Clippers engage in trade talks involving Kawhi Leonard amid investigations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers are in discussions regarding a potential trade for forward Kawhi Leonard as an NBA investigation into salary-cap violation allegations continues. Leonard, who has one year remaining on his contract, has reportedly indicated a preference to stay with the Clippers but would consider extending with the Toronto Raptors or San Antonio Spurs if traded. The Dallas Mavericks have made an offer featuring P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson. The investigation, prompted by a significant endorsement deal involving Leonard, is nearing its conclusion, with potential implications for team operations.
- •Kawhi Leonard has one year left on a $152.4 million contract.
- •Dallas Mavericks reportedly offered P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson for Leonard.
- •NBA investigation into salary-cap intervention is ongoing.
- •Team president Lawrence Frank stated the intention is to win with Leonard.
- •Leonard averaged a career-high 27.9 points last season.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up as Clippers salary-cap circumvention findings loom
"The Clippers are engaged in trade talks involving forward Kawhi Leonard, even while the NBA investigation into allegations of salary-cap intervention is ongoing.
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