Clippers weigh Kawhi Leonard trade proposal with Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Kawhi Leonard's future with the Los Angeles Clippers is uncertain as trade talks heat up. A new proposal suggests sending Leonard to Oklahoma City for Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe. As Leonard enters the final year of his contract, the Clippers face tough decisions about their direction, while the Thunder aim to enhance their championship potential alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Holmgren, a young All-Star, represents significant value for Oklahoma City, complicating trade discussions. This hypothetical scenario highlights possible changes for both franchises as the NBA offseason approaches.
- •Kawhi Leonard could be traded to Oklahoma City under a new proposal.
- •Clippers would receive Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe in exchange.
- •Leonard's contract is in its final season, increasing trade speculation.
- •Holmgren has emerged as a cornerstone player for Oklahoma City.
- •The proposal reflects both teams' needs for immediate and future stability.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers could face difficult Kawhi Leonard decision after new trade proposal
"A blockbuster proposal threatens to shake the NBA hierarchy. Sending Kawhi Leonard to Oklahoma City triggers a massive fork in the road.
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