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

[spurraider21]

That's not the reason he sat out but I definitely think Kawhi wanted Simms and Dedmon back. Simmons and him are buddies.

can't blame him.

gave pau 3/48 but let dedmon walk for 2/14

[ceperez]

... Is that a joke?

The tweet says he is with Simmons. Know any jonathan simmons?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

what the 529 pages???

[buttsR4rebounding]

I'll disagree. Jonas has solid bball IQ and good post up ability. Also can take punishment. I'll put him on a similar level with Steven Adam's. Capella will suck in most non Dantoni systems. Porzingis will get killed in the post. He is just a tall wing. Love is a pf. Gobert is terrible. DeAndre Jordan is terrible. Cousins and KAT more talented but I wouldn't want them on my team.

What a waste of your 1,000 post.

[marinoman]

https://www.poundingtherock.com/2018...league-spotted

Hanging out with Jonathon Simmons.

So could it be that Kawhi was upset that Spurs didn't sign Simmons and got Gay, Gasol and Patty instead?

Is that why he practically didn't play at all last year?

It seems pretty obvious kawhis group convinced him he needs a bigger market to get the endorsements, credit and love he feels he deserves. And La feels comfortable so that’s the place. And then Uncle Dennis lives in philly which is also a big market so now reports are he’ll probably sign an extension if traded there

[RD2191]

This is getting old. PATFO needs to move him or kill the trade rumors.

[marinoman]

even for one year, I'm laughing at the idea to see Kiwi with dat ugly raptor jersey and see him freezing his balls in Canada

Meh I could see him getting flipped to the lakers before the trade deadline

[JPB]

Question: what is Derozen's value elsewhere around the league? He's locked up for 3 years. Does he have positive value if we flipped him to the Lakers, Philly, etc etc?

Personally, I don't like his game and I don't think he helps us compete for a championship the next 3 years. Is rather keep OG and the other assets and send DD elsewhere for cap space and more assets if there is a market.

The good and the bad thing is that he's not a real Alpha or a clear n°1 option, meaning that LMA could probably live with him.

A poor man's LMA, Rudy, DdR big three could coexist and even let some space for Dijon and other youngsters to develop.

[Pavlov]

This is getting old. PATFO needs to move him or kill the trade rumors.

lol it's been three weeks.

[BatManu20]

Spurs wouldn't get Valenciunas back in the deal. It would be DD + OG + Siakam + draft pick if RC has any wits about him.

[TD 21]

Spurs aren't getting both Anunoby and Siakam. The Raptors aren't trading their only 2 viable forwards (sure, they'd get Leonard back, but if as expected he left in a year, then what?), on a roster that's long needed more to begin with. It'll be Poeltl. He's Spurs material in personality and game and would fill a need going forward, plus with Valanciunas, Ibaka and presumably Nogueira being re-signed in this scenario, the Raptors could afford to part with him.

There's no point in stretching Gasol if the Spurs are trading for Lowry. They won't be a player for cap space anyway and shouldn't take on dead money in future years for nothing. With DeRozan's smaller deal, at least there's a chance they could get a real near-max slot.

Fair enough. Was thinknig more so along the lines of clearing up a rotation spot more so than financially.

The alternative would just be letting Gay walk. Not only would his shot creation not be as necessary with essentially a younger, better version in DeRozan (I know I said I preferred Lowry, but if this happens, it'll be DeRozan), but he'd have to be played almost exclusively with the bench, otherwise he'd further compromise the spacing issues in the starting lineup.

[FkLA]

I'll disagree. Jonas has solid bball IQ and good post up ability. Also can take punishment. I'll put him on a similar level with Steven Adam's. Capella will suck in most non Dantoni systems. Porzingis will get killed in the post. He is just a tall wing. Love is a pf. Gobert is terrible. DeAndre Jordan is terrible. Cousins and KAT more talented but I wouldn't want them on my team.

[Chinook]

Fair enough. Was thinknig more so along the lines of clearing up a rotation spot more so than financially.

The alternative would just be letting Gay walk. Not only would his shot creation not be as necessary with essentially a younger, better version in DeRozan (I know I said I preferred Lowry, but if this happens, it'll be DeRozan), but he'd have to be played almost exclusively with the bench, otherwise he'd further compromise the spacing issues in the starting lineup.

I mean, they could and should waive Pau next summer. They just won't stretch him. They'll take all $7 Million on next year's cap and still not have any tax issues going forward.

[Dverde]

Spurs want to keep Patty. Losing Parker will concrete his spot on the roster. I really think it will be Danny or Pau Gasol. Brandon Paul might be added to dump some salary.

[FkLA]

Kawhi is not "tight" with any NBA player. Maybe for his standards, he mumbled to Simms a little more than he did to everyone else but lol at the notion that that had anything to with his unhappiness.

[hater]

As Insaid Cancerburger starts next season and I am switching to Parkers and Mute Cancers team and if Mite Cancer remains I am rooting for Parkers alone

[sasaint]

Man oh man I hope this happens:

No way in he stays in Toronto. He will catch a 1-way flight to LAX next summer

Whoever said Siakim instead of Poetl hit the nail on the head.

[RD2191]

lol it's been three weeks.

And I'm already fed up

[spurraider21]

I mean, they could and should waive Pau next summer. They just won't stretch him. They'll take all $7 Million on next year's cap and still not have any tax issues going forward.

why did they stretch duncan? did they use cap room that summer?

[Namundy]

Y’all ever been to Canada? It’s beautiful. Yeah it’s cold for a Cali boy but is pretty damn legit.

[mo7888]

The good and the bad thing is that he's not a real Alpha or a clear n°1 option, meaning that LMA could probably live with him.

A poor man's LMA, Rudy, DdR big three could coexist and even let some space for Dijon and other youngsters to develop.

I get it but, I difference between having DD or having the assets he would bring is the difference between a 5th seed and a 7th seed. I'd rather be a 7th seed with younger guys and have more than max cap space next summer.

[Dre_7]

That's not the reason he sat out but I definitely think Kawhi wanted Simms and Dedmon back. Simmons and him are buddies.

Well then as the Franchise player he should have talked to Pop about keeping him. I bet he didn't say a word and just kept it all inside. Pop is the GOAT coach but he can't read minds. Simmons wanted to go, if Kawhi wanted him to stay he should have spoke up.

[JPB]

I'll disagree. Jonas has solid bball IQ and good post up ability. Also can take punishment. I'll put him on a similar level with Steven Adam's. Capella will suck in most non Dantoni systems. Porzingis will get killed in the post. He is just a tall wing. Love is a pf. Gobert is terrible. DeAndre Jordan is terrible. Cousins and KAT more talented but I wouldn't want them on my team.

I think I've never seen a bigger BS density in my life. The more you read it, the more you discover.

It's like a BS black hole attracting all the BS around.

[-21-]

Well then as the Franchise player he should have talked to Pop about keeping him. I bet he didn't say a word and just kept it all inside. Pop is the GOAT coach but he can't read minds. Simmons wanted to go, if Kawhi wanted him to stay he should have spoke up.

Good point. I didn't think of that tbh You're probably right about him not saying a word.

[emanueldavidginobili]

On Sportsnation right now Nick Depaula “senior sneaker head” says Kawhi just turned down a 4 year Jordan Deal. Only worth up to 20 mil. They said only 20 mil because his last tweet was 3 years ago and has no Instagram lol. Klay Thompson just signed a sneaker deal in China for up to 80 mil lol.