Clippers prepare to trade Kawhi Leonard if extension fails

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.

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