4. The Boston Celtics
Celtics GM Danny Ainge made some magic happen last summer to land the highly coveted Kyrie Irving. The deal included All-Star Isaiah Thomas as well as Boston’s first round pick in 2018. Could he do the same with The Spurs? Boston has a treasure trove of assets, including rookie Jayson Tatum, who has shown his value as The Celtics have worked their way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Could a Kawhi be the Robin to Kyrie’s Batman? Or would Ainge make ripples across the league again by including Irving in a trade to San Antonio, leaving his finals-worthy roster intact? This is an interesting option with many possibilities.
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— theScore (@theScore) May 18, 2018
5. The Los Angeles Clippers
Could Kawhi end up going home, but on the other side of the Staples Centre? The Clippers are a team very interested in Leonard’s services. The Clippers find themselves in the middle of the pack. A team that lost Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, and have a questionable relationship with Deandre Jordan would definitely be looking for a boost. Kawhi instantly makes this team better, and there are many sources pointing to the Clippers putting together a serious trade package, if Kawhi hits the market.
Then again, this could all be moot with San Antonio reportedly offering Leonard a Super Max contract, rumoured to be in the $220M range over 5 years. Only time will tell where, and when, Kawhi will suit up this season.
