The Herd Now Logo Listen Live
  • Radio
  • Podcast
  • TV
  • Store
  • Books

Friday, June 29th

Gottlieb: Will the Lakers play hardball with the Spurs for Kawhi?
Image via screengrab via FS1
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/rss.art19.com/episodes/4ff7b0e1-04d3-42ab-864c-8cf4d6ea8ea4.mp3

Doug Gottlieb in for Colin:

Will the Lakers play hardball with the Spurs for Kawhi?

The NBA free agency frenzy starts next week, and this morning news broke that LeBron will opt out of his final year with the Cavs to hit the market. The Lakers are handicapped as the favorite to land James, but need add pieces around him to close the deal.

Given the circumstances, the urgency for the Lakers to make a deal with the Spurs to acquire Kawhi Leonard is greater than ever. Given that Kawhi has effectively eliminated any trade market by saying he’ll only sign a long-term deal with the Lakers, Doug thinks the Lakers hold all the leverage, but they also want to get a deal done.

If they hold the Spurs feet to the fire and show a willingness to walk away from the table, they can give away fewer assets in return. Will Magic play hardball, or will he make a worse deal just to lock up Kawhi to help land LeBron?

 

Also:

– LeBron isn’t really like the Godfather

– Paul George meeting with D-Wade

Guests:

Gary Washburn – Boston Globe NBA Writer joins the show to talk NBA free agency, and if the Celtics would try to trade for Kawhi.

Caron Butler – 14-year NBA veteran joins the show to talk free agency, and LeBron’s decision.

Ryen Russillo – Host of the Hoop Streams podcast joins the show to survey LeBron’s potential destinations, and why he doesn’t think LeBron is waiting on Paul George.

How to Listen

Latest

  • All Ball – Gottlieb and Ric Bucher Dissect James Harden to Brooklyn, Kyrie Toxicity
  • 3 and Out – Urban’s NFL Test; Divisional Round Breakdown
  • All Ball – LaMelo Early NBA Impressions, 2021 Draft Prospects
  • 3 and Out – Texans/Deshaun Deteriorating; Wild Card Weekend Preview
  • 3 and Out – Kyler vs. Tua Takes; THE Top 2021 Job; Colts Should Beg Luck
Top News & Headlines Today with Colin Cowherd

Top News & Headlines Today with Colin Cowherd

  • Radio
  • Podcast
  • TV
  • Store
  • Books
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Advertise

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • RSS Feed

Back to Top

© 2021 The Herd Now

The Herd Now Logo

Thank you for visiting theherdnow.com. You are about to leave theherdnow.com and proceed to a site operated separately by a third party.
Click 'OK' to proceed.

Our privacy policy is changing to provide new details about the information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and to give you more information about your rights and choices with respect to your information. By continuing to use our websites, apps, or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accept our new privacy policy.

Click here to review our updated Privacy Policy and additional privacy resources

Advertisement
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • RSS Feed