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Clippers Are Reportedly Pursuing Nuggets Starter on the Trade Block

With the NBA draft in the rearview window, the Los Angeles Clippers will look ahead to an important summer in free agency. General manager Lawrence Frank has been adamant about building a competitive roster around Kawhi Leonard, but with the Aspiration investigation looming, anything is on the table.

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NBA Rumors: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Kings, Magic

The Raptors continue to be the team most frequently linked to Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Toronto remains a legitimate possibility if the Clippers ultimately decide to move the two-time Finals MVP.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 28

Surprising Kawhi Leonard Suitor Emerges as Trade Buzz Gets Louder Than Ever

It feels impossible to gauge where the Los Angeles Clippers are with their superstar forward, Kawhi Leonard. General manager Lawrence Frank has insisted they want to build a competitive roster around him, but trade rumors continue to circulate about Leonard.

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Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks, Mavericks have 'registered interest' · CBSSports.com

Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks for former Finals MVP, per report · CBSSports.com

Clippers draftee Ngoy opts for Auburn next season · ESPN

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 28

Mavericks, Clippers Have Explored Kawhi Leonard Trade

Kawhi Leonard‘s future in Los Angeles continues to be one of the more discussed aspects of the start of the 2026 offseason. While the Clippers have been rumored to be closer to fielding calls than actively shopping the star wing, several teams, including the Raptors, have reportedly been in discussions about trade packages.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 28

Report: Raptors, Clippers exploring Kawhi Leonard trade

Could Kawhi Leonard be headed back to the Raptors? Well, perhaps. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Toronto and the Clippers have held trade discussions this weekend involving the two-time NBA Finals MVP.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Clippers have talked Kawhi Leonard trade with 1 team

The Los Angeles Clippers are at least listening to one team when it comes to a potential Kawhi Leonard trade. The Clippers and Toronto Raptors have held “real” talks about a Leonard trade, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Rumors / June 28

Raptors, Clippers Discussing Kawhi Leonard Trade

The Raptors and Clippers have been talking this weekend about a trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, league sources Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter links).

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 28

Assessing the Clippers' Chances of Signing LeBron James This Offseason

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. They have major decisions ahead of them involving Kawhi Leonard, free agency, and how aggressively they should pursue upgrades.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Kawhi Leonard reportedly has interest in one new team

Leonard, who turns 35 on Monday, is coming off the strongest statistical season of his NBA career.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Clippers rumors: LA committed to Kawhi Leonard, continue rebuffing trade offers

One of the hottest topics right now in the league is what the Los Angeles Clippers will do with Kawhi Leonard. There are a lot of things going on with the star, between the ongoing investigation around his current contract and the trade rumors floating around.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Clippers 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Los Angeles Clippers did not enter the 2026 NBA Draft as a rebuilding franchise. Instead, they arrived at draft night as a team searching for answers after a frustrating and uneven season.

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Bogdan Bogdanovic News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Clippers, Bogdanovic Agree To Push Back Option Decision Date

The Clippers were supposed to make their decision on Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s $16MM team option for 2026/27 by the end of the day on Friday, but they’ve reached a mutual agreement to push that deadline back, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / June 26

Clippers operating as though they’ll create cap space

The Clippers appear to be positioning themselves to create salary cap space this offseason. According to Zach Lowe of The Ringer, the organization has been operating as though it plans to have room to spend, though no final decisions have been made.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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What Clippers' Draft Picks Mean for Their Free Agency Approach

The 2026 NBA Draft has concluded, which means the free agency period is right around the corner. Several teams have already made big trades to improve their roster.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 26

2 Winners and 2 Losers from the Clippers' Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is officially in the books. Now, it's time to focus on free agency and the trade market. LA's decision to stand pat and draft Keaton Wagler with the No.

Jalen Duren News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 26

How Clippers Can Swoop in and Trade for Jalen Duren After Latest FA Report

Now that the NBA Draft is officially in the books, the attention has shifted to free agency and the trade market. Starting on Tuesday, teams can start negotiating with players on the market, which will create a ton of opportunities for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / June 26