Kawhi Leonard trade: Lakers told of sacrifices to make to complete Spurs deal
That’s according to 2006 NBA champion Gary Payton, who claims the Philadelphia 76ers could also be a viable option for Leonard.
The 2014 NBA Finals MVP has made it clear he wants to leave the San Antonio Spurs and could reportedly be prepared to sit out the entirety of next season unless he gets a trade.
The Lakers have been touted as his preferred destination, meaning other teams run the risk of taking him on a one-year loan before Leonard can leave as a free agent in 2019.
But the Spurs are said to be dissatisfied with the trade package so far presented by the Lakers for their franchise player.
San Antonio will unlikely want to lose Leonard for nothing next year, meaning a trade could still be well on the cards.