The Los Angeles Clippers forward and guard Kawhi Leonard is expected to play for the Miami Heat in the upcoming season. The Heat were the hot topic of this trade window due to the Damian Lillard trade saga. The Blazers’ point guard requested a trade to the Heat at the beginning of the NBA trade window.
The Heat failed to offer a satisfactory package for the Blazers’ star and are looking for a third team to be involved in the trade. But things look gloomy, and the Heat might change their target. Can they acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers?
Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers involving Kawhi Leonard.
What would the Heat offer for Kawhi Leonard?
The Heat are expected to offer Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Kyle Lowry, two first-round picks and two pick swaps in exchange for Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris and Bones Hyland. This blockbuster trade would change the dynamics of both teams due to the amount of players and assets that are going to be traded. The Heat might finally give up on their dream of landing Damian Lillard if this trade goes through.
Mock Trade Idea 🚨#Bulls Receive: Kawhi Leonard#Clippers Receive: Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, 2027/2029 1st rounds. Pick swaps. pic.twitter.com/d7cIexnvRm
— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) August 16, 2023
How did Kawhi Leonard Perform last season?
Ahead of the 2021-22 Season, Kawhi Leonard signed a 4-year / $176,265,152 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, including $176,265,152 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $44,066,288.
Leonard played a total of 52 games for the Clippers last season and averaged 23.8 points per game while shooting 41.6 percent 3-pointers, 51.2 percent from the field, and 87.1 percent from the free throw line. He signed a $176.3M contract in 2021 and missed out the 2021-22 season due to an ACL injury. The Clippers would like to trade him off to make space in their salary cap and also to get some assets in return before he leaves for free later.
Pacers Trading Kawhi Leonard. That 2014 team was a 1 seed and made it to the ECF against the Heat. This was prime era PG. Kawhi won the finals with the Spurs and was named Finals MVP. If they never trade him, the Pacers win it that year. But, argument could be made that the Spurs…
— Riley (@__RileyAnderson) August 18, 2023
Why would the Heat like to sign Kawhi Leonard?
The Heat are chasing a superstar, and if they fail to land Damian who is their primary target, they might land Kawhi Leonard. But he is injury prone, and the deal might backfire as well. Will the Heat take the risk?
A deal that involves multiple players changes the dynamics of not only the teams but the league as well. How would this trade affect the NBA market? We’ll keep you updated.
