The Leonard trade will proceed as planned

Clippers Trade Drama

The Clippers are deliberately stalling the Kawhi Leonard trade while leaking information to paint the Raptors as the desperate party in the negotiations.

Clippers Mismanagement

Persistent front-office failures and poor asset management have left the Clippers unable to retain star talent despite the inherent advantages of the Los Angeles market.

Trade Finalization

Despite internal posturing and leaks from the Clippers' side, the trade is expected to be finalized as originally agreed upon.