Kawhi Leonard trade discussed by Mavericks, Clippers: Sources
NBA trade discussions are heating up as the Mavericks and Raptors emerge as potential destinations for Kawhi Leonard.
📍 Aftermath
Trade discussions were reported between the Clippers and teams including the Mavericks and Raptors. Interest in Leonard involved talks regarding Klay Thompson and a potential reunion with Toronto.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Reports indicate that the Los Angeles Clippers are engaged in trade discussions regarding Kawhi Leonard. According to coverage from Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, and The New York Times, both the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors have expressed interest in the former Finals MVP.
Bleacher Report highlights that talks between the Mavericks and Clippers have specifically involved Klay Thompson. CBS Sports emphasizes that the discussions between the Raptors and Clippers have been described as 'real.' Further updates will depend on whether these discussions result in a formal trade agreement between the Clippers and the interested teams.
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Sources (6)
- Kawhi Leonard reportedly drawing interest from Mavericks, Raptors in trade discussions with Clippers Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Raptors discussing possibility of reuniting with Kawhi Leonard Sportsnet.ca · 45d ago
- Pacific Rumors: Leonard, Lakers, Z. Williams, Carr, Peat Hoops Rumors · 45d ago
- New Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors on Mavs-Clippers Talks Reveal Klay Thompson, More Discussed Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks for former Finals MVP, per report CBS Sports · 45d ago
- Kawhi Leonard trade discussed by Mavericks, Clippers: Sources The New York Times · 45d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Which teams are interested in trading for Kawhi Leonard?
The Mavericks and the Raptors are both reported to be in trade discussions with the Clippers.
Who else has been mentioned in the Mavericks-Clippers talks?
According to Bleacher Report, Klay Thompson has been discussed in these talks.
How have the talks between the Raptors and Clippers been described?
CBS Sports reports that the two teams have held 'real' talks for Leonard.
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