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How the Kawhi Leonard Trade Affects the Warriors

Kawhi Leonard, his quad, his trade demands, and his relationship with the Spurs have been capturing headlines for the past year.

Kawhi and his management team made it clear that he wanted to leave San Antonio with a specific destination in mind: Los Angeles.

Leonard did not get his wish as the Spurs decided to trade him and Danny Green to Toronto for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first round pick.

This trade obviously has major implications for the Warriors.

First of all, it sends a potential MVP candidate away from one of their rivals and into the Eastern Conference.