Lebron Signs With Lakers 4/$154 mil

[doubleAinHD]

Wow!!!

[asujbl]

Wow!!!

My Bad post. Carry on.

[bradical]

Did you get fake twittered? Sad...

Everybody is reporting it.

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[Anderdale]

Woohoo

[GoldPanner]

Wow that happened faster than I thought

[dapro]

4 years!??! Wow, was expecting only 1 year.

[monkeymcgee]

On ESPN now well, for what's that worth

Good move for Lebron--as a C's fan, glad to get him out of the East :D

[CCSportsCards]

I thought there would be an ESPN special with the announcement

[JustinVerlander07]

So now he can lose to the Warriors in the 2nd round instead of the finals! Yay for everyone involved!!

[myerscards]

When he don't win there where will he go and who will he blame there. He will fit in there perfect all the way around.

[NoleinJax]

There goes Lebron's streak of making it to The Finals.

[KhalDrogo]

They must have a deal for Kawhi in place. Otherwise this move makes no sense.

[Wolves4Life]

His consecutive run at NBA finals was good, Sadly for him it will end this year. Ain't no Lakers team even if they get Leonard beating the Warriors out of the West. Hell they won't even beat the Rockets, Wolves, Maybe not even the Nuggets lol.

[ThoseBackPages]

WOW!!!!!

[tjforce]

His consecutive run at NBA finals was good, Sadly for him it will end this year. Ain't no Lakers team even if they get Leonard beating the Warriors out of the West. Hell they won't even beat the Rockets, Wolves, Maybe not even the Nuggets lol.

Lol. The wolves.

[majestik101]

LABRON


With him on the team, it will be the first time in years I'll go to a Lakers game.

[JMarchand1981]

On ESPN now well, for what's that worth

Good move for Lebron--as a C's fan, glad to get him out of the East :D

Love it!!

[JustinVerlander07]

His consecutive run at NBA finals was good, Sadly for him it will end this year. Ain't no Lakers team even if they get Leonard beating the Warriors out of the West. Hell they won't even beat the Rockets, Wolves, Maybe not even the Nuggets lol.

LeBron led Lakers team won't beat the Wolves? HA

[Wolves4Life]

They must have a deal for Kawhi in place. Otherwise this move makes no sense.

Leonard will be a UFA next year.

[abidtsteele]

As a lakers fan since July 2018 I can't tell you how much this means to me

[Ferg1945]

I can't wait to hear what Cam has to say.

THE GOAT!!!!!

Cam??

You here??

[GeechQuest]

His consecutive run at NBA finals was good, Sadly for him it will end this year. Ain't no Lakers team even if they get Leonard beating the Warriors out of the West. Hell they won't even beat the Rockets, Wolves, Maybe not even the Nuggets lol.




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[Wolves4Life]

LeBron led Lakers team won't beat the Wolves? HA

No one on the Lakers after Lebron is better than the 3rd best player on the Wolves.

[KhalDrogo]

Leonard will be a UFA next year.
Lebron isn’t waiting a year to win.

[Ferg1945]

As a lakers fan since July 2018 I can't tell you how much this means to me

^^^

The bandwagon has started to fill. :D

[asujbl]

Everybody is reporting it.

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Yep. I jumped.

[JustinVerlander07]

No one on the Lakers after Lebron is better than the 3rd best player on the Wolves.

No Laker is better than Taj Gibson or Jeff Teague?

[AnthonyCorona]

Wow! No one saw that cominghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180702/06582bad2923d163fe638ea96de20f13.jpg

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[tjforce]

LeBron led Lakers team won't beat the Wolves? HA

A take so bad that even you sided with Lebron on it.


Never thought I'd see the day

[pgisback]

Sad. Liked Lebron so much more as an outsider from the big teams with so much history.

[mnvikingstwins]

So when is the conference realignment?

[spurs50fan]

I wonder how the leverage swings for the Spurs

Are the Lakers desperate for Kawhi to add more or do the Spurs hold out and threaten to send him East?

Regardless, this appears to help the Lebron brand more than his chances of winning so more $$$

[asujbl]

Good for LeBron.

I watched my Grandpa cry. LeBron delivered. He’s Ohio. I’m cool.

My bitter reply? That Lakers team isn’t winning crap against GS

Gotta love sports

[GoldPanner]

This is going to be to longest thread ever

[Kobe24>MJ23]

Wow got the notification at WinCo and started hyperventilating. Immediately called everyone I knew and still shaking!

[Wolves4Life]

A take so bad that even you sided with Lebron on it.


Never thought I'd see the day

LeBron has a worse supporting cast than he had on the Cavs before or after the deadline. How is that a "bad take"?

[Ferg1945]

Looks like Cousins is joining him.

[Dnic]

Sweet I bet they get Kawhi too soon I don't believe he would have jumped the gun unless a deal was in the making to get him

[tjforce]

Good for LeBron.

I watched my Grandpa cry. LeBron delivered. He’s Ohio. I’m cool.

My bitter reply? That Lakers team isn’t winning crap against GS

Gotta love sports

Same here.

Guy got us a championship. He's free to do what he wants with his life.

On another note, Lakers better get a deal done with Cousins and get Kawhi.

[CC_123]

I think this is a bad choice for LeBron.

The roster consisting of Lonzo, Ingram, Kuzma, and Randle isn't getting the Lakers past the Warriors. The Lakers will likely sign Boogie, but him and LBJ might not mesh well.

In order for the Lakers to get Kawhi, they'd have to give a lot up (Lonzo, Kuzma/Ingram, a bunch of picks). I just don't think that's realistic (or smart). I think the 76ers have a better shot to land Leonard.

And speak of the 76ers, I think that would've been a better spot for LBJ to sign, career wise. Joining the West just means he will likely end his career with just three rings (unless they somehow get by the Warriors).

[seabass97166]

Let’s get Boogie now

[Skybox]

His consecutive run at NBA finals was good, Sadly for him it will end this year. Ain't no Lakers team even if they get Leonard beating the Warriors out of the West. Hell they won't even beat the Rockets, Wolves, Maybe not even the Nuggets lol.

I'll take action on Hou, Minn & Den

[Cavaliercards]

Wonder if this is his final hop or if he goes to Boston to chase rings in 4 years

[JustinVerlander07]

LeBron has a worse supporting cast than he had on the Cavs before or after the deadline. How is that a "bad take"?

Lonzo, Ingram, Randle(?), Kuzma, and they'll get veterans on minimum deals or whatever that are solid. Certainly isn't worse than what he had in Cleveland. Please stop making me defend LeBron.

