Clippers prepare to trade Kawhi Leonard if extension fails
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to trade Kawhi Leonard if they cannot reach an extension agreement before the deadline. Chris Haynes indicated that the organization would be reluctant to allow Leonard to play on an expiring contract. The situation comes amid uncertainty about the team's future direction and Leonard's role within it as talks continue. The Clippers have significant decisions to make regarding their roster, especially with Leonard's status hanging in the balance.
- •Clippers face decision on Kawhi Leonard's future amid contract talks
- •Chris Haynes reports potential trade if extension is not reached
- •Leonard's expiring contract adds urgency to negotiations
- •Clippers' direction could hinge on Leonard's decision
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers expected to trade Kawhi Leonard if extension negotiations fail
"Clippers expected to trade Kawhi Leonard if extension negotiations fail
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