gourimoko
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What do think is the most likely scenario that this all plays out like, do the Cavs have a chance (assuming LeBron stays), and what would it most likely take as far a trade package for the Cavs to get Kawhi?
@InBoobieWeTrust , please do drop you opinion on this too.
I think it 100% depends on what is happening with Kawhi... his situation feels to me like someone who just doesn't want to be there anymore. Given his injury and Tony Parker's, comparatively, it seems like Kawhi is just sitting out but no one wants to call him out on it.
We also know that LaMarcus Aldridge requested a trade over the summer; so it's entirely possible both Aldridge and Kawhi did the same thing?
Given the Spurs franchise, their culture, and Pop's desire to protect his players from the media, it's possible this is all being kept under wraps -- but that Pop knows Kawhi is reluctant to play.
With all that being said, Kawhi is getting additional medical treatment / rehab in New York, so, it's not like he isn't actually hurt.
So bottom line is that, if Kawhi comss out and demands a trade, the Cavs do have some ability to make that work, but so do many other teams. Thus, the only way I can see Kawhi getting to Cleveland is if he angles his way here. Otherwise, he'll get to another team with better assets (like Boston, Philly, etc). I could also see him leaving for Los Angeles in free agency when the time comes, as he is from here -- and that would be the biggest market available and in a basketball town.
So yeah, the Cavs could make an offer, but it would be up to Kawhi and LeBron to make this work; and given Kawhi's already missed season, many teams might be reluctant to trade so much value for a guy saying he doesn't know if and when he'll play.