San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard will be a topic of conversation this offseason, especially as his status remains unclear. He missed all but nine games this season with a right quad injury, and became the subject of speculation since his last appearance in January. That may mean a trade occurs this summer, or an alternative event transpires.
Could the Los Angeles Lakers target Leonard if the Spurs are open for business? According to Sporting News, these sides linking is “the most likely thing” whether that’s via trade or 2019 free agency.
If San Antonio wants to get something back for their superstar, and the Lakers are the only option to trade him to, then it reveals a few silver linings.