Kawhi Thread, Numero 4 -- Traded to Raptors for DeRozan, others

[Captain_Caveman]

The Lakers have the market boxed in if they hold 2019 cap room. Zero chance we offer Jaylen or the Kings pick if that stays.

But... Spurs will make them bleed for it. First by waiting until the rest of the big FAs sign. Then, by completely excluding them from a Kawhi trade unless they outbid the field by 100%.

If I am Pop, I’d rather take complete dog **** from Boston than anything from the Lakers that’s less than Ingram and Kuzma.

No way. Pop will take the best offer, period. Even if it’s not both Ingram and Kuz. Lakers know this. Teams know this.

For starters, Lakers offer is likely to include two years of Deng. It’s possible they can get away with offering just Ingram, but wouldn’t bet on it. It’s just not moving the needle that much. And no Ingram? Lol, just no.

[ConstableGeneva]

Randle, Ingram, Hart, two 1sts (at least) for Kawhi or no thanks. Hold your ground, Pop.

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[Asian Celtic]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

[Asian Celtic]

Randle, Ingram, Hart, two 1sts (at least) for Kawhi or no thanks. Hold your ground, Pop.

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Their 1sts are likely late ones, what if they flip Zo for multiple firsts (likely two mid) for what the spurs would want. Need them to be sucked dry only to play second fiddle to the Warriors in the West. Lol

[pfm]

While the Spurs are in a bit of a tricky one with the upcoming contract situation, the Lakers also presumably have a good deal of pressure on them to get a deal done. Are they really going to just throw away a prime Lebron year and go into next season with Lebron + parts and get steamrolled in the playoffs? I doubt that's the plan.

[Valid]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

If Kawhi tells Danny that he is willing to extend, Jaylen Brown is the first thing smoking outta here.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

There is some obscure rule called the Rose rule. I am not going to try and explain it but because of this Celtics cannot trade for AD.

[DROB27]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

Rumor has it that he’s already considered resigning with philly if traded there .

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

While the Spurs are in a bit of a tricky one with the upcoming contract situation, the Lakers also presumably have a good deal of pressure on them to get a deal done. Are they really going to just throw away a prime Lebron year and go into next season with Lebron + parts and get steamrolled in the playoffs? I doubt that's the plan.

Lebron has another 4-5 years of prime basketball. They get KL there as a FA next year they will be okay.

[Valid]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

Rumor has it that he’s already considered resigning with philly if traded there .

That was only if LeBron signed there, and neither of those things were ever legitimate anyway.

[brackdan70]

Danny swoops in with S and T Smart plus Morris and 3 picks..,,

[Green89]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

Rumor has it that he’s already considered resigning with philly if traded there .

With zero actual comment out of Kawhi's camp, that just gets chalked up with all the other no way of knowing for sure rumors.

[CelticsLV]

While the Spurs are in a bit of a tricky one with the upcoming contract situation, the Lakers also presumably have a good deal of pressure on them to get a deal done. Are they really going to just throw away a prime Lebron year and go into next season with Lebron + parts and get steamrolled in the playoffs? I doubt that's the plan.

Who says LeBron and LAL are even all-in?

[DROB27]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

Rumor has it that he’s already considered resigning with philly if traded there .

With zero actual comment or stories out of Kawhi's camp, that just gets chalked up with all the other no way of knowing for sure rumors.

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[Asian Celtic]

What if Kawhi is the one who gives up and says **** it, i'm open to either 76ers or Celtics. Would you think Danny will gamble?

I hope not. AD is still the ultimate target.

There is some obscure rule called the Rose rule. I am not going to try and explain it but because of this Celtics cannot trade for AD.

yeah kinda read that somewhere that we need to re-sign Kyrie to a new contract first. Think it was Smitty who said that, or I might be wrong.

[24istheLAW]

The Lakers have the market boxed in if they hold 2019 cap room. Zero chance we offer Jaylen or the Kings pick if that stays.

But... Spurs will make them bleed for it. First by waiting until the rest of the big FAs sign. Then, by completely excluding them from a Kawhi trade unless they outbid the field by 100%.

If I am Pop, I’d rather take complete dog **** from Boston than anything from the Lakers that’s less than Ingram and Kuzma.

No way. Pop will take the best offer, period. Even if it’s not both Ingram and Kuz. Lakers know this. Teams know this.

Best offer period is why it has to be Ingram and Kuzma. Why would SA trade Leonard in conference, AND take on Deng's contract, and not get much to show for it? As long as Philly is ultimately willing to offer Saric/Fultz/Covington, its going to be Ingram/Kuzma.

[Valid]

Rumor has it that he’s already considered resigning with philly if traded there .

With zero actual comment or stories out of Kawhi's camp, that just gets chalked up with all the other no way of knowing for sure rumors.

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His personal reporter

Once again, this was before LeBron signed in LA, a story that was BS to begin with.

Lol you really think Kawhi isn't willing to re-sign in Boston, a place where he can win multiple titles, but would re-sign in the shithole that is Philadelphia and get bounced by the Celtics in the conference finals every year?

[Asian Celtic]

Posturing Wars between LA, Spurs, 76ers and Celtics. Starting to get bored.

Something doesn't add up though, Celtics are the only ones too quiet.

[Green89]

Rumor has it that he’s already considered resigning with philly if traded there .

With zero actual comment or stories out of Kawhi's camp, that just gets chalked up with all the other no way of knowing for sure rumors.

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His personal reporter

Still an unconfirmed report. Young is also from Philly, so definitely no bias there.

[DROB27]

With zero actual comment or stories out of Kawhi's camp, that just gets chalked up with all the other no way of knowing for sure rumors.

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His personal reporter

Once again, this was before LeBron signed in LA, a story that was BS to begin with.

Lol you really think Kawhi isn't willing to re-sign in Boston, a place where he can win multiple titles, but would re-sign in the **** that is Philadelphia and get bounced by the Celtics in the conference finals every year?

clearly i posted this cause i believe Kawhi would consider resiging in Boston as well .