largely because they are the only team that could actually facilitate a situation where 3 stars (Bron/Kawhi/PG) could land there - and - just because it's the Lakers - but the Spurs are not just going to cave to Kawhi's demands. They aren't run by Dan Gilbert - there will be no trading Kyrie to Boston to elevate them.

Spurs will go for whatever is in their interest. I think Boston probably has the most assets to sell for Kawhi - but yea - if the Spurs decide to accommodate Kawhi's demands - they will go for the best deal available - and I just don't see the Lakers as having the assets to be the front-runner.

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