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Spurs Eye Leonard Reunion, Trade Fox?
26 Jun
Summary
- Spurs considered for Kawhi Leonard's potential extension
- Trade could involve De'Aaron Fox's $221.7 million contract
- Young stars like Harper or Castle might be included in a deal
San Antonio Spurs are reportedly among the teams being considered for Kawhi Leonard's potential contract extension, alongside the Toronto Raptors. This speculation arises despite Leonard's contentious departure from San Antonio in the summer of 2018. Reports suggest the Spurs might explore trading De'Aaron Fox, whose contract is valued at $221.7 million over four years, as a way to facilitate a reunion with Leonard and potentially offload his large deal.
Such a trade would likely require the inclusion of promising young players like Dylan Harper or Stephon Castle, as Victor Wembanyama is considered off-limits. Acquiring Leonard would signify a win-now approach for the Spurs, potentially at the cost of developing young talent.
The Spurs face a significant decision: whether to pursue a familiar star like Leonard by parting with future assets or to continue building around their current roster during the Victor Wembanyama era.
