Overview
- ESPN reported Golden State pursued a Kawhi Leonard trade before the Feb. 5 deadline after the Clippers dealt James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
- The Warriors offered strong draft capital and multiple players, and owner Steve Ballmer declined to move Leonard.
- With one year left on Leonard’s three-year, $149.5 million contract, reporting points to the Warriors revisiting talks in the offseason.
- Golden State is also expected to probe other star paths, including free-agent LeBron James and another offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Some local commentary speculates an NBA inquiry into Clippers cap practices could affect Leonard’s contract, which remains unconfirmed.