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I don't know if any on here listen to the 'Howls and Growls' podcast on Youtube, but he did a show yesterday outlining the fit of Leonard on this team. I recommend you listen to it. It was rumored that the Wolves did enquire about Kawhi at the trade deadline once Giannis talks stalled.

It got me thinking. Kawhi is a pretty dam good fit. Yes there's a long list of injury concerns, but he did play more games than Ant last year at 65. He averaged 28 points (career high) on 50/39/89 splits and is still a legit defender. With his age (34) and injury concerns it makes him a somewhat realistic trade target. He's on a 50 mil expiring deal, so ideally you'd want an extension secured before you pull the trigger.

Minnesota receives: Kawhi Leonard

LAC receives: Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Terrance Shannon Jr, 28th Pick this year, 2033 1st RP (Top 5 protection) and 2028 Pick Swap.

Ayo
Edwards
Leonard
McDaniels
Gobert

Naz (6th man)

so the bench is

Reid
Phillips
Slow-Mo
Bones
Conley
Beringer
Clark
Zikarsky
pick 59
Pullin


Basically any game where JMac picks up 3 fouls in the first half and the game is over.

If it was a mystery whether Leonard would play or not at times in LA imagine what it would be like here. Im out on Leonard, and I absolutely loved his game and even defended him for a while. But I cant see him being anything but a distraction here and am imagining the negative impact it would have on Ant. Outside of Giannis or a miracle vet min for Lebron, I dont want any more vets on this team. Id like to see the wolves get rid of them all and give Ant his runway.

thedoper wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:13 pm If it was a mystery whether Leonard would play or not at times in LA imagine what it would be like here. Im out on Leonard, and I absolutely loved his game and even defended him for a while. But I cant see him being anything but a distraction here and am imagining the negative impact it would have on Ant. Outside of Giannis or a miracle vet min for Lebron, I dont want any more vets on this team. Id like to see the wolves get rid of them all and give Ant his runway.

I’m with you, Doper!

Lipoli390 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 7:10 pm

thedoper wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:13 pm If it was a mystery whether Leonard would play or not at times in LA imagine what it would be like here. Im out on Leonard, and I absolutely loved his game and even defended him for a while. But I cant see him being anything but a distraction here and am imagining the negative impact it would have on Ant. Outside of Giannis or a miracle vet min for Lebron, I dont want any more vets on this team. Id like to see the wolves get rid of them all and give Ant his runway.

I’m with you, Doper!

If healthy Leonard might fit the roster better than any of the high ends vets that are being considered. The guy just put up a terrific regular season and played a decent chunk of games. I have similar reservations and both of you and I'm out on him for what I would assume it would cost to get the Clippers to deal him.