Since he requested a trade from the Indiana Pacers last season, it was assumed that eventually he’d end up donning the purple and gold (he’d said as much). It was thought that short of a run to the Finals or a championship, his time in Oklahoma City was a mere pit stop on his way to tinsel town. A report from Marc Stein of the New York Times, casts some doubt on that alleged forgone conclusion. Stein reports: More than one rival team has suggested to me that they expect…
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Mohamed Bamba refuses to work out for Memphis Grizzlies
If the Memphis Grizzlies are interested in Texas Center Mohamed Bamba, it appears the feeling may not be mutual. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com: Bamba has refused to come to work out for Memphis, refused to share his medicals and has told them openly he would prefer not to be in Memphis. Bamba is projected to go anywhere from number 3 to the Hawks to number 6 to Orlando. If the Grizzlies select Bamba with the 4th pick, it could symbolize the end of the Conley-Gasol era in Memphis.
Read MoreLebron James’s free agency decision will not be a quick one
All season long there has been specualtion and hypothesis posed about where Mr. Lebron James would lace them up for the 2018-19 season and beyond. It seemed as some of the sports media talking heads an pundit could not wait for the final buzzer to sounds on the Finals to ramp up their Lebron destination speculation. It was almost as if they saw the finals as obstacle to engage in the discussion without being hindered by having to cover a championship series. It appears they are going to get to…
Read MoreSpurs likely will take their time with Leonard decision
In true Spurs fashion, don’t expect a rash decision to conclude the Kawhi Leonard situation. Woj doesn't think a Kawhi Leonard trade will happen before the 2018 NBA draft. "I don't think the Spurs are in any rush to make a decision about Leonard's future, certainly on the trade front" pic.twitter.com/TTMllBJqCz — Rob Lopez (@r0bato) June 18, 2018 According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, it’s unlikely the Spurs would make move before draft day. Quite simply, it would be foolhardy for the Spurs to jump the gun and pull the trigger…
Read MoreNBA Rumours: Cavaliers called Spurs about Kawhi
When a team has an all-world player that may be available, it is to be expected the GM of said team’s phone would be quite the hotline. That is exactly the position the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in. Kawhi Leonard has reportedly asked for a trade, preferring to land in Lakerland. The calls have undoubtedly began to come in for R.C. Buford and the Spurs brass and according to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers were one of several teams that have already reached out regrading Mr. Leonard. Cleveland…
Read MoreSpurs fans have already taken to burning Kawhi Leonard jerseys
Throughout the nearly two decade of the success the Spurs have enjoyed, by and large , their fans have conducted themselves respectfully. The fan base has not drawn the ire that Lakers, Heat, and now Warrior “fans” have for their obnoxiousness during those teams runs. The Kawhi Leonard situation puts both the organization and the fans in the unusual position of a player actually wanting to leave their ballclub. It is natural to not want to lose a player of his caliber and fans certainly have that right to voice…
Read MoreSpurs will not trade Kawhi Leonard to a Western Conference team
You may want to slow down the Kawhi to the Lakers talk. That is because apparently if the Spurs decide to move their star forward, it will not be to a Western Conference team. A report from NBA writer Chris Sheridan indicated that San Antonio has no intent of trading him within the West. News of Leonard’s desire to leave San Antonio surfaced on Friday via Yahoo Sports’ Charms Charania. Kawhi Leonard wants out from the San Antonio Spurs, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 15, 2018…
Read MoreDraft Rumours: Memphis Grizzlies “seriously considering” Michael Porter Jr.
Micheal Porter, Jr is the biggest enigma of the NBA Draft. After finishing his senior season in high school, Porter would have likely been a top 3 pick in the NBA draft had he been able to declare. He suffered a serious back injury in his first college game that caused him to miss most of the season. Although he did come back and play in the SEC and NCAA tournament, he did not appear to have the explosion and movement he had prior to the injury. Uncertainly about his…
Read MoreKawhi/Popovich meeting yet to happen
Kawhi Leonard and Spurs’ head coach Gregg Popovich were anticipated to meet before this year’s NBA draft to try to iron out the issues that have been simmering nearly all season long and have brought his future with the franchise into question. Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reported that Leonard and Popovich have recently communicated but , as of yet, a face-to-face encounter has not happened. This meeting between the two may still happen but considering Kawhi’s request, it could be an exercise in futility.
Read MoreReports: Kawhi Leonard wants to be traded; Lakers his top choice
It appears the long strained relationship between the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard may have finally reached the point of no return. That is because the 2-time DPOY and 2014 NBA Finals MVP has allegedly requested a trade from the Spurs. According to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania, Kawhi Leonard “wants out” of San Antonio. At the root of the rift is the apparent handling of the quadriceps tendinopathy that limited Leonard to only appearing in nine games this season. Team doctors medically cleared him to return, but Leonard opted…
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