SEC needs to step its game up. They might have just lost the "most deplorable conference" trophy to the Big 10's East Division alone (tOSU, Sparty, PSU).
4-year extension for Gurley. ESPN reporting it's worth $60 million ($45 million of that guaranteed).
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24183860/los-angeles-rams-todd-gurley-agree-record-deal-worth-45-million-guaranteed-money
The Lakers have far less time here to pay up or risk losing out. If they want all three, Kawhi has to be traded to them before everything else to make the money work. Furthermore, LeBron has expressed through his handlers that he doesn't want to be the first star to jump ship to LA this offseason. Yeah, LeBron could always change his mind even if Kawhi is traded to LA. I really, really doubt LA is willing to take that risk and end up whiffing on everyone this offseason because they don't want to include an extra young player and an extra pick or two.
True, but the Lakers are trying to woo the best player in the NBA (LeBron), as well as bring in Kawhi and PG to compete for championships. That play likely goes out the window if they don't get Kawhi. They are risking the chance to be one of the front runners for the NBA title for the next few years.
The Spurs are rebuilding once Kawhi leaves, with or without a shitty Lakers pick and a decent young player, which is what the Lakers are offering at this point.
The Spurs have far less to lose than the Lakers.
Kuzma + Ingram + picks or the Spurs should just wait until the trade deadline unless another team blows them away. If the Lakers want the Spurs to essentially deliver LeBron and PG as well, give up picks and young, talented players or GTFO.
Just because the Cavs FO made a dumb move doesn't mean the Spurs should follow their lead. Let Leonard play out the year or rot on the bench if he's still "injured" and he can take the huge pay next offseason to play in Los Angeles.
Even George R. R. Martin thinks the story behind SEC football would take too long to unravel at one time. Just pick any SEC school outside of Kentucky or Vandy and you'll get a novel.