LA did not offer a lot for kawhi. Hence why hes going to toronto.
- Fakepartofme

That’s wrong, San Antonio wanted an insane amount for him, and LA didn’t want to pay that. May be an opportunity to find a middle ground.

That sounds about right....

I MEAN YEAH, SURE, I GUESS, I DON'T KNOW, I NEVER GO THERE HAHA!
- Scabeh

I think it was 2 for 1....$5.50/pint sounds like a price you pay in a Montreal gutter.

Leonard is a bumhole who's going to leave for L.A. in a year.

They traded a good player who loved playing for Toronto to get him.

I don't know much about Basketball, but this trade sounds pretty dumb for the Raptors.
- Scabeh

apparently the value is really good for the Raps.

But it looks like a win-now kinda thing.

apparently the value is really good for the Raps.

But it looks like a win-now kinda thing.
- Feeling Glucky?

Wasn't he the guy the Spurs had to get a 2nd opinion to try and force him to play because he kept claiming he was injured despite what the team's doctors were saying?

I don't know... How many times has he won the Norris?
- TrashPanda

How many first pairing d overall have won the norris in the past 10 years?

That’s wrong, San Antonio wanted an insane amount for him, and LA didn’t want to pay that. May be an opportunity to find a middle ground.
- Nastradamus

Its not wrong.
If the middle ground is not better than what the raps gave up....then its a bad deal for the raps.

Wasn't he the guy the Spurs had to get a 2nd opinion to try and force him to play because he kept claiming he was injured despite what the team's doctors were saying?
- Scabeh

Yes. He gave up on the team. It's why he was traded.

I'm just sad to see Derozan go. I think they should have offered Lowry. (I will say I know nothing about positions in basketball and this may have been a reason why it was Demar instead)

but $7M per?

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- PatC80

No need for an offer sheet, Trouba putting the screws to Shovelsh!toff

Wasn't he the guy the Spurs had to get a 2nd opinion to try and force him to play because he kept claiming he was injured despite what the team's doctors were saying?
- Scabeh

Yup.
Not the 1st time that a team doc assessrd a player incorrectly in the nba

Yes. He gave up on the team. It's why he was traded.

I'm just sad to see Derozan go. I think they should have offered Lowry. (I will say I know nothing about positions in basketball and this may have been a reason why it was Demar instead)
- Aaron_85

He didnt give up. He was assessed incorrectly and the team began taking pot shots at him.

Yup.
Not the 1st time that a team doc assessrd a player incorrectly in the nba
- Fakepartofme

Really? Didn't know that was a common thing.

Its not wrong.
If the middle ground is not better than what the raps gave up....then its a bad deal for the raps.
- Fakepartofme

Do you even read what you type as you type it? San Antonio wanted a ton because they thought they had LA by the balls. LA didn’t bite. We got a good return for derozan all things considered but we have little likelihood of hanging onto him beyond this season. When you look to trade Leonard to LA you’re not trading him as a rental you’re trading the value of him signing that extension with LA. Kawhi Leonard on a long term contract playing with lebron is worth a lot (but maybe not quite what San Antonio was asking for)

What about the above is confusing to you?

He didnt give up. He was assessed incorrectly and the team began taking pot shots at him.
- Fakepartofme

Sure. I'll take your word for it.

Either way it made a rift between player and team and thus he's traded.

Do you even read what you type as you type it? San Antonio wanted a ton because they thought they had LA by the balls. LA didn’t bite. We got a good return for derozan all things considered but we have little likelihood of hanging onto him beyond this season. When you look to trade Leonard to LA you’re not trading him as a rental you’re trading the value that him signing that extension with LA. Kawhi Leonard on a long term contract playing with lebron is worth a lot (but maybe not quite what San Antonio was asking for)

What about the above is confusing to you?
- Nastradamus

No need to get all worked up, we're all friends here.

Wasn't he the guy the Spurs had to get a 2nd opinion to try and force him to play because he kept claiming he was injured despite what the team's doctors were saying?
- Scabeh

Yes, same guy. Also a former MVP of the playoffs on a championship team. Also considered (when healthy) a top five NBA player. Ujiri is desperate after the epic choke in the playoffs.

Do you even read what you type as you type it? San Antonio wanted a ton because they thought they had LA by the balls. LA didn’t bite. We got a good return for derozan all things considered but we have little likelihood of hanging onto him beyond this season. When you look to trade Leonard to LA you’re not trading him as a rental you’re trading the value that him signing that extension with LA. Kawhi Leonard on a long term contract playing with lebron is worth a lot (but maybe not quite what San Antonio was asking for)

What about the above is confusing to you?
- Nastradamus

Either way, I'm happy big stars in the NBA don't have no trade clauses like they all do in the NHL. Makes for far more entertaining off seasons.

Yes, same guy. Also a former MVP of the playoffs on a championship team. Also considered (when healthy) a top five NBA player. Ujiri is desperate after the epic choke in the playoffs.
- winsix

I still find the whole "fire the coach of the year" thing crazy.

Best of luck to the Raptors though, hopefully the guy plays to his potential.

Yes, same guy. Also a former MVP of the playoffs on a championship team. Also considered (when healthy) a top five NBA player. Ujiri is desperate after the epic choke in the playoffs.
- winsix

Man just think of how many jerseys they can sell now! Everyone in Toronto had Lowry or Derozan already. Now you have to buy Leonard.

Either way, I'm happy big stars in the NBA don't have no trade clauses like they all do in the NHL. Makes for far more entertaining off seasons.
- Aaron_85

Absolutely, far more entertaining then “I’m resigning with the team that drafted me” 95% Of the time

Do you even read what you type as you type it? San Antonio wanted a ton because they thought they had LA by the balls. LA didn’t bite. We got a good return for derozan all things considered but we have little likelihood of hanging onto him beyond this season. When you look to trade Leonard to LA you’re not trading him as a rental you’re trading the value of him signing that extension with LA. Kawhi Leonard on a long term contract playing with lebron is worth a lot (but maybe not quite what San Antonio was asking for)

What about the above is confusing to you?
- Nastradamus

The basketball version of UGTARD!

No need to be so mean!

Do you even read what you type as you type it? San Antonio wanted a ton because they thought they had LA by the balls. LA didn’t bite. We got a good return for derozan all things considered but we have little likelihood of hanging onto him beyond this season. When you look to trade Leonard to LA you’re not trading him as a rental you’re trading the value of him signing that extension with LA. Kawhi Leonard on a long term contract playing with lebron is worth a lot (but maybe not quite what San Antonio was asking for)

What about the above is confusing to you?
- Nastradamus

The part where basketball is involved.

No need to get all worked up, we're all friends here.
- Scabeh

Just pointing out the disagreement for the sake of disagreement

Really? Didn't know that was a common thing.
- Scabeh

Ok not "common", but i listening to tsn yesterday and they said it also occured to a former celtics player.

The basketball version of UGTARD!

No need to be so mean!
- .HOHO.

Wow, I’ve been around these boards for a long time and never been called that. Geez

wasn’t my intention to be mean, but disagreement for the sake of disagreement is bananas

The part where basketball is involved.
- bobbyisno1

What's your restaurant name again? I have a friend I think going your way soon for a wine tour. Told him I knew a good spot to eat.