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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Kawhi Leonard ‘Would Have Likely’ Signed With Lakers If No Paul George Trade To Clippers

After the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded for Anthony Davis as LeBron James’ second All-Star player, they eventually had a near max-contract slot to sign a third.

With an opportunity to sign Kawhi Leonard, his near week-long decision unfortunately led him to the Los Angeles Clippers as the Lakers quickly pivoted to Plan B.

Since Leonard’s decision, there are new details emerging about his thought process and why he signed with the Clippers over the Lakers and the Toronto Raptors.

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