Everything Kawhi Leonard

[KeonClark]

DeMar DeRozan sent “get well” texts to the Raptors’ beat writer when he was hospitalized during the playoffs. (When star athletes do normal things it feels exceptional, which is the point of this column) https://t.co/jkLP6Aqryd

— J.A. Adande (@jadande) July 19, 2018

Breaking: pro athlete is decent and courteous like many humans. More at 11

[DanH]

Let's say Kawhi doesn't play

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that's still a playoff team. And who knows with Demar's possessions distributed evenly and improvements from OG and other young guys, it might be better than last years team.

Certainly fewer regular season wins in that worst case scenario. Could see more playoff success, though definitely not favoured to get through or even to the ECF.

[DanH]

Kawhi hasn't even done his Physical, so not for a little while I would think. And in the middle of summer, there's usually a lag between Player Availability and the move anyway.

Heck, pretty sure LeBron hasn't done a signing press conference in LA, has he?

[A.I]

Heck, pretty sure LeBron hasn't done a signing press conference in LA, has he?

They will all likely do one closer to the end of summer or closer to training camp. Its the summer, they just got done with free agency/trades, let them enjoy themselves.

[MixxAOR]

“Wait you’re telling me I don’t have to guard Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler and Paul George all in the same week anymore? I get to torture Jabari Parker and Tim Hardaway Jr now? Man, this Eastern Conference thing ain’t too bad.” pic.twitter.com/7ahwdKuMF1

— caine (@cainelovescali) July 19, 2018

[The Great One]

This is why they moved the Grizzlies to Memphis.

By February trading deadline, if the @Raptors believe @kawhileonard has no intention of re-signing for 5 year/ $190M, there will be no playoff run to the #NBAFinals . Kawhi will be flipped for future assets to rebuild. Otherwise they will have traded @DeMar_DeRozan for nothing

— Stu Jackson (@StuJackson32) July 19, 2018

[Nilanka]

This is why they moved the Grizzlies to Memphis.

By February trading deadline, if the @Raptors believe @kawhileonard has no intention of re-signing for 5 year/ $190M, there will be no playoff run to the #NBAFinals . Kawhi will be flipped for future assets to rebuild. Otherwise they will have traded @DeMar_DeRozan for nothing

— Stu Jackson (@StuJackson32) July 19, 2018

I don't expect Kawhi to make any indication (either in public, or to Masai directly) about his intentions before the season is over. If this holds true, then there's no trade happening. He either re-signs, or walks.

[The Great One]

I don't expect Kawhi to make any indication (either in public, or to Masai directly) about his intentions before the season is over. If this holds true, then there's no trade happening. He either re-signs, or walks.

Agreed

[Barolt]

This is why they moved the Grizzlies to Memphis.

By February trading deadline, if the @Raptors believe @kawhileonard has no intention of re-signing for 5 year/ $190M, there will be no playoff run to the #NBAFinals . Kawhi will be flipped for future assets to rebuild. Otherwise they will have traded @DeMar_DeRozan for nothing

— Stu Jackson (@StuJackson32) July 19, 2018

I hate how prevalent this opinion is, because it's not true. This run with Kawhi is all about the playoffs, why would they abandon ship before then?

[KeonClark]

This is why they moved the Grizzlies to Memphis.

By February trading deadline, if the @Raptors believe @kawhileonard has no intention of re-signing for 5 year/ $190M, there will be no playoff run to the #NBAFinals . Kawhi will be flipped for future assets to rebuild. Otherwise they will have traded @DeMar_DeRozan for nothing

— Stu Jackson (@StuJackson32) July 19, 2018

Yeah this guy and his 14k followers. Gotta filter your sources

[The Great One]

Yeah this guy and his 14k followers. Gotta filter your sources

I'll never forgive Jackson for ruining the Grizzlies. One of the worst executive in NBA history. I don't follow the guy. Someone retweeted it on my TL.

[Nilanka]

I'll never forgive Jackson for ruining the Grizzlies. One of the worst executive in NBA history. I don't follow the guy. Someone retweeted it on my TL.

Wonder what would've happened had they drafted Baron Davis instead of Francis.

[psrs1]

I hate how prevalent this opinion is, because it's not true. This run with Kawhi is all about the playoffs, why would they abandon ship before then?

If you make the trade you have to wait and see what happens in the playoffs. Otherwise no point to trade. Even a one year rental where we go to NBA finals can be justified.

[Apollo]

I don't expect Kawhi to make any indication (either in public, or to Masai directly) about his intentions before the season is over. If this holds true, then there's no trade happening. He either re-signs, or walks.

Simple. "I don't know" means no.

[Hotshot]

This is why they moved the Grizzlies to Memphis.

By February trading deadline, if the @Raptors believe @kawhileonard has no intention of re-signing for 5 year/ $190M, there will be no playoff run to the #NBAFinals . Kawhi will be flipped for future assets to rebuild. Otherwise they will have traded @DeMar_DeRozan for nothing

— Stu Jackson (@StuJackson32) July 19, 2018

I am still shocked Stu is still relevant in some capacity in basketball discussions around the NBA and someone like Hinkie has completely disappeared.