The L.A. Clippers are shifting their focus away from Kawhi Leonard, per a new report from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. Multiple GMs and league execs believe Leonard will play out his contract, which runs through the 2026-27 season. But internally, the mindset has changed. “They’re done building around [Kawhi],” one former staffer said. “They know that and he knows that.” After five years of inconsistent playoff runs and injury setbacks, the franchise is no longer planning around Kawhi as the centerpiece, and the Clippers appear ready to turn the page. The Kawhi era isn’t officially over, but the team’s priorities are already moving on.
The L.A. Clippers are shifting their focus away from Kawhi Leonard, per a new report from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. Multiple GMs and league execs believe […]
