Windhorst Marks Kawhi Leonards potential trade availability is reportedly being monitored by the Detroit Pistons and perhaps more notably by some of his former teams Leonard previously played for the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs

Windhorst The Pistons will pursue Kawhi Leonard once he clears the NBAs investigation

Windhorst The Clippers will have serious demands from the Raptors for Leonard Leonards request to land in Toronto creates an exclusive negotiation but his willingness to sign an extension and eliminate concerns about him being a rental will help LA secure an extra piece or two in a trade

Charania The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons were amongst the multiple teams attempting to trade for Kawhi Leonard before they were rebuffed by Leonards camp Leonard intends to retire with Toronto

Windhorst The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors have agreed on player compensation and are currently haggling over draft picks LA could opt to use the Leonard deal to clear cap space If they wanted to they could become a free agent player if they execute this trade

Windhorst The LA Clippers have quietly been visiting draft prospects expected to be taken in the late lottery range in the last few days This could signal a trade of Leonard to Miami No 13 or Golden State No 11 and LA trading No 5 to Milwaukee for Jaylen Brown

Charania Kawhi Leonards tenure in LA is nearing its end There are multiple teams that would be willing to sign Leonard to the 2-year 120M max contract extension he is demanding but as of now Leonard has indicated he would only sign it with Toronto