[tolrobb]

His consecutive run at NBA finals was good, Sadly for him it will end this year. Ain't no Lakers team even if they get Leonard beating the Warriors out of the West. Hell they won't even beat the Rockets, Wolves, Maybe not even the Nuggets lol.

i'm not sure how much better the cavs team last year minus lebron is than the lakers team right now minus lebron.

[Andy5]

Player option in the fourth year, his son may be eligible to play in the league in 2021.

[elee712]

I guess this means Magic doesn't have to resign

[majestik101]

LABRON and BOOGIE? sure. that works.

[tjforce]

Lonzo, Ingram, Randle(?), Kuzma, and they'll get veterans on minimum deals or whatever that are solid. Certainly isn't worse than what he had in Cleveland. Please stop making me defend LeBron.

Or keep it up. I'm getting a kick outta it

[Dnic]

i'm not sure how much better the cavs team last year minus lebron is than the lakers team right now minus lebron.

I would have my money on the Lakers in this situation

[GeechQuest]

LeBron has a worse supporting cast than he had on the Cavs before or after the deadline. How is that a "bad take"?

His bench players were the Lakers bench players last year.

Also they still have tons of cap space.

[Cavaliercards]

Cavaliers need to have a firesale

[Wolves4Life]

Lonzo, Ingram, Randle(?), Kuzma, and they'll get veterans on minimum deals or whatever that are solid. Certainly isn't worse than what he had in Cleveland. Please stop making me defend LeBron.

Dude you know they won't have all of them if they trade for Leonard. Unless they gonna wait the year out and get Leonard in FA. Ball is decent at best. Randle is garbage, Kuzma i'll give you IF he plays like he did last year. Ingram hasn't shown anything of relevance yet.

[CoolG]

Are they burning his jerseys again ?:cool::)!

[majestik101]

I'd rather they sign Boogie instead of the Kawhi-Baby

[Wolves4Life]

Cavaliers need to have a firesale

I'd take back Love for anything other than the Top 3 guys on the team, Even though in next year's 1st.

[Skybox]

As a lakers fan since July 2018 I can't tell you how much this means to me

Funniest post I've seen in a minute ... well played Sir

[Cavaliercards]

Lebron should have just retired

[BlueXtreme]

So if they wait for Leonard next year, they’ll have Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, Randle with another year’s experience and LeBron and Kawhi. And possibly Cousins.. even without cousins. That’s a pretty solid squad.

[JustinVerlander07]

Dude you know they won't have all of them if they trade for Leonard. Unless they gonna wait the year out and get Leonard in FA. Ball is decent at best. Randle is garbage, Kuzma i'll give you IF he plays like he did last year. Ingram hasn't shown anything of relevance yet.

So what you're saying is they'll either have a bunch of young talent, or they lose two of them to get a top 5 player? and can still fill out the team with their mid level exception/veterans minimum deals etc?

Also, you CLEARLY didn't watch Julius Randle last year.

[Wolves4Life]

I'd rather they sign Boogie instead of the Kawhi-Baby

Why would Boogie leave a better team/fit in NO?

[GeechQuest]

Dude you know they won't have all of them if they trade for Leonard. Unless they gonna wait the year out and get Leonard in FA. Ball is decent at best. Randle is garbage, Kuzma i'll give you IF he plays like he did last year. Ingram hasn't shown anything of relevance yet.

Ingram right now has a higher ceiling it looks like than Andrew Wiggins. Oh, and he makes infinitely less.

The Wolves have Butler and KAT. Whoever else the Lakers sign will be greater than those 2.

[CardBoard4Life]

Lakers Rule!

[JustinVerlander07]

So if they wait for Leonard next year, they’ll have Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, Randle with another year’s experience and LeBron and Kawhi. And possibly Cousins.. even without cousins. That’s a pretty solid squad.

They can't get Cousins and add another max guy. Also, Cousins coming off an Achilles injury? Nope.

[Wolves4Life]

So what you're saying is they'll either have a bunch of young talent, or they lose two of them to get a top 5 player? and can still fill out the team with their mid level exception/veterans minimum deals etc?

Also, you CLEARLY didn't watch Julius Randle last year.

He was the best player on the team which is why they were so awful. I'd still take A LOT of teams in the West (including the Wolves) over the Lakers even if they got Leonard. Rockets almost beat the Warriors if CP3 didn't get hurt, They'd probably sweep the Lakers.

[elee712]

I'd be worried about cousins. He may never be 100%

[BlueXtreme]

They can't get Cousins and add another max guy. Also, Cousins coming off an Achilles injury? Nope.

So even without cousins and some experience + LeBron and Kawhi. Solid, no?

[jj2]

As a lakers fan since July 2018 I can't tell you how much this means to me

I lol'd.

[tjforce]

I'd be worried about cousins. He may never be 100%

Funny how he two people here most worried about Cousins' return to health are Warriors fans.

I'm sure he got your get well cards

[JustinVerlander07]

He was the best player on the team which is why they were so awful. I'd still take A LOT of teams in the West (including the Wolves) over the Lakers even if they got Leonard. Rockets almost beat the Warriors if CP3 didn't get hurt, They'd probably sweep the Lakers.

You didn't watch a single Lakers game last year, just stop acting like you did.

[kaushikentucky]

As a LBJ fan, i'm happy he left Cleveland. Just felt like a toxic environment this year and he had no help!

[JustinVerlander07]

Funny how he two people here most worried about Cousins' return to health are Warriors fans.

I'm sure he got your get well cards

Name a single NBA player to ever come back from that injury to be the player they were before. ANY player.

[Cavaliercards]

I'd take back Love for anything other than the Top 3 guys on the team, Even though in next year's 1st.

Trade Love for Dennis Schroder or Jabari Parker

[elee712]

Funny how he two people here most worried about Cousins' return to health are Warriors fans.

I'm sure he got your get well cards

Not sure what that means. Can't talk about the topic of the day?

[GeechQuest]

He was the best player on the team which is why they were so awful. I'd still take A LOT of teams in the West (including the Wolves) over the Lakers even if they got Leonard. Rockets almost beat the Warriors if CP3 didn't get hurt, They'd probably sweep the Lakers.

They were 12 games behind your Wolves WITHOUT the best player in the world.

Safe to say I think the Lakers will be fine, they still have tons of money to sign who they’d like, as well as trade for Kawhi (please don’t though).

They’ll also attract more mid-level vet talent now.

The Lakers will be the 2 seed next season at worst, guaranteed.

[tjforce]

Not sure what that means. Can't talk about the topic of the day?

Means exactly what it said. Funny that out of all the cousins talk the two people who seem to be most concerned about his return from injury were warriors fans.

[JustinVerlander07]

They were 12 games behind your Wolves WITHOUT the best player in the world.

Safe to say I think the Lakers will be fine, they still have tons of money to sign who they’d like, as well as trade for Kawhi (please don’t though).

They’ll also attract more mid-level vet talent now.

The Lakers will be the 2 seed next season at worst, guaranteed.

The Lakers currently are not even close to the Warriors or Rockets, I would say currently the Jazz are better, too.

[JustinVerlander07]

Means exactly what it said. Funny that out of all the cousins talk the two people who seem to be most concerned about his return from injury were warriors fans.

Go find any boogie thread that I've posted in since the injury and you'll find I said the same thing.

[elee712]

Means exactly what it said. Funny that out of all the cousins talk the two people who seem to be most concerned about his return from injury were warriors fans.

I'm still not sure what that means.

Did the lakers sign him already? What type of parallel are you getting at here?

[aaron2]

They were 12 games behind your Wolves WITHOUT the best player in the world.

Safe to say I think the Lakers will be fine, they still have tons of money to sign who they’d like, as well as trade for Kawhi (please don’t though).

They’ll also attract more mid-level vet talent now.

The Lakers will be the 2 seed next season at worst, guaranteed.

Dude you can’t argue with this guy, trust me.

He’s convinced his previous 8th seed wolves were just a game away from the finals and Wiggins is the best pure scorer in NBA history :rolleyes:

[AnthonyCorona]

Warriors in 6 in the conference finals. Book it playas

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[majestik101]

Why would Boogie leave a better team/fit in NO?

Oh I dunno, so he can experience the Showtime Lakers playing side by side with the best player currently playing in the NBA today?

[Wolves4Life]

Dude you can’t argue with this guy, trust me.

He’s convinced his previous 8th seed wolves were just a game away from the finals and Wiggins is the best pure scorer in NBA history :rolleyes:

Stay in your lane.
Wolves were the 8th seed only because Butler missed so much time. FACT!.

[Kingofkings1281]

Go get Kawhi and surround them with shooters and capable defenders and there goes the “dynasty” in GS.

[JMarchand1981]

As a lakers fan since July 2018 I can't tell you how much this means to me

So underrated.

[GeechQuest]

Name a single NBA player to ever come back from that injury to be the player they were before. ANY player.

Rudy Gay, Wes Matthews, Dominique Wilkins, ?Kobe?.

Hard to tell if Kobe declined because of the Achilles or miles on him. Likely a bit of both.

[hermanotarjeta]

Ok, so what will be the LAbron excuses this year?

[Cavaliercards]

Warriors in 6 in the conference finals. Book it playas

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Warriors in 5 in the 1st Round vs the Lakers. Book it

[Lklk52]

Guys remember Lebron will be 34 next season not 24, his level of play WILL decline, still gonna be great but might Tamper Expectations! ZERO chance IMO Lakers are 2 seed, maybe 4-5. How many Playoff games has BOOGIE ever played in??? lol

[GeechQuest]

The Lakers currently are not even close to the Warriors or Rockets, I would say currently the Jazz are better, too.

They will be once the season starts, I promise.

This is likely a 48-50 team now (yes Lebron adds that many wins). Anything else they add is just extra.

[AnthonyCorona]

Warriors in 5 in the 1st Round vs the Lakers. Book itThis pleases me greatly

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[yiguiri2002]

I gotta give LeBron props. I never thought he would take the tough road to a championship, every team he's chosen the past 2 free agencies had 2 All-NBA players.

My guess is the Lakers trade Lonzo and Ingram for Kawhi now. I can't see how a team with LeBron, Ball, Kuzma, Ingram, Randle and Hart (even with another FA addition) contend for the title this season.

[seabass97166]

Everybody slow down on how bad the Lakers still are - they are not even close to done.

This team will be legit in 2 years and Warriors almost got smacked by Houston if CP3 didn’t get hurt and Hou already lost Ariza.

[JustinVerlander07]

Rudy Gay, Wes Matthews, Dominique Wilkins, ?Kobe?.

Hard to tell if Kobe declined because of the Achilles or miles on him. Likely a bit of both.

Wes Matthews isn't the player he was before, Gay missed quite a few games and played much limited minutes, Wilkins fell off a cliff fairly quickly, Kobe stunk afterwards.

[Wolves4Life]

Oh I dunno, so he can experience the Showtime Lakers playing side by side with the best player currently playing in the NBA today?

NO has a better all around roster is what i'm saying. Who wouldn't want to play with the best player of this era? No such thing as all time though.

[Wolves4Life]

Warriors in 6 in the conference finals. Book it playas

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Against who? Sure as hell not the Lakers.

[JustinVerlander07]

They will be once the season starts, I promise.

This is likely a 48-50 team now (yes Lebron adds that many wins). Anything else they add is just extra.

OK, 48 wins. The Wolves won 47 last year and were the 8 seed, no?

[Skybox]

Timerwolves fan talking smack ... that's gold

[pgisback]

Ha, love the posts about what will his excuse be if he doesn’t win as if the Lakers are some world beaters. Get Kawhi then he’ll have no excuse but it has nothing to do with the current Lakers team he’s on.

[AnthonyCorona]

Against who? Sure as hell not the Lakers.Bro. Bron took the cavs to the finals, I think he'll do just fine with the lakers

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[tjforce]

I'm still not sure what that means.

Did the lakers sign him already? What type of parallel are you getting at here?

Do I really gotta dumb it down for you that much?

[tjforce]

Go find any boogie thread that I've posted in since the injury and you'll find I said the same thing.

I'm not saying your wrong.

Just pointing out the two guys who seemed concerned were warrior fans

[gameissued]

HUGE fan of LeBron but absolutely HATE the Lakers.. now sure what I'm gonna do now.. ehhhhh.

[GeechQuest]

Wes Matthews isn't the player he was before, Gay missed quite a few games and played much limited minutes, Wilkins fell off a cliff fairly quickly, Kobe stunk afterwards.

Might want to go check back on some of those.

[aaron2]

Stay in your lane.
Wolves were the 8th seed only because Butler missed so much time. FACT!.

Yeah you guys are so great and Thibs is the best coach in the league :)!

[deemsterz33]

Surprised that there aren't a bunch of BINs being hit right now.

[Lklk52]

Cavs to the Finals in the East against an Indiana Team 7 games, Overhyped Toronto Team and Depleted Celtics Squad... He will improve Lakers to 4-7 seed

[majestik101]

Besides Boogie and Kawhi, who else out there do the Lakers have a chance of targeting?

[ThoseBackPages]

NwwY9y6O3hw

[Andy5]

KCP re-signed, 1yr/$12 mil. That's a decent chunk of the cap.

