Jalen Rose believes Kawhi Leonard's done with #Spurs, could be traded to #Celtics.
“They have assets. They developed Brown/Tatum. For C's to take next step, they need another All-Star. Probably lose Rozier/Smart/Horford. Leonard with Hayward and Irving.” https://t.co/i9IjrzMYKH
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) April 3, 2018
The Celtics remain the default option for every trade rumor but there will be a lot of options for the Spurs.
A Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum + the Kings and/or Grizzlies draft pick would be the spring board to a rebuild in San Antonio. Lakers could also offer Brandon Ingram+, Bucks have Jabari Parker+, Nuggets have Nikola Jokic+, etc.
Decision day could come this summer when Leonard becomes eligible for the super-max extension. If the Spurs offer and he balks, then they’ll be forced to move him.
Call me crazy, but I’m not ready to go all-in on Kawhi. I’d love to see the Celtics run it back next season with this crew and a healthy Gordon Hayward.
There’s also a big man in New Orleans who might be available soon.
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