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NBA Rumors Kawhi Leonard discord gives Philadelphia 76ers opportunity

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 8: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Spurs defeated the 76ers 111-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 8: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Spurs defeated the 76ers 111-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 8: Robert Covington
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 8: Robert Covington

Leonard spurred by Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have played 46 NBA games so far. Wing Kawhi Leonard has played nine. And there is the rub. In fact, of 82 games in any season, the best Leonard has ever done is 74 games last season. And with the current report of “out indefinitely” due to an injured quad muscle, the Spurs patience is wearing thin.

Actually, wearing thin “again”. It seems that the San Antonio Spurs were interested enough in trading Leonard before the season to entertaint trade talks with the New York Knicks before the season started.

Firestorm of rumors and reports

And that’s setting off a firestorm

After a 25.5 points per game season, Leonard would be justifiably upset if he was truly on the trade block. But in his absence, the Spurs are 30-18 this season. And his price tag averages a cool $20 million a year.  So the Spurs would be wise to consider offers at this point. So what would the 76ers offer for such an opportunity?