The real plan of the Clippers regarding the future of Kawhi Leonard
According to Chris Haynes, from NBA on Prime, the Los Angeles franchise never wanted to trade their star in the winter market.
Despite the rumors circulating around the trade deadline, Los Angeles Clippers were never close to moving Kawhi Leonard. As reported by Chris Haynes from NBA on Prime, several teams inquired about the availability of the star, but no conversation reached a serious negotiation level.
"Teams were calling to see if they could sign Kawhi, but I was told that the Clippers never reached a point where anything was serious," Haynes explained. From the Los Angeles management, the stance was always to keep the forward as a central piece of the project.
The caution is not exclusive to the Clippers. Leonard himself is also not in a hurry to settle his contractual future. According to Haynes, the player's camp has conveyed that there is no urgency to start extension talks.
"Kawhi is focused on finishing the season strong, and in the summer, they will evaluate the situation," the journalist pointed out. Leonard's current contract runs until the 2026-27 season, providing both parties with room to assess the landscape without immediate pressure.
A pillar when on the court
When healthy, Leonard has once again shown star-level play. This season, he is averaging 27.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, figures that place him among the most productive forwards in the league.
For the Clippers, his impact remains irreplaceable, especially in a context where the franchise aims to stay competitive in the West. The priority seems clear: to bank on Kawhi for now and make more significant decisions once the season concludes.
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