Spurs reportedly want two players and three first-round picks for Kawhi Leonard
76ers could put on the table Saric, Covington and Miami Heat’s 2021 unprotected first-round pick
The Philadelphia 76ers are pursuing Kawhi Leonard but they don’t want to spend too much without being sure that the Spurs star will re-sign with them next summer in the free agency.
Per Philly.com, The team is in talks with San Antonio to acquire the two-time all-star via a trade. The Sixers are confident that they can sway him to pick up his player option or re-sign with them via free agency next summer.
But the two-time NBA defensive player of the year has expressed a desire to be traded to his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, potential trading partners are not willing to give into the Spurs’ steep trade demands if he’s not going to re-sign with their team.
The Sixers are no different.
The Sixers’ most realistic package to submit to San Antonio could involve Dario Saric, Robert Covington and the Miami Heat’s 2021 unprotected first-round pick. However, the Spurs want two players — again, believed to be Saric and Covington — and three future first-round picks.
So the Sixers will have to decide if they want to part with two more first-round picks or see if the Spurs will back off those demands.
Per Philly.com, The team is in talks with San Antonio to acquire the two-time all-star via a trade. The Sixers are confident that they can sway him to pick up his player option or re-sign with them via free agency next summer.
But the two-time NBA defensive player of the year has expressed a desire to be traded to his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, potential trading partners are not willing to give into the Spurs’ steep trade demands if he’s not going to re-sign with their team.
The Sixers are no different.
The Sixers’ most realistic package to submit to San Antonio could involve Dario Saric, Robert Covington and the Miami Heat’s 2021 unprotected first-round pick. However, the Spurs want two players — again, believed to be Saric and Covington — and three future first-round picks.
So the Sixers will have to decide if they want to part with two more first-round picks or see if the Spurs will back off those demands.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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