ESPN stephenasmith Show just unexpectedly ends his interview with ChrisBHaynes saying Im getting word right now from a couple reliable sources: Kawhi going to the Lakers. I dont know how true it is to be quite honest with you, but theyre telling me:

ESPN MacMahon My understanding is if there's going to be an extension between Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers there's going to have to be legitimate negotiations He's going to have to take a pay cut I believe to extend with the Clippers

Scottie Barnes talks about his excitement about potentially getting Kawhi Leonard

CharaniaThose talks are continuing they're serious between the Clippers and the Raptorsall signs point to these two sides being motivated andKawhi Leonard's tenure is nearing it's end in Los Angeles He has not been given any indication that the Clippers want to give him a contract extension

Charania Those talks are continuing they're serious between the Clippers and the Raptors all signs point to these two sides being motivated and the future is nearing it's end Kawhi Leonard's tenure is nearing it's end in Los Angeles

Haynes The Kawhi Leonard Aspiration investigation has up to this point not uncovered a smoking gun which is why the Toronto Raptors felt comfortable acquiring the superstar forward via trade If there was something that was really going to stick it wouldve came already

Haynes I think its very unlikely that Kawhi Leonard returns to the Los Angeles Clippers I think its a situation where itll be hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube