As we’re finding out though, a trade to the Lakers, or anywhere out West, might be out of the question entirely. According to Chris Sheridan, there’s a “zero” percent chance Pop and the Spurs trade him to a Western team.
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Likely, the team’s commitment to send him East is a result of their competitive nature. Sending him to a team in their own conference would only make it tougher for them to compete against their inter-conference foes. Trading him to the East, though, would ensure they wouldn’t have to deal with Kawhi until at least the NBA Finals.
In turn, it puts the Celtics in an outstanding position to make a run at Leonard. In fact, this news likely makes them the frontrunners, considering the assets they currently have in place. Still, the 76ers pose a real threat as the free-agent period draws closer, and it’d be unwise to count them out entirely.
Likely, the team’s commitment to send him East is a result of their competitive nature. Sending him to a team in their own conference would only make it tougher for them to compete against their inter-conference foes. Trading him to the East, though, would ensure they wouldn’t have to deal with Kawhi until at least the NBA Finals.
In turn, it puts the Celtics in an outstanding position to make a run at Leonard. In fact, this news likely makes them the frontrunners, considering the assets they currently have in place. Still, the 76ers pose a real threat as the free-agent period draws closer, and it’d be unwise to count them out entirely.
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No doubt, it will come down to which team can offer the Spurs the best package. Whether it’s the Celtics, 76ers, or a surprise team like the Knicks, teams will have to offer up their best if they want to steal Kawhi away from San Antonio. And while LeBron James may be the most prized free-agent acquisition this summer, Kahwi will likely be the first domino to fall as teams scramble to assemble a trade package in hopes of creating a fresh new look.
No doubt, it will come down to which team can offer the Spurs the best package. Whether it’s the Celtics, 76ers, or a surprise team like the Knicks, teams will have to offer up their best if they want to steal Kawhi away from San Antonio. And while LeBron James may be the most prized free-agent acquisition this summer, Kahwi will likely be the first domino to fall as teams scramble to assemble a trade package in hopes of creating a fresh new look.
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