The Los Angeles Clippers have engaged in substantive trade discussions with the Toronto Raptors regarding Kawhi Leonard. The Dallas Mavericks have also expressed interest in acquiring the veteran forward. Leonard has indicated he would only extend his contract with former teams.
Reports indicate the Raptors and Clippers held real conversations about a potential deal that would send Leonard back to Toronto. The talks involve salary matching, with a preference noted for including Brandon Ingram in any return package to Los Angeles.
The Mavericks have registered interest as well, with discussions centering on a package that could include P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and draft picks. This interest stems in part from the presence of former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri in Dallas.
Leonard, who is on an expiring contract, previously won a championship with Toronto in 2019 before signing with the Clippers. Any deal would need to account for his preference to extend only with teams he has history with.