New NBA Trade Rumors on Kawhi, Jaylen Brown & Clippers amid Raptors, Celtics Buzz Before Free Agency
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are engaged in serious trade talks centered on Kawhi Leonard, with momentum building in the negotiations.
- Kawhi Leonard, who recently turned 35 and is entering the final year of his contract, has expressed a preference to re-sign only with the Raptors, making Toronto the favored trade destination.
- Leonard had a strong recent season, averaging a career-high 27.9 points per game and earning All-Star and All-NBA Second Team honors while playing 65 games.
- Despite Jaylen Brown's strong performance last season and trade interest from multiple teams, the Clippers are not pursuing him as a replacement for Leonard.
- Brown was involved in trade discussions related to Giannis Antetokounmpo but remains with the Boston Celtics, who continue to explore trade options involving him.
