Kawhi Leonard expects Paul George and James Harden back next season
Kawhi Leonard said he hopes taking less than what he was eligible for in a contract extension with the LA Clippers will keep Paul George and James Harden with the team as well. The Clippers announced Leonard’s deal Wednesday but did not disclose terms. He signed a three-year, $153 million extension, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “With the conversation that I have with them about it, I think for the most part everybody is coming back,” Leonard said after the Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors 126-120 on Wednesday night. “So with me signing an extension, I think it gives us a chance to sign both of those players.”
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Karl-Anthony Towns: “The first person that welcomed me into Minnesota was Ricky”
Sharing his favorite moments with Ricky Rubio on Podcast P with Paul George
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 9:11 AM
Karl-Anthony Towns: “The first person that welcomed me into Minnesota was Ricky”
Sharing his favorite moments with Ricky Rubio on Podcast P with Paul George
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 9:11 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Paul George sees logic in a potential Warriors trade for Siakam warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/09/pau… pic.twitter.com/SCgkDiffAu – 4:00 AM
Paul George sees logic in a potential Warriors trade for Siakam warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/09/pau… pic.twitter.com/SCgkDiffAu – 4:00 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Kawhi Leonard what he is most proud of in his time with Clippers with respect to the work that still must be done in present and future
Kawhi: “I’m in the moment… trying to get us to a place we haven’t been before.” pic.twitter.com/JrQhpsMpxs – 2:44 AM
Asked Kawhi Leonard what he is most proud of in his time with Clippers with respect to the work that still must be done in present and future
Kawhi: “I’m in the moment… trying to get us to a place we haven’t been before.” pic.twitter.com/JrQhpsMpxs – 2:44 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Clippers aren’t a great assist-TO team, but their stars were tonight. Here’s Tyronn Lue on how James Harden helped Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combine for 13 assists without a turnover tonight despite Kawhi and PG combining for 40 field goal attempts pic.twitter.com/13UHx81jGB – 2:40 AM
The Clippers aren’t a great assist-TO team, but their stars were tonight. Here’s Tyronn Lue on how James Harden helped Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combine for 13 assists without a turnover tonight despite Kawhi and PG combining for 40 field goal attempts pic.twitter.com/13UHx81jGB – 2:40 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kawhi Leonard signs a three-year, $153 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers sportando.basketball/en/kawhi-leona… – 2:29 AM
Kawhi Leonard signs a three-year, $153 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers sportando.basketball/en/kawhi-leona… – 2:29 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard: “I think for the most part, everybody is coming back… with me signing an extension, I think it gives us a chance to sign both of those players (PG/H)” pic.twitter.com/JNtx4AYnDz – 2:10 AM
Kawhi Leonard: “I think for the most part, everybody is coming back… with me signing an extension, I think it gives us a chance to sign both of those players (PG/H)” pic.twitter.com/JNtx4AYnDz – 2:10 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Appreciated Paul George for sticking around for the question of why/how he and Kawhi have stayed on this Clippers team when other tandems have broken down without success
PG: “We genuinely care for one another and appreciate one another in this process and support one another.” pic.twitter.com/tJXhBd3MVx – 2:07 AM
Appreciated Paul George for sticking around for the question of why/how he and Kawhi have stayed on this Clippers team when other tandems have broken down without success
PG: “We genuinely care for one another and appreciate one another in this process and support one another.” pic.twitter.com/tJXhBd3MVx – 2:07 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Massive paraphrase from Paul George in Kawhi Leonard on why they have worked out and stayed together for 5 years despite still searching for first championship: “No egos… We genuinely like each other.” – 1:42 AM
