Kawhi Leonard (Merged Threads)

[heyvik]

R-E-L-A-X guys. It's nothing.

Danny is just driving up Kawhi's price, and I'm for it! 

Just force the Lakers to trade Kuzma, Ingram, Randle + another asset 

This is the ONLY reason! From the time I heard it's a  2 person race, one which includes Boston, I knew that Danny was only in it to drive up the price, in hopes of 2 things:
 1- Get LA to give up as much as possible
2 - Keep Kawhi away from Philly

Danny is dangling trade assets for the simple reason of driving up the price. He's helping out SA in getting as much as possible from LA. He's basically sticking it to Magic (Boston/LA rivalry again).

[celticinorlando]

This is all to drive up the price for the Lakers. Lakers are going to end up given up a lot

[CelticSooner]

So does anyone expect Kawhi in green? I really don’t and never have. Ainge gambling on a rental isn’t his m.o I guess there could always be a first though lol

[BringToughnessBack]

If Kawhi assures Danny he resigns, then say goodbye to Brown and that Sac pick. Think Jefferson in 07 but with a much younger player. I do think Brown is a better prospect though vs Jefferson but this could happen. Spurs do not want to trade with Lakers.

Our core of Tatum, Horford, Kawhi, Kyrie and Hayward would be unstoppable.

I love Brown...don't get me wrong but there is no way Danny would not do that trade. If anything though, make the Lakers give up the house to get him in LA. For a one year rental without guarantees I do not give Brown. Absolutely no way for one year.

Zero chance I include Tatum and Brown as well.

[Birdman]

This is all to drive up the price for the Lakers. Lakers are going to end up given up a lot

I agree!!! Trade 3-4 players and picks for one player, no thanks..if im spurs, i ask for kuzman, ingram, ball and 3 picks

[fairweatherfan]

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The Spurs are fully engaged in trade talks with several teams on Kawhi Leonard, including the Lakers and Celtics, league sources tell ESPN. Boston has long had the assets that the Spurs most covet in a potential Leonard trade.


Though the cynical part of me wonders if this is now San Antonio trying to drive up LA's offer.

To add to this Stein said the spurs are fully ready to move on from him.
I really don’t want to trade Kyrie.

I think the "coveted assets" are probably more like Tatum and the Sac 1st, maybe Brown. I don't think SA wants to try and build an elite team around Kyrie, LMA and the Island of Misfit Toys.

Fortunately I also think there's basically 0 chance of Danny giving up Tatum.  Probably little chance of both Brown and the Sac 1st.  But who knows really.  I keep feeling like there isn't fire behind the smoke but it's Danny.

I'll give up both Brown and SAC '19 (for starters) if I am assured that Kawhi Leonard will sign an extension. If Spurs demand BOTH Brown, Tatum, and SAC '19 though, goodbye I hang up the phone.

Yeah, to flip it around there's no way we should give both without one. Even Brown for the rental is painful and we might regret it sooner than later. Smaller chance of the same for the Sac pick.

I might be willing to do both with the extension and a cleanish bill of health (the other huge X-factor). But it should be a non-starter without them.

[BringToughnessBack]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783427-kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-lakers-present-spurs-with-a-godfather-offer

https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/1012367563035062273

Godfather offer just made by Lakers supposedly

[CelticSooner]

Lakers just can’t risk waiting another summer can they lol

[johnnygreen]

Danny is not trying to drive up the price for the Lakers, since the two teams are negotiating from completely different points of view. Boston is basing their offer on a one year rental, while LA has to pay a premium for a 6 year plus player.

[SparzWizard]

A Godfather offer?

Must be Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, Frye, Hart, Deng, and their future picks.

That would be something for the Lakers to ship out The Ball Family tho.

[fairweatherfan]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783427-kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-lakers-present-spurs-with-a-godfather-offer

https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/1012367563035062273

Godfather offer just made by Lakers supposedly

LOL gosh I wonder what kinds of sources are characterizing it that way.

[keevsnick]

I dont think there is anyway Ainge give up a premium asset like Brown, Tatum, SAC 19 without knowing Kawhi will resign and hes healthy. And I dont think there is any real chance at EITHER let alone both. I mean hes been real clear about wanting to go LA and with George leaning towards OKC that opens up LA next offseason at worse. And I think we are massively over looking the injury. That could be the kind of thing that needs management for his entire career. Just dont see this happening, we are driving up LA price.

[Roy H.]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783427-kawhi-leonard-trade-rumors-lakers-present-spurs-with-a-godfather-offer

https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/1012367563035062273

Godfather offer just made by Lakers supposedly

I don’t think they have Godfather assets.

Ingram + Kuzma + Ball. Is that really an offer you can’t refuse?

[SparzWizard]

Lakers just can’t risk waiting another summer can they lol

The Lakers HAVE to make a move now if they want to land LeBron James. So they'll be forced to give up a premium package for Kawhi Leonard, and then LeBron James will follow suit.

[celticinorlando]

Per Mark Murphy

Speaking to league executive, one thing is clear. Celtics have not received any assurances from Kawhi Leonard that he wants to come here.