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Celtics reportedly ‘unlikely’ to trade for Kawhi Leonard

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The Boston Celtics may have the assets that appeal to the San Antonio Spurs the most in a potential Kawhi Leonard trade, but that does not mean they are willing to part with them.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that Boston is one of the teams that have engaged in trade talks with the Spurs. However, he notes that Celtics president Danny Ainge is proceeding with caution, as Leonard’s health is still a question mark and he could leave next summer in free agency.

Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe took things a step further, calling a Leonard trade between the Celtics and Spurs “quite unlikely.”

Gary Washburn, another Globe reporter, was told the Celtics have not offered Jaylen Brown in talks with San Antonio.

Ainge would almost certainly be willing to give up Brown if Leonard would commit to signing an extension with the Celtics, but he’s not going to take that risk if Leonard is intent on signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs could also try to smooth things over with Leonard and hold onto him for a while longer, but one of the latest reports makes that seem unlikely. Perhaps the price tag will drop if Boston remains patient.

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