[elee712]

Do I really gotta dumb it down for you that much?

I guess so. maybe it will help you realize what you're saying.

it's ok for you that people are still trashing Lebron and the lakers but since I spoke that an achilles injury is not something to take lightly...it means something offensive to you?

get a grip. He's not even on the Lakers (yet) so you dont need to defend him just yet. I'm not sure why you're defending him so much anyways. If he signed back with the Pelicans, my point still stands.

[GeechQuest]

Besides Boogie and Kawhi, who else out there do the Lakers have a chance of targeting?

Tons of 3 and D guys available.

[Wolves4Life]

Yeah you guys are so great and Thibs is the best coach in the league :)!

Let's not get crazy now.

[JustinVerlander07]

Might want to go check back on some of those.

I've checked them before. Why don't you explain to me how those players were as good afterwards as they were before.

Kobe was old, so that probably isn't the best example, either is Wilkins really but Achilles injuries just zap athleticism and it kills NBA players.

[RogerGodahell]

Looks like the Celtics and Warriors in the finals for the next several years. Alright!

[Wolves4Life]

Bro. Bron took the cavs to the finals, I think he'll do just fine with the lakers

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You know the Lakers are in the West, Right? Bron took the Cavs to the finals cause Celtics didn't have Irving or Heyward and....because it's the East.

[yiguiri2002]

KCP re-signed, 1yr/$12 mil. That's a decent chunk of the cap.

Source?

[CC_123]

Ingram right now has a higher ceiling it looks like than Andrew Wiggins. Oh, and he makes infinitely less.

The Wolves have Butler and KAT. Whoever else the Lakers sign will be greater than those 2.

KAT is arguably the best big man in the NBA. I'd take him over 95% of the NBA. Butler, he's a top 20 player in the league.

Wiggins vs Ingram is interesting. Statistically, Wiggins has shown more than Ingram has.

To balance it, take away Wiggins best year (2016-17) and worst year (2014-15) and he is averaging 19.2 PPG, 4 RPG, 2 APG, on 45% shooting. Ingram is at 14.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 3.4 APG, on 44% shooting.

They've both been in incredibly similar situations also throughout their careers. And, while I am a Wolves fan, I'm not much of a Wiggins fan anymore and was kind of hoping they'd trade him during the draft. I think both Wiggins and Ingram have immense potential still (Wiggins is just 22, Ingram is just 20). Both players could be great still, but right now the edge of better player leans towards Wiggins.

But besides this, yes the Lakers will likely finish higher than the Wolves because of the LeBron factor (he is THAT much of a game changer, as we all know). But I still think KAT, Butler, Wiggins, Teague (another guy I don't like) is a better lineup/roster than Randle, Ingram, Kuzma, Ball. It'll be interesting to see how the rest of free agency falls now.

[tjforce]

I guess so. maybe it will help you realize what you're saying.

it's ok for you that people are still trashing Lebron and the lakers but since I spoke that an achilles injury is not something to take lightly...it means something offensive to you?

get a grip. He's not even on the Lakers (yet) so you dont need to defend him just yet. I'm not sure why you're defending him so much anyways. If he signed back with the Pelicans, my point still stands.

Dude you are so lost.

I never defended the guy. I just pointed out that the only people worried about Cousins' health here are Dubs fans.

Im not even saying if you are right or wrong.

[tjforce]

Looks like the Celtics and Warriors in the finals for the next several years. Alright!

What does this do to the value of Kawhi?

Wouldn't want to celtics or sixers to trade for him now

[Andy5]

Source?

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1013583408314900480

[aaron2]

Looks like the Celtics and Warriors in the finals for the next several years. Alright!

The Celtics are the real winners here unless Philly can trade for Kawhi.

[Brobocop]

Wishing him the best of luck from Cleveland, OH. Thanks for fulfilling your promise and bringing us four fantastic years of basketball.

[bruce76]

Count down has begun until Luke Walton gets replaced by a coach whose butthole fits nice and snug with Lebron's hand.

[elee712]

Dude you are so lost.

I never defended the guy. I just pointed out that the only people worried about Cousins' health here are Dubs fans.

Im not even saying if you are right or wrong.

so you agree that your point is a useless one. got it.

[gorillaz]

Lakers fans haha https://twitter.com/bleacherreport/status/1013577851709243392?s=21

[JustinVerlander07]

Dude you are so lost.

I never defended the guy. I just pointed out that the only people worried about Cousins' health here are Dubs fans.

Im not even saying if you are right or wrong.

Sign Cousins, I'm just saying I think it'd be a mistake for them on a pure injury standpoint. Neither of us even brought up how poor of a teammate he can be.

[ThoseBackPages]

BRON!!!!!!!!!!

[CC_123]

The Celtics are the real winners here unless Philly can trade for Kawhi.

The Spurs would be smart to ship Kawhi out of the West so that he can't haunt them for many years to come. Plus, Philly can give just as good of a return as LA can.

[GeechQuest]

I've checked them before. Why don't you explain to me how those players were as good afterwards as they were before.

Kobe was old, so that probably isn't the best example, either is Wilkins really but Achilles injuries just zap athleticism and it kills NBA players.

Wilkins averaged 27 and 7 the 2 seasons after Achilles. Not bad for a career 25 and 7 player. At 33 and 34 years old to boot.

Wes Matthews has been at his career averages after the injury.

Rudy Gay is the same player on less minutes.

[Siberian13]

How bad is the East now that Lebron is gone???

[CC_123]

Sign Cousins, I'm just saying I think it'd be a mistake for them on a pure injury standpoint. Neither of us even brought up how poor of a teammate he can be.

I also think this could be an issue for the Lakers. They'll end up signing Cousins, but how will Cousins handle not being "the guy"? He hasn't shown that he reacts well to it in his past.

[patchgenie]

celtics/sixers should be in the finals for years to come

[GeechQuest]

Sign Cousins, I'm just saying I think it'd be a mistake for them on a pure injury standpoint. Neither of us even brought up how poor of a teammate he can be.

The Pelicans don’t think he’s a bad teammate.

Also, on a 1 year deal the risk is extremely minimal. If it doesn’t work out you’ve now got Kawhi money next season without losing any of the young core.

[JMarchand1981]

How bad is the East now that Lebron is gone???

Looks pretty good says this Celtics fan....

[JustinVerlander07]

Wilkins averaged 27 and 7 the 2 seasons after Achilles. Not bad for a career 25 and 7 player. At 33 and 34 years old to boot.

Wes Matthews has been at his career averages after the injury.

Rudy Gay is the same player on less minutes.

Matthews shooting numbers are down since the injury, and he's not the defender he was before at all.

