The Golden State Warriors have much to look forward to this offseason.
The summer trade market will be just as, if not more, loaded than it was last year, giving the Dubs a chance to work their magic and enter championship contention in 2026-27.
Heavy’s Sean Deveney believes that the Warriors are among the organizations that could snag the Los Angeles Clippers’ seven-time All-Star forward in a blockbuster trade to strengthen their title odds.
“One tertiary result from the lottery, as the West exec noted, is that the Clippers could look at their situation and decide they should collect whatever young assets they can.”
“That will start with trying to move (Kawhi) Leonard, who will possibly have suitors in Miami (Heat), Golden State, New York (Knicks), and elsewhere this summer.”
Despite recent injury concerns and being an aging superstar, Leonard continues to be the Clippers’ most productive contributor on both ends. The San Diego State product’s unstoppable one-to-two dribble pull-up jump shot, seasoned low-post game, fluidity in transition, three-point shooting consistency, and antagonizing defense explain why his trade value is still high at age 34.
Leonard averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals with the Clippers this season, shooting 50.5% from the field and 38.7% from deep. If the Knicks go all-in for a game-changing asset this summer, it’ll probably be Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Heat may be reluctant to part ways with Tyler Herro (who would have to be the featured piece in a potential deal), making the Warriors the most logical suitor for Leonard.
Of course, it’ll still be up to the Dubs to extend an eye-popping trade offer to the Clippers for Leonard, but there’s no doubt they’re in the mix for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
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