Spurs finally swap Leonard, ship him to Toronto

San Antonio dispatched Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected first-round pick of 2019 on Wednesday, ending a nearly seven-month off-court drama for Spurs. Leonard asked for an exchange after a meeting with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. His absence from the team became a point of consternation for Popovich and the Spurs, who did not have the star striker on the floor for the last five months of last season because of the fact that he was not there. a quadriceps injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and others checked Leonard's availability before Wednesday's trade, in which the Spurs were able to acquire another All-Star at DeRozan.

If Leonard became a free agent after finishing the season in Toronto, the Raptors could offer up to five years and $ 190 million; (19659005) ESPN and The Sporting News reported Wednesday morning that Leonard had "no desire" to play in Toronto and that he could sit, hoping to force another trade. DeRozan wrote on his Instagram page Wednesday morning, "Be told one thing and the result of the other. Can not be trusted. This is not a loyalty in this game. Sell yourself quickly for a little You're welcome … Soon you'll understand … Do not disturb … "

– Dwyane Wade announced a lifetime extension of the contract with the Chinese clothing company Li-Ning He represents since 2012, during an event in Beijing to unveil his new way of Wade Shoe 7.

Financial conditions have not been announced, but the contract requires him to increase its presence in development camps and clinics in China and around the world.

Wade, 36, has still not decided whether he would continue his NBA career. He said that he will focus his attention on his NBA career when he returns from China

– The Oklahoma City Thunder targets goaltender Dennis Schroder and striker Mike Muscala in trade talks that Carmelo Anthony would send the Atlanta Hawks, According to Sirius Sir Lawrence XM NBA

According to the report, the Hawks would buy Anthony 's contract when they acquired him, making him a free agent. They hope to receive an asset, but get rid of Schroder and his remaining three years and $ 46.5 million is Atlanta's "number one priority".

Multiple reports have ranked the Houston Rockets among the favorites to sign Anthony

– The Boston Celtics are in serious talks with the agent of the free agent Marcus Smart for a contract of four years worth between $ 46 and 50 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

. Smart, 24, just completed his fourth season with the franchise and said he prefers to stay with the Celtics, which allowed him to finish sixth in 2014. He also loves coach Brad Stevens and President Danny Ainge

points and 3.9 assists in 261 games (83 starts) over four seasons. The shot was a problem as he only reached 36.0% of his attempts to score on the field, with a high score of 36.7, but Smart is very valuable as a defender with 386 interceptions of flight.

– The Los Angeles Lakers sign free agent Joel Berry II to take part in the camp a day after the team finished second in the Las Vegas Summer League.

The Lakers actually signed Berry shortly after he was drafted in June, but he did not play Summer League because of an ankle injury. Nevertheless, he will now be in the team's camp and compete for a place in a backyard that already includes Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo and MVP Josh Hart.

Berry had a decorated career in North Carolina, highlighted by his performance in the 2017 NCAA tournament which ended with a national championship for the Tar Heels and the last player of the top four for Berry. As a senior last season, Berry won first-team All-ACC honors after averaging 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.1 minutes. match.

– Field Level Media