Overview
- Lawrence Frank said Friday the Clippers' plan is to win with Kawhi Leonard, with sit-down talks expected this offseason to align goals.
- Leonard declined to commit to staying when asked after Thursday's 126-121 play-in loss to the Warriors, saying discussions would come later.
- The forward is signed through 2026-27 at a $50.3 million cap hit and is projected to reach free agency in 2027, after averaging 27.9 points this season.
- Frank described an offseason strategy to retool, target one significant addition through the draft, free agency or trade, and decide team options for Bogdan Bogdanovic, Brook Lopez and Nicolas Batum.
- Trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac created roster flexibility, and Darius Garland and Isaiah Jackson are under contract through 2027-28.