Bracketology: Making sense of the top line … and sensory overload

The curious disconnect between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs may be coming to a head, as a report indicated Gregg Popovich was open to the possibility of trading the former MVP candidate. As it stands, Leonard has just one year remaining on his contract. However, the Spurs can offer him an extension this summer in excess of $200 million. Some, such as Kyrie Irving and Paul George, have opted against signing such a deal. However, the more common decision has been for a player to take the guaranteed money. What Leonard may opt for is anyone’s guess. He reportedly has a preference to be traded to the Lakers. That may prove to be a difficult, if not impossible scenario. According to Mark