Clippers rumors: Is there any evidence Kawhi Leonard will demand trade this summer?

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an up-and-down year that ultimately ended in disappointment. The season started in turmoil as the Clippers found themselves outside the early playoff contention with a 6-21 record and the unceremonious dismissal of Chris Paul.

But the team, led by Kawhi Leonard and coached by Tyronn Lue, ultimately righted the ship and finished with a winning 42-40 record, placing them in the 9th seed and firmly in the Play-In Tournament. However, their season ended after Steph Curry and the Warriors won their Play-In game, ending the Clippers’ season for good.

Now, there’s been immense speculation about the future for Kawhi Leonard. But per ClutchPoints senior NBA reporter Brett Siegel, there hasn’t been any true traction on a Leonard trade.

“As of now he has not gone to the Clippers saying that he doesn’t want to be there anymore and there’s been zero indications to suggest that he doesn’t want to be in LA anymore. So anywhere that you may see that is simply not true right now. So it’s just one of those things that we have to take week to week heading into the offseason.”

Leonard has been with the Clippers for 6 seasons, with this year being one of the highlights of his tenure with the organization. He played 65 games, averaging 27.9 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, 3.6 assists per game, and 1 steal per game. He shot 38.7% from three-point range and 50% from the field.

His consistent play and the increase in games he played helped Los Angeles weather the storm and make a mid-season run to adjust for a playoff push. Leonard had only played 37 games in the 2024-2025 season. All eyes will be on the Clippers to see what move they make in the offseason. Will they look to recoup more draft picks to do a quick rebuild, try to find another star to pair with Kawhi Leonard, or make minor tweaks to the roster as they have it? But Leonard still seems to be locked into playing with the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an up-and-down year that ultimately ended in disappointment. The season started in turmoil as the Clippers found themselves outside the early playoff contention with a 6-21 record and the unceremonious dismissal of Chris Paul.