[drobfan8]

The Spurs would be smart to ship Kawhi out of the West so that he can't haunt them for many years to come. Plus, Philly can give just as good of a return as LA can.

Yep. Send Kawhi East.

For whatever you can get.

Kawhi probably leads a team to the finals out there and might want to stay.

Although an SA rebuild starting with Ingram would be tempting.

The West is gonna be crazy this year.

Wow.

[JustinVerlander07]

The Pelicans don’t think he’s a bad teammate.

Also, on a 1 year deal the risk is extremely minimal. If it doesn’t work out you’ve now got Kawhi money next season without losing any of the young core.

He's signing a 1 year deal? Huh.

[jlzinck]

Has Brian Windhorst bought his new house yet?

[Siberian13]

Looks pretty good says this Celtics fan....

Yeah, seems the celtics are now set up for the East like Lebron was doing every year. Maybe we get a Lakers/Celtics finals during next few years

[packman80]

So is he a FA in 2019 after opting out again to get a max contract?

[AnthonyCorona]

You know the Lakers are in the West, Right? Bron took the Cavs to the finals cause Celtics didn't have Irving or Heyward and....because it's the East.I think it's Dubs, rockets and now lakers. Other than that.....

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[JasonM32]

As a lifetime Lakers fan I'm happy for Magic Johnson and Rob P. They landed the best free agent in the NBA. The Lakers are about winning so if this makes us a better team and wins us another ring, then great.

However, on a personal level I'm feeling a bit like.......

http://i.makeagif.com/media/11-13-2015/DAJJQJ.gif

[packman80]

Is there youtube video's up yet of people in Cleveland burning his jersey?

[Andy5]

So is he a FA in 2019 after opting out again to get a max contract?

It's a 4 year deal with the last year a player option...

[Siberian13]

Matthews shooting numbers are down since the injury, and he's not the defender he was before at all.


Take the “L” :)

[CC_123]

Yep. Send Kawhi East.

For whatever you can get.

Kawhi probably leads a team to the finals out there and might want to stay.

Although an SA rebuild starting with Ingram would be tempting.

The West is gonna be crazy this year.

Wow.

I think the Spurs will get a nice return either way. Philly would likely send Fultz, possibly Saric, and some picks. Fultz paired with Lonnie Walker could be a nice combo, especially with Pop coaching them up.

[packman80]

So has a team gone from NBA finals to worst in NBA like Cavs now might?

[mfw13]

The Spurs would be smart to ship Kawhi out of the West so that he can't haunt them for many years to come. Plus, Philly can give just as good of a return as LA can.

Kawhi is a free agent in a year and will sign wherever he wants.

At this point, however, the Spurs would be foolish to trade him, given that his value is at a comparative low since he's now got questions marks regarding both his health and his attitude (who screws up a relationship with Pop and the Spurs???).

Unless some team makes San Antonio an incredibly good offer, they would be better off waiting until Kawhi shows that he's healthy again before trading him.

[JustinVerlander07]

Take the “L” :)

3 of his 4 examples are whack. I knew Wilkins had a good season after the injury, forgot it was 2, but he still fell off the cliff afterwards, so giving him Wilkins, that's saying there's basically one really successful return in NBA history?

[GoldPanner]

Lakers signed Caldwell pope to 1 yet 12 mil so good look getting cousins

[CC_123]

Kawhi is a free agent in a year and will sign wherever he wants.

At this point, however, the Spurs would be foolish to trade him, given that his value is at a comparative low since he's now got questions marks regarding both his health and his attitude (who screws up a relationship with Pop and the Spurs???).

Unless some team makes San Antonio an incredibly good offer, they would be better off waiting until Kawhi shows that he's healthy again before trading him.

I am aware that he is a free agent next year, but I feel that Kawhi would resign with the 76ers if he was traded there, especially if he got a taste of the NBA Finals again. He'd have a great possibility of being in the Finals year after year in the East. He MIGHT get to the Finals once in the West with the Lakers, if they somehow got past the Warriors in year 4.

[ThoseBackPages]

Love this!

[mfw13]

I feel sorry for Luke Walton....now he's going to have to deal with LeBron second guessing all his decisions and/or trying to run the team for him AND Lavar Ball.

And there is still the possibility of the Lakers signing Boogie (malcontent) or trading for Kawhi (has problematic "advisors").

It's almost enough for him to ask Steve Kerr for his old Warriors asst. coach job back :D

[majestik101]

LABRON


just because lol

[theLUCKYshow]

Best thing for the Lakers to do if they want to be a serious contender is stay away from Cousins. The guy has a ton of heart but he is an absolute head case who doesnt know how to play winning basketball, and would slow that team down too much. As a Lakers hater, though, fully hoping for a Demarcus-to-Lakers Woj bomb soon.

[RogerGodahell]

Celtics chances of making the finals just shot up by about 75% I love this deal!

[Kingofkings1281]

I’m actually really stoked about this as a LeBron fan. My interest in next season is sky high.

[Siberian13]

Name a single NBA player to ever come back from that injury to be the player they were before. ANY player.

3 of his 4 examples are whack. I knew Wilkins had a good season after the injury, forgot it was 2, but he still fell off the cliff afterwards, so giving him Wilkins, that's saying there's basically one really successful return in NBA history?

You literally said name one/any and he did. We all get what you’re saying and worried about. But he’s right and you’re wrong per your comment. :)

[majestik101]

Best thing for the Lakers to do if they want to be a serious contender is stay away from Cousins. The guy has a ton of heart but he is an absolute head case who doesnt know how to play winning basketball, and would slow that team down too much. As a Lakers hater, though, fully hoping for a Demarcus-to-Lakers Woj bomb soon.

He cannot be worse than JR Smith

[yiguiri2002]

3 of his 4 examples are whack. I knew Wilkins had a good season after the injury, forgot it was 2, but he still fell off the cliff afterwards, so giving him Wilkins, that's saying there's basically one really successful return in NBA history?

I was too young to remember 'Nique but I've been around for the other guys. Only Rudy Gay has had similar production while everyone else fell off a cliff.

Maybe Boogie is the exception but it's not likely.

[mfw13]

I am aware that he is a free agent next year, but I feel that Kawhi would resign with the 76ers if he was traded there, especially if he got a taste of the NBA Finals again. He'd have a great possibility of being in the Finals year after year in the East. He MIGHT get to the Finals once in the West with the Lakers, if they somehow got past the Warriors in year 4.

All true, but....how much are the 76ers going to be willing to give up for what may turn out to be a one year rental? Heck, right now they don't even have a GM....

[Dnic]

Celtics chances of making the finals just shot up by about 75% I love this deal!

