Hypothetical Trade Sends Kawhi Leonard to Warriors in Proposal
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San Francisco — A speculative offseason scenario published by Bleacher Report writer Andy Bailey imagines the Golden State Warriors acquiring Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard in a multi-asset deal.
Under the proposal, the Warriors would receive the two-time NBA Finals MVP, while the Clippers would land Jimmy Butler, the No. 11 selection in this month’s draft and a 2031 first-round pick swap.
No active negotiations reported
There is no indication that either front office is discussing the framework. The exercise was presented strictly as a what-if ahead of the league’s summer trading period.
Teams facing different pressures
Golden State remains in win-now mode behind veterans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Los Angeles, meanwhile, faces questions about its future direction after sending James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers at February’s trade deadline.
Leonard fits Warriors’ timeline
Leonard, 32, just completed one of his healthiest campaigns in years, appearing in 65 games and averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He shot 50.5 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from three and 89.2 percent at the foul line.
The Warriors reportedly inquired about Leonard’s availability prior to this season’s trade deadline, according to the Dallas Hoops Journal, though no deal materialized.
Whether Golden State would be willing to part with Butler and two future draft assets remains uncertain, but Bailey’s proposal underscores how often Leonard’s name is expected to surface as the NBA’s trade season approaches.
Source: Hoops Wire