Massive paraphrase from Paul George in Kawhi Leonard on why they have worked out and stayed together for 5 years despite still searching for first championship: “No egos… We genuinely like each other.” – 1:42 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Paul George said he’s hopeful he and the Clippers can reach an extension. He’s said time and again he wants to remain with LAC long-term. Asked how close to being on the same page he is with the the team’s position in extension talks, George said that “we’re working through it.” – 1:40 AM
Paul George said he’s hopeful he and the Clippers can reach an extension. He’s said time and again he wants to remain with LAC long-term. Asked how close to being on the same page he is with the the team’s position in extension talks, George said that “we’re working through it.” – 1:40 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Paul George said he’s thrilled for Kawhi and hopes to see Kawhi finish his career with the Clippers. He said he wants to remain a Clipper as well and said he will see what happens with his situation. He said the sides are working on it. – 1:40 AM
Paul George said he’s thrilled for Kawhi and hopes to see Kawhi finish his career with the Clippers. He said he wants to remain a Clipper as well and said he will see what happens with his situation. He said the sides are working on it. – 1:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
PG says that he is very optimistic something will get done and agrees that Kawhi extension was first step of that process. – 1:38 AM
PG says that he is very optimistic something will get done and agrees that Kawhi extension was first step of that process. – 1:38 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard said signing an extension at less than what he could’ve gotten should give the Clippers flexibility to extend Paul George and keep James Harden. “I think for the most part everybody is coming back.” – 1:17 AM
Kawhi Leonard said signing an extension at less than what he could’ve gotten should give the Clippers flexibility to extend Paul George and keep James Harden. “I think for the most part everybody is coming back.” – 1:17 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard says “for the most part everybody is coming back” when he was asked about his conversations with Paul George and James Harden regarding their futures. – 1:15 AM
Kawhi Leonard says “for the most part everybody is coming back” when he was asked about his conversations with Paul George and James Harden regarding their futures. – 1:15 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi says he believes everyone is coming back now that he has signed his extension. – 1:15 AM
Kawhi says he believes everyone is coming back now that he has signed his extension. – 1:15 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi/PG/Russ: 16 assists, 0 turnovers tonight
Harden: 11 assists, 3 turnovers tonight – 1:09 AM
Kawhi/PG/Russ: 16 assists, 0 turnovers tonight
Harden: 11 assists, 3 turnovers tonight – 1:09 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Clippers are 14-1 in the last 15 games Kawhi Leonard has played 😤
Against the Raptors:
29 PTS | 7 AST | 3 REB pic.twitter.com/YD6M05yEdD – 1:03 AM
The Clippers are 14-1 in the last 15 games Kawhi Leonard has played 😤
Against the Raptors:
29 PTS | 7 AST | 3 REB pic.twitter.com/YD6M05yEdD – 1:03 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers do it again, this time beating Toronto 126-120. Kawhi and PG each had 29 points. – 1:03 AM
Clippers do it again, this time beating Toronto 126-120. Kawhi and PG each had 29 points. – 1:03 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
kawhi on signing his extension: “there’s still more work to do.”
sounds about right. pic.twitter.com/3dH6fasAxk – 12:52 AM
kawhi on signing his extension: “there’s still more work to do.”
sounds about right. pic.twitter.com/3dH6fasAxk – 12:52 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are a season-high 11 games over .500, hold on against Raptors to win 126-120 to move to 24-13.
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard: 29 points each, both with double-digit buckets, 22/40 FGs overall
LA outscored Raptors 17-2 off turnovers
Flight to Memphis TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/JRc8JaQ7Ct – 12:50 AM
Clippers are a season-high 11 games over .500, hold on against Raptors to win 126-120 to move to 24-13.
