San Antonio Spurs rumors: Kawhi Leonard will command max deal

San Antonio Spurs’ swingman Kawhi Leonard was one of the biggest stories of the postseason. After having a solid regular season, Leonard was fantastic during the Spurs 4-1 series victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, earning the MVP Award. Now, the Spurs and Leonard are going to have to start discussing a new contract.

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According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Leonard is going to command a max deal.

"Can you say max offer? That’s what it’s going to take to get Kawhi Leonard signed this summer and that number seems a little unlikely considering the only player the Spurs have ever given the max to was Tim Duncan. That’s not to say that the reigning Finals MVP isn’t worth it, especially consider what guys like Gordon Hayward and Chandler Parsons got.Both sides seem open to a deal, the question becomes for how much? Even if Leonard gets to free agency in July, its fair more likely that the Spurs match offers than let him go, the question is do the Spurs want that in their locker room this year? The Spurs cap position allows them a lot of room with regards to Leonard and his eventual payday. Do they lock him in now or does it have to play out next summer?"

Leonard averaged 12.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks per game while shooting 52.2% from the field, 37.9% from beyond the arc and 80.2% from the free throw line. In the playoffs, he put up 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the floor, 41.9% from three and 73.6% from the charity stripe.

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