Warriors back off trade pursuits for Kawhi Leonard this summer

The Golden State Warriors have not engaged in a trade for Kawhi Leonard after an initial interest earlier this year. While they considered trading Jonathan Kuminga for Leonard at the deadline, they chose not to pursue him when the off-season began, largely due to concerns about potential sanctions related to Leonard's involvement in a cap-circumvention investigation. Although there was speculation that Leonard might head to Toronto, the uncertainty surrounding his situation has led to a less aggressive stance from the Warriors as they evaluate their options moving forward.

• 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors ‘Less Into’ Blockbuster Trade After Initial Push