Kawhi Leonard (Merged Threads)

[footey]

Would Philly consider trading Simmons for Kawhi if Lebron committed to join them? Spurs would do it. Philly would be favored in East, maybe overall. That team would be tough. Plus you avoid the bad mix of Lebron and Simmons. 

[ETNCeltics]

Would Philly consider trading Simmons for Kawhi if Lebron committed to join them? Spurs would do it. Philly would be favored in East, maybe overall. That team would be tough. Plus you avoid the bad mix of Lebron and Simmons.

It would be crazy to give up one of your two franchise players, under lock and key for years, for a guy with only one year left. Doesn't matter what Kawhi says, Philly can't take that risk.

[Sketch5]

Now hearing reports that Boston is 'open' to trading Kyrie for Kahwi.  I'm thinking this is fake news.  If you trade Kyrie you create a hole at the 1.  From what I saw, Rozier is nowhere near the level of KI. 

Meanwhile the Celtics already have a wealth of wings with Brown, Tatum, Hayward, and add Kahwi on top of that?  It would make more sense to move Brown or Hayward so there would be enough wing minutes to go around.

I think he was, but since the Bill Simmons show, and after Hayward said something about them talking and getting excited for the season, and after he's talked to Stevens, I don't think he's being movie now. But who knows with DA.

[footey]

Would Philly consider trading Simmons for Kawhi if Lebron committed to join them? Spurs would do it. Philly would be favored in East, maybe overall. That team would be tough. Plus you avoid the bad mix of Lebron and Simmons.

It would be crazy to give up one of your two franchise players, under lock and key for years, for a guy with only one year left. Doesn't matter what Kawhi says, Philly can't take that risk.

Heard he’d be more inclined to re-up there, especially if Lebron joined him.

[Phantom255x]

Lonzo Ball injured (torn meniscus). Will likely return by Training Camp.

LaVar trying to make sure Lonzo doesn't get traded 

[ETNCeltics]

Would Philly consider trading Simmons for Kawhi if Lebron committed to join them? Spurs would do it. Philly would be favored in East, maybe overall. That team would be tough. Plus you avoid the bad mix of Lebron and Simmons.

It would be crazy to give up one of your two franchise players, under lock and key for years, for a guy with only one year left. Doesn't matter what Kawhi says, Philly can't take that risk.

Heard he’d be more inclined to re-up there, especially if Lebron joined him.

Wasn't the rationale for him in Philly that his uncle is in NJ or some such?

Maybe he's more likely, but I don't see how they can gamble with Simmons. That's like betting your 401K. No matter how deeply the odds are stacked in your favor, you can't afford to lose.

[vjcsmoke]

Yeah Lonzo can't be valid trade bait now with the injured meniscus.  So Lakers will find it even tougher to provide a matching trade deal for Leonard.  They are gonna have to give up a treasure chest -- Ingram, Kuzma, Hart, maybe even Randall to make the salaries match.  Is that kind of gutting of the roster worth it for Leonard when they could theoretically just wait a year?

But the other question, will Lebron be willing to goto LA Lakers alone, without having a star like Leonard or George in place willing to go with him right away?

[jpotter33]

Yeah Lonzo can't be valid trade bait now with the injured meniscus.  So Lakers will find it even tougher to provide a matching trade deal for Leonard.  They are gonna have to give up a treasure chest -- Ingram, Kuzma, Hart, maybe even Randall to make the salaries match.  Is that kind of gutting of the roster worth it for Leonard when they could theoretically just wait a year?

But the other question, will Lebron be willing to goto LA Lakers alone, without having a star like Leonard or George in place willing to go with him right away?

I really don’t think so, which Is why when word gets out about George staying in OKC I can see LAL getting desperate and giving SAS everything they ask for Leonard.

[SparzWizard]

Looking more and more like Kawhi is headed to the 76ers, with LeBron James connected (meeting with reps):


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The #76ers interest in Kawhi Leonard “remains strong,” a league source confirms. The #Spurs, per multiple league sources, remain motivated to trade Leonard.

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[RJ87]

Looking more and more like Kawhi is headed to the 76ers, with LeBron James connected (meeting with reps):


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The #76ers interest in Kawhi Leonard “remains strong,” a league source confirms. The #Spurs, per multiple league sources, remain motivated to trade Leonard.

9:33 AM - 1 Jul 2018

Or the 76ers are leaking this info as they meet with LeBron's reps so they can spin it as a selling point.

[celticinorlando]

Either this is all legit or it is all theater for clicks

[GreenFaith1819]

If Spurs trade Leonard to PHI they'd better ask for the farm. And the goats, chickens, horses and the farmer's son and daughter.

[Phantom255x]

So apparently, now we're hearing reports that Kawhi is willing to re-sign with PHI long term.

I think in that case, SAS would ask for more than Saric + Covington + 2021 Heat Pick. They'd definitely want back Fultz in the package. Don't see SAS taking anything less than that package (w/o Fultz), otherwise other teams could and should just make similar offers.

[Neurotic Guy]

So apparently, now we're hearing reports that Kawhi is willing to re-sign with PHI long term.

I think in that case, SAS would ask for more than Saric + Covington + 2021 Heat Pick. They'd definitely want back Fultz in the package. Don't see SAS taking anything less than that package (w/o Fultz), otherwise other teams could and should just make similar offers.

I like the trade with Fultz, Saric, Covington and picks.  I think the East needs another good team and it’s the right thing— even if it means a harder road to the Finals for the C’s.  I absolutely LOVE the prospect that the Lakers will not be rewarded for creating cap space.  But I’ll believe it when it happens.

It doesn’t surprise me that KL would commit to long-term with Philly.  I can’t fathom that LBJ and Kawhi would end up in Philly only to jump to LA in a year. That won’t happen.

Bring on the new rivalry. 

[greece66]

So apparently, now we're hearing reports that Kawhi is willing to re-sign with PHI long term.

I think in that case, SAS would ask for more than Saric + Covington + 2021 Heat Pick. They'd definitely want back Fultz in the package. Don't see SAS taking anything less than that package (w/o Fultz), otherwise other teams could and should just make similar offers.

I like the trade with Fultz, Saric, Covington and picks.  I think the East needs another good team and it’s the right thing— even if it means a harder road to the Finals for the C’s.  I absolutely LOVE the prospect that the Lakers will not be rewarded for creating cap space.  But I’ll believe it when it happens.

It doesn’t surprise me that KL would commit to long-term with Philly.  I can’t fathom that LBJ and Kawhi would end up in Philly only to jump to LA in a year. That won’t happen.

Bring on the new rivalry.

I agree that it would make the EC more interesting, but IMO it is unlikely the Spurs take this offer. Lowe tweeted about this today

https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/1013461023565778944