Growing Speculation That NBA Could Void Kawhi Leonard's Contract Amid Salary Cap Scandal
Belief is rising that Clippers could lose Kawhi Leonard because of cap circumvention scheme.
2026
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 65 | 27.9 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| 2025 | LAC | 37 | 21.5 | 5.9 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | LAC | 68 | 23.7 | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| 2023 | LAC | 52 | 23.8 | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| 2021 | LAC | 52 | 24.8 | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| 2020 | LAC | 57 | 27.1 | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| 2019 | TOR | 60 | 26.6 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | SA | 9 | 16.2 | 4.7 | 2.3 |
| 2017 | SA | 74 | 25.5 | 5.8 | 3.5 |
| 2016 | SA | 72 | 21.2 | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| 2015 | SA | 64 | 16.5 | 7.2 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | SA | 66 | 12.8 | 6.2 | 2 |
| 2013 | SA | 58 | 11.9 | 6 | 1.6 |
| 2012 | SA | 64 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 1.1 |
Belief is rising that Clippers could lose Kawhi Leonard because of cap circumvention scheme.
The LA Clippers have had an interesting partnership developing over the last month of the season. Kawhi Leonard, presently the longest-tenured Clipper, joined forces with Darius Garland when the franchise traded for the two-time NBA All-Star. Now, the duo is learning how to play with other on the fly with a do-or-die play-in tournament and […] The post Kawhi Leonard breaks down relationship with Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The LA Clippers have been climbing up the Western Conference standings all season after starting the year with a 6-21 record. With Kawhi Leonard leading the charge, the Clippers have been able to reach .500 once again at 36-36 entering their final 10 games of the season. The 2025-26 season has probably been the most […] The post Kawhi Leonard delivers strong message after win vs. Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
File this under interesting, slightly crazy, and also not the worst idea anyone has ever had. A proposed offseason deal from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has the Raptors bringing back Kawhi Leonard, with the Clippers receiving Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja’Kobe Walter and a 2026 first-round pick (via Ashish Mathur). Yes, that Kawhi. Back to […] The post NBA offseason trade proposal sends Kawhi Leonard to Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in 25 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers pummeled the Milwaukee Bucks 129-96 on Monday night. Brook Lopez added 19 points, Darius Garland had 15 points and six assists, and the Clippers won consecutive games following four straight losses. Gary Trent Jr. paced the Bucks with 20 points off the bench.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks will go head-to-head on Monday night. Kawhi Leonard is dealing with an ankle injury and is among the players listed on the injury report, however. The Clippers are closely monitoring Leonard’s injury. Here’s everything we know about his status for tonight’s game vs. the Bucks. Kawhi Leonard’s injury […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Darius Garland made franchise history after putting together a dominant performance in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 138-131 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Garland is going through the seventh season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers. When healthy, he stands out as a star-caliber guard in the league, standing out […] The post Darius Garland makes Clippers history with 41-point game vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers face off again on Saturday, with Cooper Flagg and Kawhi Leonard headlining a massive wing clash.
November 14 at Dallas: James Harden season-high 51 minutes, 41 points, 11 assists, double overtime Clippers win March 21 at Dallas: Darius Garland season-high 39 minutes, season-high 41 points, 11 assists, overtime Clippers win
The L.A. Clippers have roared back to life after a slow start to the season, but the positive vibes may be short-lived if the latest NBA rumors are true.
Several teams are monitoring key injuries heading into the weekend, with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard listed as questionable for Saturday’s game in Dallas as he continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. The 34-year-old has been highly productive this season, averaging 28.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, […] The post Kawhi Leonard questionable with ankle sprain vs. Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Suns had a tough last-second loss at San Antonio on Thursday and they’ll be shorthanded for Saturday’s game vs. Milwaukee, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (subscriber link). In addition to Dillon Brooks (broken left hand) and Mark Williams (stress reaction in left foot), who continue to be sidelined, veteran wing Amir Coffey […]
By all accounts, Cunningham has been one of the best players in the NBA this season. Now, he might fall short of being eligible for year-end awards.
The Clippers desperately needed Kawhi Leonard on Thursday night as the Pelicans came away with a 105-99 victory to give Los Angeles their 4th straight loss.
The LA Clippers are in the middle of a three-game road trip, currently in New Orleans on Thursday night for the second night of a back-to-back set and the fifth game in a tough five-in-seven stretch for the team. Seven-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard returned from a one-game absence on Wednesday night and played against […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Clippers somehow could not handle the Pelicans' hot scoring as they lost 124-109 in a surprising matchup on Wednesday night.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday night. Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and John Collins added 18 for the Clippers, who dropped a game below .500 (34-35), but maintained a tenuous hold on the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference standings, a half-game ahead of Portland.
File this under “wild”… but also “not crazy.” Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz floated a deal that would send Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to the Warriors And honestly, it checks a few boxes. Warriors get: Kawhi LeonardClippers get: Jimmy Butler, Brandin Podziemski, a 2026 first-rounder Let’s start here — if the Clippers are pivoting, and it […] The post NBA offseason trade proposal sends Kawhi Leonard to Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .