Kawhi Leonard trade discussed by Mavericks, Clippers: Sources
Kawhi Leonard becomes focal point of trade chatter as Mavericks, Clippers and Raptors engage in talks
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Multiple outlets report that the NBA’s former Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard, is the subject of active trade discussions. Sources say the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers have examined possibilities, while the Toronto Raptors are also pursuing the player.
Coverage appears across CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated and The New York Times, each highlighting different angles – CBS notes “real” talks with the Raptors and Clippers, Bleacher Report adds that Klay Thompson was mentioned in the Mavericks‑Clippers dialogue, Sports Illustrated points to an intensified Raptors pursuit ahead of free agency, and The New York Times cites sources confirming the Mavericks‑Clippers discussion. The next focus will be the upcoming free‑agency period, where the Raptors’ interest may intensify, and further details from the involved teams could emerge.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 136d ago.
Quick answers
Which NBA teams are reported to be discussing a trade for Kawhi Leonard?
The Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are mentioned as engaging in trade talks.
What additional player was referenced in the trade rumor discussions?
Klay Thompson was noted in the Bleacher Report coverage of the Mavericks‑Clippers talks.
When is the Raptors’ pursuit of Leonard said to be intensifying?
The Sports Illustrated headline says the pursuit intensifies ahead of free agency.
Coverage (19)
- Would spurned Raptors fans in 2019 welcome Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto with open arms? Toronto Star · 135d ago
- Raptors' potential trade package for Kawhi Leonard revealed Yahoo Sports · 135d ago
- Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up as Clippers salary-cap circumvention findings loom Los Angeles Times · 135d ago
- Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Toronto, Dallas frontrunners for potential Leonard trade NBC Sports · 135d ago
- LOTS of the latest piping hot NBA trade and free agency Intel The Stein Line | Substack · 135d ago
- Kawhi Leonard reveals only team he will sign a long-term extension with if traded Yahoo Sports · 135d ago
- Sources: Clippers, Raptors in trade talks for Kawhi Leonard ESPN · 135d ago
- Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kawhi, M. Wagner, Smart, Rockets, Kings, More Hoops Rumors · 136d ago
- Surprising Kawhi Leonard Suitor Emerges as Trade Buzz Gets Louder Than Ever Sports Illustrated · 136d ago
- Will Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard? Two teams interested in deal for 7-time All-Star Yahoo Sports · 136d ago
- Said another: “The Clippers are willing to move him … … Yahoo Sports · 136d ago
- Pacific Rumors: Leonard, Lakers, Z. Williams, Carr, Peat Hoops Rumors · 136d ago
- Raptors discussing possibility of reuniting with Kawhi Leonard Sportsnet.ca · 136d ago
- Report: Pistons out on Kawhi, Jaylen Brown, Tyler Herro remain possibilities Detroit Bad Boys · 136d ago
- Kawhi Leonard reportedly drawing interest from Mavericks, Raptors in trade discussions with Clippers Yahoo Sports · 136d ago
- Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks for former Finals MVP, per report CBS Sports · 136d ago
- New Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors on Mavs-Clippers Talks Reveal Klay Thompson, More Discussed Bleacher Report · 136d ago
- Raptors' Pursuit of Kawhi Leonard Intensifies Ahead of Free Agency Sports Illustrated · 136d ago
- Kawhi Leonard trade discussed by Mavericks, Clippers: Sources The New York Times · 136d ago
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