You would be correct lol Celtics or 76ers now that's about it funny how just 1 guy moving to the West changes everything that's MVP type stuff there imo

[Siberian13]

Celtics chances of making the finals just shot up by about 75% I love this deal!

If healthy with the big 3 of Irving, Tatum and Hayward, it seems like a lock. Philly might give a slight challenge as rosters are right this minute.

[CC_123]

All true, but....how much are the 76ers going to be willing to give up for what may turn out to be a one year rental? Heck, right now they don't even have a GM....

I honestly think they'd give Fultz, Saric, and picks. Leonard would put them as the front runners in the East and they'd have a nice shot to resign him long term.

[JustinVerlander07]

You literally said name one/any and he did. We all get what you’re saying and worried about. But he’s right and you’re wrong per your comment. :)
Fair point.

I was too young to remember 'Nique but I've been around for the other guys. Only Rudy Gay has had similar production while everyone else fell off a cliff.

Maybe Boogie is the exception but it's not likely.

He could be, I hope he is. I don't root to watch talented players go down because of an injury, I don't think it's likely based on past history.

[yiguiri2002]

Another winner for this deal: San Antonio. They can put the Lakers and Sixers in a bidding war for Kawhi.

Also, if I'm the Sixers, I pull the trigger. Saric, RoCo, Heat's pick and 2 future protected 1st. Put Simmons/Leonard/Embiid together with a few shooters and you make the Finals.

[packman80]

So has LaVar come out and said the Lakers don't need James they have his son?

[Kingofkings1281]

I feel like this has forced the Spurs hand. Trade Kawhi now and get something, or he just signs next year with LA for nothing. It’s only a matter of time.

[ninjacookies]

Looks like my premonition came true. Just made sense from every standpoint. Look for Kawhi to sign in the upcoming week.

Just picturing Bron in the yellow and purple. Yeesh. His first Lakers patches will fetch insane money.

[RogerGodahell]

What's Fultz trade value worth at this point?

[Dnic]

I honestly think they'd give Fultz, Saric, and picks. Leonard would put them as the front runners in the East and they'd have a nice shot to resign him long term.

Kawhi already said he wants to play in LA I doubt he signs long term with the 6ers

[king47sooners]

This is great for the NBA. When the Lakers and Celtics are good, the NBA is good. I cannot wait for those late night TNT matchups with Lakers/Warriors/Rockets/Celtics/Sixers

[RogerGodahell]

Kawhi already said he wants to play in LA I doubt he signs long term with the 6ers

Yeah, no one's giving up much for him unless he signs an extension. Not really sure how that works in basketball.

[Dnic]

Looks like my premonition came true. Just made sense from every standpoint. Look for Kawhi to sign in the upcoming week.

Just picturing Bron in the yellow and purple. Yeesh. His first Lakers patches will fetch insane money.

I agree I believe a deal is already in the works for Kawhi or Lebron wouldn't have signed so fast

[yiguiri2002]

Kawhi already said he wants to play in LA I doubt he signs long term with the 6ers

Paul George said the same thing AND he was from the city.

[elee712]

Kawhi already said he wants to play in LA I doubt he signs long term with the 6ers

So did Paul George.
Not too difficult to change someone's mind if they're in a good situation.

[aaron2]

What's Fultz trade value worth at this point?

Pretty low IMO, last thing you want to see is another Anthony Bennett, and with a guy coming off a serious injury and “working on his shot” it seems to be trending that direction.

If he can’t shoot he has low value in Philly because Simmons runs the point unless Fultz is going to be the 6th man.

[ninjacookies]

I agree I believe a deal is already in the works for Kawhi or Lebron wouldn't have signed so fast

Bingo.


He was not coming there with the intention of rolling solo. Probably already had Magic's word that the Kawhi deal was in final negotiations.

[drobfan8]

Looks like my premonition came true. Just made sense from every standpoint. Look for Kawhi to sign in the upcoming week.

Just picturing Bron in the yellow and purple. Yeesh. His first Lakers patches will fetch insane money.

Kawhi to sign what?

[mfw13]

I feel like this has forced the Spurs hand. Trade Kawhi now and get something, or he just signs next year with LA for nothing. It’s only a matter of time.

Or wait until after the season starts and Kawhi has proved he's healthy again and no longer has an attitude problem and get even more for him.

[packman80]

Kawhi already said he wants to play in LA I doubt he signs long term with the 6ers

Yeah and George said he wanted to play in LA too last off-season and guess what did not happen. Things can change.

[ThoseBackPages]

Imagine how much the BRON LAKERS AUTOS will go for


oh, wait ;)

[packman80]

Bingo.


He was not coming there with the intention of rolling solo. Probably already had Magic's word that the Kawhi deal was in final negotiations.

You mean he did not sign with LA to play with Ball? :D

[coltsnsox07]

Well at least he doesn't have to feel the pain of losing in the Finals anymore, Houston and Golden State won't let him even get there..

[drobfan8]

Keep an eye on Boston getting back involved in an offer for Kawhi. Surely they won't want to see him in Philly.

[Siberian13]

i assume Lebron had to sign first to influence others to make a decisions?

[ThoseBackPages]

Keep an eye on Boston getting back involved in an offer for Kawhi. Surely they won't want to see him in Philly.

Jaylen Brown should be "sold high"

[elee712]

Bingo.


He was not coming there with the intention of rolling solo. Probably already had Magic's word that the Kawhi deal was in final negotiations.

why wouldn't he just wait then? Was there a benefit to announcing early?

[packman80]

Fanactics going to lose millions of dollars now. came out with 90 day guarantee or 1 year if using AMEX card to switch out jerseys if a player switches teams after you buy the jersey. James was near the top of league in jersey sales.

[Kingofkings1281]

Well at least he doesn't have to feel the pain of losing in the Finals anymore, Houston and Golden State won't let him even get there..

Wait until this all shakes out. I’m willing to bet Kawhi and Cousins are there by the beginning of training camp.

[TimBuckTwo]

I guess he gave it to the Cavs

[yiguiri2002]

Keep an eye on Boston getting back involved in an offer for Kawhi. Surely they won't want to see him in Philly.

They value their players too high and won't overpay. I don't see them trading for Kawhi.

[ninjacookies]

You mean he did not sign with LA to play with Ball? :D

I can just imagine the sit down conversations between Bron and Lavar...one too many balls for most any man.

[Dnic]

Paul George said the same thing AND he was from the city.

So did Paul George.
Not too difficult to change someone's mind if they're in a good situation.

Can't wait till next season when Lebron is back in the finals lol, hope this thread is around too :D

[king47sooners]

Will LeBron rookies like Chrome go up with a new Lakers fan base?

