One of the biggest NBA rumors is that the Los Angeles Clippers could potentially trade Kawhi Leonard, but could this transaction get complicated?
Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, has played for the Clippers since 2019. He is entering the final year of his current deal with the franchise, however, which means he could become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.
Rather than Leonard potentially leaving Los Angeles for no value should he choose to walk, the Clippers front office could consider receiving value back in return for the seven-time NBA All-Star. One rumored destination is the Toronto Raptors, and the two teams are seriously engaged in trade talks, because he would reportedly sign a long-term extension there.
Some are wondering if his trade value get impacted by the NBA's ongoing investigation into Leonard following an alleged cap circumvention scandal. Perhaps the Clippers, or even Leonard, eventually get punished following the probe. Here is more Marc Stein and Jake Fischer (via The Stein Line):
"We have yet to hear any suggestion that a potential Leonard trade would be held up by the league office because the NBA-commissioned external investigation into allegations of salary cap circumvention by the Clippers with respect to Leonard and the franchise's partnership with its former sponsor Aspiration is not yet complete."
Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, has played for the Clippers since 2019. He is entering the final year of his current deal with the franchise, however, which means he could become a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.
Rather than Leonard potentially leaving Los Angeles for no value should he choose to walk, the Clippers front office could consider receiving value back in return for the seven-time NBA All-Star. One rumored destination is the Toronto Raptors, and the two teams are seriously engaged in trade talks, because he would reportedly sign a long-term extension there.
Some are wondering if his trade value get impacted by the NBA's ongoing investigation into Leonard following an alleged cap circumvention scandal. Perhaps the Clippers, or even Leonard, eventually get punished following the probe. Here is more Marc Stein and Jake Fischer (via The Stein Line):
"We have yet to hear any suggestion that a potential Leonard trade would be held up by the league office because the NBA-commissioned external investigation into allegations of salary cap circumvention by the Clippers with respect to Leonard and the franchise's partnership with its former sponsor Aspiration is not yet complete."
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