Chris Herrington just brought up the possibility of the Grizzlies trading the lottery pick for Kawhi Leonard and I thought it was very interesting. He is only locked up for 18-19 w/ a player option for 19/20.

The only way I would want this to happen is with some kind of sign and trade scenario. I would imagine they would want more than just the top 3 pick as well, but man would a Mike, Kawhi, Marc combo be fun.

(04-17-2018 10:40 AM)MEMPH1S Wrote:  Chris Herrington just brought up the possibility of the Grizzlies trading the lottery pick for Kawhi Leonard and I thought it was very interesting. He is only locked up for 18-19 w/ a player option for 19/20.

The only way I would want this to happen is with some kind of sign and trade scenario. I would imagine they would want more than just the top 3 pick as well, but man would a Mike, Kawhi, Marc combo be fun.

I wouldn't give up a 1st round pick for Kawhi. Maybe after last season but he's damaged goods now.

Don't think the NBA views Kawhi as damaged goods. Kawhi was cleared by the Spurs medical staff two months ago. Not saying Kawhi and his camp has handled this well, but NBA teams would jump at an opportunity for a top 5 player.

Our top 3 pick wouldn't be near enough to get him. And we would have to match salaries. Spurs liked JMyke, had him in their camp, but didn't have a roster spot. Kawhi's salary in '18-'19 is $20M, so Spurs would have to take back more salary.

(04-17-2018 11:56 AM)Tigx Wrote:  Don't think the NBA views Kawhi as damaged goods. Kawhi was cleared by the Spurs medical staff two months ago. Not saying Kawhi and his camp has handled this well, but NBA teams would jump at an opportunity for a top 5 player.

Our top 3 pick wouldn't be near enough to get him. And we would have to match salaries. Spurs liked JMyke, had him in their camp, but didn't have a roster spot. Kawhi's salary in '18-'19 is $20M, so Spurs would have to take back more salary.

So top 3 pick and Chandler Parsons for Kawhi? DEAL!!!!!

It appears Kawhi abandons his teammates for unstated reasons. I would not want him on the Griz unless there is compelling justification for his absence.

Conley
Khawi
Gasol would have been a good core 3 years ago not now

(04-17-2018 10:40 AM)MEMPH1S Wrote:  Chris Herrington just brought up the possibility of the Grizzlies trading the lottery pick for Kawhi Leonard and I thought it was very interesting. He is only locked up for 18-19 w/ a player option for 19/20.

The only way I would want this to happen is with some kind of sign and trade scenario. I would imagine they would want more than just the top 3 pick as well, but man would a Mike, Kawhi, Marc combo be fun.

You'd only get Kawhi for one year. There is a 0% chance he would take the player option for 2019/2020. Guys like Kawhi Leonard never sign with small market teams in free agency except under rare circumstances, e.g. LeBron signed with Cleveland because he's from Akron.

For that reason, Memphis needs to take the pick and hope that player turns into a franchise changing player.

He would demand more than just our pick IMO. Also, I think he could sign the super max with SAS and then get moved. Not sure how we could make the money work if that happens.

(04-17-2018 11:11 AM)mairving Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 10:40 AM)MEMPH1S Wrote:  Chris Herrington just brought up the possibility of the Grizzlies trading the lottery pick for Kawhi Leonard and I thought it was very interesting. He is only locked up for 18-19 w/ a player option for 19/20.

The only way I would want this to happen is with some kind of sign and trade scenario. I would imagine they would want more than just the top 3 pick as well, but man would a Mike, Kawhi, Marc combo be fun.

I wouldn't give up a 1st round pick for Kawhi. Maybe after last season but he's damaged goods now.

Maybe after last season?


If he really has a permanent injury the. You have a point , especially for the Grizzlies >after Parsons <

Wouldn't touch him with a 10ft pole.

Lets get real... If we are offered an all star, and it takes away from our front office another chance to screw up a draft, take the all star.

(04-19-2018 02:59 PM)natebshaw Wrote:  Lets get real... If we are offered an all star, and it takes away from our front office another chance to screw up a draft, take the all star.

Normally I would agree, but Kawhi would be a 1 year rental and the Grizz don't need that. If there was some guarantee that Kawhi would sign here then yes you absolutely try to make it happen.

Just say no.

(04-19-2018 02:59 PM)natebshaw Wrote:  Lets get real... If we are offered an all star, and it takes away from our front office another chance to screw up a draft, take the all star.

You say that like the FO hasn’t fudged up on a trade before

(04-19-2018 11:33 PM)Dynamos Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 02:59 PM)natebshaw Wrote:  Lets get real... If we are offered an all star, and it takes away from our front office another chance to screw up a draft, take the all star.

You say that like the FO hasn’t fudged up on a trade before

Touche', valid point, sir!

(04-19-2018 11:33 PM)Dynamos Wrote:  

(04-19-2018 02:59 PM)natebshaw Wrote:  Lets get real... If we are offered an all star, and it takes away from our front office another chance to screw up a draft, take the all star.

You say that like the FO hasn’t fudged up on a trade before

Actually their trades have been pretty good for the last decade. Drafts and FA signings are a different story.

(04-17-2018 03:23 PM)MEMPH1S Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 11:56 AM)Tigx Wrote:  Don't think the NBA views Kawhi as damaged goods. Kawhi was cleared by the Spurs medical staff two months ago. Not saying Kawhi and his camp has handled this well, but NBA teams would jump at an opportunity for a top 5 player.

Our top 3 pick wouldn't be near enough to get him. And we would have to match salaries. Spurs liked JMyke, had him in their camp, but didn't have a roster spot. Kawhi's salary in '18-'19 is $20M, so Spurs would have to take back more salary.

So top 3 pick and Chandler Parsons for Kawhi? DEAL!!!!!

this would be my trade too. Bring back Evans and a starting group with Conley, Evans, Gasol and Leonard would be good.

(04-17-2018 11:11 AM)mairving Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 10:40 AM)MEMPH1S Wrote:  Chris Herrington just brought up the possibility of the Grizzlies trading the lottery pick for Kawhi Leonard and I thought it was very interesting. He is only locked up for 18-19 w/ a player option for 19/20.

The only way I would want this to happen is with some kind of sign and trade scenario. I would imagine they would want more than just the top 3 pick as well, but man would a Mike, Kawhi, Marc combo be fun.

I wouldn't give up a 1st round pick for Kawhi. Maybe after last season but he's damaged goods now.

we're used to damaged goods (see Gasol, Conley, Parsons). At least Leonard has all NBA talent. A better risk with a smaller cap hit than the names I just mentioned.

(04-21-2018 11:29 AM)HarvardTiger Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 03:23 PM)MEMPH1S Wrote:  

(04-17-2018 11:56 AM)Tigx Wrote:  Don't think the NBA views Kawhi as damaged goods. Kawhi was cleared by the Spurs medical staff two months ago. Not saying Kawhi and his camp has handled this well, but NBA teams would jump at an opportunity for a top 5 player.

Our top 3 pick wouldn't be near enough to get him. And we would have to match salaries. Spurs liked JMyke, had him in their camp, but didn't have a roster spot. Kawhi's salary in '18-'19 is $20M, so Spurs would have to take back more salary.

So top 3 pick and Chandler Parsons for Kawhi? DEAL!!!!!

this would be my trade too. Bring back Evans and a starting group with Conley, Evans, Gasol and Leonard would be good.

MEMPH1S was joking, Harvard. Spurs would obviously laugh us off the phone with an offer like that.

Don't think Grizz will get into this game, but our offer would start with our pick, JMyke and Dillon, and that wouldn't be enough.