The Los Angeles Lakers would be the overwhelming favorite to sign Kawhi Leonard if he becomes a free agent in the wake of his worsening drama with the Clippers. Pablo Torre dropped a follow-up podcast on Sept. 11 that further connected the franchise to circumventing the salary cap to pay Kawhi. If the reporting is true, the NBA will have to levy a punishment, which could include voiding his contract. Leonard likely wants to stay in Los Angeles if he hits the open market.
Fans will point to his unwillingness to play with LeBron James, but this could be the GOAT’s final season.