[RogerGodahell]

Bingo.


He was not coming there with the intention of rolling solo. Probably already had Magic's word that the Kawhi deal was in final negotiations.

It'll be interesting to see what they give up to get him. Obviously the lakers want him pretty bad now and they would be willing to give up the most to get him and the Spurs know this. Sometimes you have to take what you can get or get nothing at all if they wait.

[yiguiri2002]

Kawhi to sign what?

I think he has some NT redemptions.

[ThoseBackPages]

Will LeBron rookies like Chrome go up with a new Lakers fan base?

absolutely

[packman80]

I guess he gave it to the Cavs

Hey he gave the city something they had not seen since the 50s and probably won't see again anytime soon a championship.

[ninjacookies]

why wouldn't he just wait then? Was there a benefit to announcing early?

I believe he already stated he'd make a decision by the 4th of july. Him announcing first sets a good precedent for the franchise and this entire new look.

Internet breaking hysteria has engaged.

[Dnic]

I can just imagine the sit down conversations between Bron and Lavar...one too many balls for most any man.

I hope he plays Lavar 1 on 1 and shuts him up lol

[Lonewolf]

Well crap, now we have Ball and Lebron (two players I can't stand)...sigh

If we win, I guess I can look the other way, lol :)

[jhill80]

If the Lakers can get Leonard and Clint Capela to go along with the young talent they have, they will be a pretty tough match up for anyone. Capela is very underrated in my opinion! I don't see Houston letting him go, but you never know.

[49erRCCollector]

Hallelujah.

[seabass97166]

You guys miss the Lavar radio interviews on am 710 ESPN.

A month ago they had him in studio and asked him point blank if LeBron comes to LA who’s team is it? Without hesitating “it’s Lonzo’s Team” and continues to babble on

[Dnic]

You guys miss the Lavar radio interviews on am 710 ESPN.

A month ago they had him in studio and asked him point blank if LeBron comes to LA who’s team is it? Without hesitating “it’s Lonzo’s Team” and continues to babble on

Lavar is a total idiot I'm sure 100% of people know this by now lol

[elee712]

Keep an eye on Boston getting back involved in an offer for Kawhi. Surely they won't want to see him in Philly.

Even if meant losing tatum or brown, it would be worth it. Their stock is at a high right now and their production will likely decline with Kyrie and Hayward coming back. It would be finals lock for the celtics

[RogerGodahell]

Jaylen Brown should be "sold high"

Rozier, Brown and the Kings pick (which should be close to a top 5) next year for Kawhi? Is that better than what LA could offer? Ainge wouldn't do it though unless he can get a guarantee to re sign him after next year. But if he could then im all for the trade.

[elee712]

If the Lakers can get Leonard and Clint Capela to go along with the young talent they have, they will be a pretty tough match up for anyone. Capela is very underrated in my opinion! I don't see Houston letting him go, but you never know.

No way Rockets wouldn't match anything Capela gets offered.

[Lonewolf]

You guys miss the Lavar radio interviews on am 710 ESPN.

A month ago they had him in studio and asked him point blank if LeBron comes to LA who’s team is it? Without hesitating “it’s Lonzo’s Team” and continues to babble on

What a MORON, LMAO :D:doh:

[RogerGodahell]

Even if meant losing tatum or brown, it would be worth it. Their stock is at a high right now and their production will likely decline with Kyrie and Hayward coming back. It would be finals lock for the celtics

I wouldn't trade Tatum he's gonna be a star. Brown is athletic and good but Tatum has a higher ceiling imo. I think Tatum could surpass Hayward as the #2 scoring option next season.

[elee712]

Can't wait till next season when Lebron is back in the finals lol, hope this thread is around too :D

Make sure you bump this quote

[theLUCKYshow]

He cannot be worse than JR SmithTrue but JR Smith is the GOAT

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[bradical]

Is it weird that LeBron's new coach (Luke Walton) was in the same draft class as him?

[packman80]

So what are odds that James tells Lavar to shut his mouth before end of the month?

[GoldPanner]

Funny how now love fans who hate LeBron are gonna start calling him goat

[Lonewolf]

Funny how now love fans who hate LeBron are gonna start calling him goat

Nope, not in my mind, he still isn't GOAT, and likely never will be...

[packman80]

Funny how now love fans who hate LeBron are gonna start calling him goat

He will never be the GOAT. Kevin Duckworth will always be the GOAT.

[Andy5]

Is it weird that LeBron's new coach (Luke Walton) was in the same draft class as him?

New Lakers fans be like, who?

[ninjacookies]

I can just imagine PinoyMamba right now. His brain must have reached critical mass.

The pain of choosing which team to bandwagon ride will be excruciating.

[Dnic]

The 76ers have engaged in talks with the Spurs on a potential Kawhi Leonard trade.

So far, Philly has kept Fultz, Embiid and Simmons off limits in talks, team sources tell#@@wojespn.#@pic.twitter.com/PsA3hNMQaw

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)#@July 1, 2018

[ThoseBackPages]

Kobe is firmly out of the Lakers Top 5 now, right?

[spurs50fan]

Kawhi is a free agent in a year and will sign wherever he wants.

At this point, however, the Spurs would be foolish to trade him, given that his value is at a comparative low since he's now got questions marks regarding both his health and his attitude (who screws up a relationship with Pop and the Spurs???).

Unless some team makes San Antonio an incredibly good offer, they would be better off waiting until Kawhi shows that he's healthy again before trading him.

I think the trade offers could heat up from the East since Lebron left a void and anyone minus the Celtics may give it a go? Even the Celtics can see this as an opportunity to solidify dominance (providing he stays). But I don’t think the Spurs will ride his contract out bc they can’t deal with the mute who is supposed to be the leader. They’ll get something for him and rebuild

[aaron2]

I wouldn't trade Tatum he's gonna be a star. Brown is athletic and good but Tatum has a higher ceiling imo. I think Tatum could surpass Hayward as the #2 scoring option next season.

I wouldn't deal Tatum either, there is also a level of risk involved dealing for Kawhi outside of the contract situation...the guy just missed an entire year with an injury that no one really knows anything about except that it was his quad.

[TimBuckTwo]

Who is this team he signed with?

Never heard of them.

[Kardbordkrakhed]

Only 154 million huh?

The dollar don’t mean #@#@#@#@ these days.

[ninjacookies]

The 76ers have engaged in talks with the Spurs on a potential Kawhi Leonard trade.

So far, Philly has kept Fultz, Embiid and Simmons off limits in talks, team sources tell#@@wojespn.#@pic.twitter.com/PsA3hNMQaw

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)#@July 1, 2018

Which essentially means they're just going to stay as 'talks.'

