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Warriors Target Kawhi Leonard, Offer Butler and No. 11 Pick

6/21/2026

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Story summary

The Golden State Warriors are pursuing Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers.
The trade would send Jimmy Butler, Brandin Podziemski, and the No. 11 pick to the Clippers.
Leonard’s $50.3 million 2026-27 salary with no player option creates urgency if he declines an extension.
The Clippers have refused to trade Leonard but might do so if he walks away next summer, allowing the Warriors to retain the No. 11 pick.

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Story summary

The Golden State Warriors are pursuing Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers.
The trade would send Jimmy Butler, Brandin Podziemski, and the No. 11 pick to the Clippers.
Leonard’s $50.3 million 2026-27 salary with no player option creates urgency if he declines an extension.
The Clippers have refused to trade Leonard but might do so if he walks away next summer, allowing the Warriors to retain the No. 11 pick.