Kawhi Leonard reportedly wanting out from the San Antonio Spurs threw a big curveball in the NBA offseason. Just a few days before it was reported that Leonard and the Spurs would probably be able to walk through the differences, and there was a good chance an extension would be done this offseason.
With Leonard wanting out the whole NBA will probably be after him, but Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer, expects it to come down to five teams.
Expect the Sixers, Celtics, Lakers, and Clippers to be the main four teams to pursue Leonard, league sources say. The Knicks also loom, as Ian Begley reported, though they likely don’t have enough assets to get a deal done. Leonard rehabbed in New York under the care of Dr. Jonathan Glashow, the 76ers’ chief medical officer, so if comfortability with the medical staff is a priority for Leonard, then Philadelphia should be considered a strong fit. Boston and Philadelphia both pursued Leonard before this year’s trade deadline, but the Spurs were unwilling to consider offers at the time, multiple reports indicated.
If the Spurs decide they want to trade Leonard there are going to be a bunch of factors to consider. Will they go with whoever offers the best package? Or will they go try everything in their power to get him out of the Western Conference? Or will the Spurs decide to try and hold on to him and take the risk that he's not going to sign a long-term extension with the team? There are a lot of options on the table and it's going to be a
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