IMO nobody else on that roster is worth a Kawhi trade. Even with a tossed in draft pick. Philly is going to have to sacrifice a star(s) to get a superstar.

[enbambam6986]

Vegas has the Cavs at 500/1 lol

[RogerGodahell]

The 76ers have engaged in talks with the Spurs on a potential Kawhi Leonard trade.

So far, Philly has kept Fultz, Embiid and Simmons off limits in talks, team sources tell#@@wojespn.#@pic.twitter.com/PsA3hNMQaw

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)#@July 1, 2018

Hmm..interesting i figured Fultz would be the first one to go.

[Dnic]

Hmm..interesting i figured Fultz would be the first one to go.

The kid has skills I think alot underestimate him honestly only time will tell but I believe he will turn it around

[Cavaliercards]

Get rid of Leonard, ship him to the best East deal you can get that involves picks and start the rebuild

[packman80]

Vegas has the Cavs at 500/1 lol

Good chance they go from first to worst in the division.

[RogerGodahell]

Which essentially means they're just going to stay as 'talks.'

IMO nobody else on that roster is worth a Kawhi trade. Even with a tossed in draft pick. Philly is going to have to sacrifice a star(s) to get a superstar.

Which means he's there for the taking if Danny wants him in Boston. If Philly isn't willing to budge then it's either LA or Boston or he stays a Spur

[Skybox]

The 76ers have engaged in talks with the Spurs on a potential Kawhi Leonard trade.

So far, Philly has kept Fultz, Embiid and Simmons off limits in talks, team sources tell#@@wojespn.#@pic.twitter.com/PsA3hNMQaw

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)#@July 1, 2018

Then would have to include Saric, another player & a 1st round pick or possibly two 1st rounders

[aaron2]

Which essentially means they're just going to stay as 'talks.'

IMO nobody else on that roster is worth a Kawhi trade. Even with a tossed in draft pick. Philly is going to have to sacrifice a star(s) to get a superstar.

I think Ingram, Kuzma and some picks and maybe a toss in like Josh Hart gets this deal done.

It's a lot to give up, but LA should be focused on winning now.

[packman80]

Hmm..interesting i figured Fultz would be the first one to go.

typical offer all these guys are off the table we will offer you this scraps. Other team nope no way team ok maybe we can include this guy.

[Dnic]

In exchange for Kawhi Leonard, the#@#Spurs#@asked the#@#76ers#@for three future first-round draft choices and two current players, per a source familiar with the negotiations. Source would not comment yet on which current players SA asked for.#@https://t.co/t7X5AIIiR6

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)#@July 1, 2018

[spurs50fan]

Bingo.


He was not coming there with the intention of rolling solo. Probably already had Magic's word that the Kawhi deal was in final negotiations.

Ughh Magic

The way Kawhi’s been behaving, methinks Magic had some words to convince him to sever the relationship :coffee:

[aaron2]

In exchange for Kawhi Leonard, the#@#Spurs#@asked the#@#76ers#@for three future first-round draft choices and two current players, per a source familiar with the negotiations. Source would not comment yet on which current players SA asked for.#@https://t.co/t7X5AIIiR6

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)#@July 1, 2018

Wow...3 picks plus players.

[ninjacookies]

Which means he's there for the taking if Danny wants him in Boston. If Philly isn't willing to budge then it's either LA or Boston or he stays a Spur

Boston definitely has the pieces, but the question is if Kawhi will want to be there. I'm not entirely sure about that, even though it would be a great team with championship potential.

He seems firmly set on going back home to the sunny shores, and willing to sacrifice nearly 50 million to make it a reality.

[Andy5]

The 76ers have engaged in talks with the Spurs on a potential Kawhi Leonard trade.

So far, Philly has kept Fultz, Embiid and Simmons off limits in talks, team sources tell#@@wojespn.#@pic.twitter.com/PsA3hNMQaw

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)#@July 1, 2018

In exchange for Kawhi Leonard, the#@#Spurs#@asked the#@#76ers#@for three future first-round draft choices and two current players, per a source familiar with the negotiations. Source would not comment yet on which current players SA asked for.#@https://t.co/t7X5AIIiR6

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)#@July 1, 2018

Bear in mind these were before the Lebron to LA news broke. Things can change very quickly.

[RogerGodahell]

For a 1 year rental? They're out of their mind

[yiguiri2002]

Which essentially means they're just going to stay as 'talks.'

IMO nobody else on that roster is worth a Kawhi trade. Even with a tossed in draft pick. Philly is going to have to sacrifice a star(s) to get a superstar.

- He's a rental. Other rentals were had for very little (PG for example)
- Saric, RoCo, the Heat pick (a likely lottery pick) plus other additional picks/players is fair. Plus, they can send the Bayless contract and take back contracts the Spurs don't want (Mills, Pau).

[RogerGodahell]

Boston definitely has the pieces, but the question is if Kawhi will want to be there. I'm not entirely sure about that, even though it would be a great team with championship potential.

He seems firmly set on going back home to the sunny shores, and willing to sacrifice nearly 50 million to make it a reality.

I agree that's what it's looking like

[rman112]

He came for Caldwell-Pope.

[ninjacookies]

- He's a rental. Other rentals were had for very little (PG for example)
- Saric, RoCo, the Heat pick (a likely lottery pick) plus other additional picks/players is fair. Plus, they can send the Bayless contract and take back contracts the Spurs don't want (Mills, Pau).

Though he's a rental, let's be honest here. He's arguably the 2nd best player in the league (or 3rd) when healthy, and a Finals MVP. George was already on a career decline and not even a top 10 talent when he signed with OKC.

The Spurs are going to want serious compensation for him, as they should.

[ninjacookies]

I agree that's what it's looking like

I honestly don't think Boston needs him. Why fix something when it ain't broke.

Team was 4 wins away from a Finals appearance last year with their 2 best players sidelined. They'll be just fine without him.

[Dnic]

Though he's a rental, let's be honest here. He's arguably the 2nd best player in the league (or 3rd) when healthy, and a Finals MVP. George was already on a career decline and not even a top 10 talent when he signed with OKC.

The Spurs are going to want serious compensation for him, as they should.

If SAS are smart they will get what they can now cause he will walk next year and they get 0

[RogerGodahell]

I honestly don't think Boston needs him. Why fix something when it ain't broke.

Team was 4 wins away from a Finals appearance last year with their 2 best players sidelined. They'll be just fine without him.

Yep, who knows how the Kings will do this year that draft pick could end up being pretty huge next year if the ping pong balls fall their way. They're loaded with young talent but it never hurts to have more.