]

interested in who they send out, if it's just Bayless and a pick that might signal a Kawhi trade tbh....

[Ron Swanson]

Cross Philly off the list.

[Mr. Body]

Sixers are trying to get Wilson Chandler (Per Shams) does this help them in trade for Kawhi?

No, the opposite.