The Toronto Raptors’ level of intrigue — and odds of landing — Kawhi Leonard turned out to be somewhat less questionable after ESPN columnist Brian Windhorst revealed to Sportscentre’s Kara Waglund that the group has made a convincing offer for the two-time All-Star.
Not long ago, Windhorst announced that both the LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers have pulled back marginally on their quest for the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the year, leaving the Raptors “in the driver’s seat” to arrive the little forward. It was an excruciatingly questionable claim for Raptors fans to process in the course of recent hours or somewhere in the vicinity, however it was altogether elucidated (to some degree) by the NBA insider on Tuesday.
In light of that, Toronto can offer the Spurs the best bundle, as per Windhorst, and the primary issue is San Antonio’s understanding. Will they sit tight for a group like Boston or Philly or the Lakers to alter their opinion and choose to revive the exchange chats with San Antonio once the season in progress, and can the Raps vie for Kawhi if those potential suitors put their separate caps back in the ring?
All inquiries that Masai Ujiri should weigh and make sense of over the coming weeks.
The Raptors president will likewise need to draw a line at one point with respect to the sticker price the Spurs are requesting. Some kind of blend of DeMar DeRozan, Pascal Siakim, OG Anunoby, Serge Ibaka and a first-round pick has been bandied about as of late.
Leonard played just nine amusements because of damage last season, however has arrived at the midpoint of 16.3 focuses and 6.2 bounce back while shooting 49.5 percent from the floor and 38.6 percent from past the circular segment. The 2014 Finals MVP is additionally a two-time All-NBA choice and has been chosen to the All-Defensive in four of his six full seasons.