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard: 29 points each, both with double-digit buckets, 22/40 FGs overall
LA outscored Raptors 17-2 off turnovers
Flight to Memphis TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/JRc8JaQ7Ct – 12:50 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Clippers big 3 tonight:
Harden — 14 PTS | 5 REB | 11 AST
Kawhi — 29 PTS | 7 AST | 2 BLK
PG13 — 29 PTS | 7 REB | 6 AST
The best record in the league since December 1st. pic.twitter.com/sdnleQgy6n – 12:48 AM
Clippers big 3 tonight:
Harden — 14 PTS | 5 REB | 11 AST
Kawhi — 29 PTS | 7 AST | 2 BLK
PG13 — 29 PTS | 7 REB | 6 AST
The best record in the league since December 1st. pic.twitter.com/sdnleQgy6n – 12:48 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers win 126-120 over Toronto, improving to 24-13. They’ve won 16 of their last 19 games. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each score 29 points. – 12:48 AM
Clippers win 126-120 over Toronto, improving to 24-13. They’ve won 16 of their last 19 games. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each score 29 points. – 12:48 AM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Fun fact, just 12 players have higher winning % all-time against the Raptors than Kawhi Leonard (minimum 10 games played). Four of them are fellow ex-Raptors (Antonio Davis, Leandro Barbosa, Mark Jackson and Tyrone Corbin). Norris Cole leads all on account of old LeBron streak – 12:40 AM
Fun fact, just 12 players have higher winning % all-time against the Raptors than Kawhi Leonard (minimum 10 games played). Four of them are fellow ex-Raptors (Antonio Davis, Leandro Barbosa, Mark Jackson and Tyrone Corbin). Norris Cole leads all on account of old LeBron streak – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden just cut and Kawhi hit him for a layup. Clip that off 😵💫
LA leads 115-106 with 4:31 left. Raptors down to one timeout left after this one. – 12:37 AM
James Harden just cut and Kawhi hit him for a layup. Clip that off 😵💫
LA leads 115-106 with 4:31 left. Raptors down to one timeout left after this one. – 12:37 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 92-91 after 3; 19 for Barrett, 17 for Schroder, Kawhi’s got 25 for the Clippers. Fun game – 12:14 AM
Raptors up 92-91 after 3; 19 for Barrett, 17 for Schroder, Kawhi’s got 25 for the Clippers. Fun game – 12:14 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Paul George with AUTHORITY 💪
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/8BsF6kvqWv – 12:06 AM
Paul George with AUTHORITY 💪
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/8BsF6kvqWv – 12:06 AM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
The Raptors are seeing what life is like without either Kawhi Leonard or Pascal Siakam tonight. It looks alright (better if they aren’t actually playing Kawhi, though). – 12:04 AM
The Raptors are seeing what life is like without either Kawhi Leonard or Pascal Siakam tonight. It looks alright (better if they aren’t actually playing Kawhi, though). – 12:04 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Leonard makes alley oop layup off pass from Harden to push Clippers in front, 76-75, with 6:23 left in the third. Leonard had 18 pts. – 11:58 PM
Leonard makes alley oop layup off pass from Harden to push Clippers in front, 76-75, with 6:23 left in the third. Leonard had 18 pts. – 11:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dennis Schröder got all up in Paul George’s jersey upon PG catching in the corner — PG discarded him easily and tomahawked a baseline dunk – 11:55 PM
Dennis Schröder got all up in Paul George’s jersey upon PG catching in the corner — PG discarded him easily and tomahawked a baseline dunk – 11:55 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Clippers lead Raptors 58-57 at half. Dennis Schroder leads Raptors with 11; RJ Barrett and Jontay Porter with nine each. Kawhi has 16, but he’s paid for that. – 11:34 PM
The Clippers lead Raptors 58-57 at half. Dennis Schroder leads Raptors with 11; RJ Barrett and Jontay Porter with nine each. Kawhi has 16, but he’s paid for that. – 11:34 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
A game-high 16 points for Kawhi Leonard, in his first 15 minutes, on 5-of-7 shooting, but the Clippers haven’t found separation against Toronto, trailing 52-51. – 11:25 PM
A game-high 16 points for Kawhi Leonard, in his first 15 minutes, on 5-of-7 shooting, but the Clippers haven’t found separation against Toronto, trailing 52-51. – 11:25 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
James Harden has spent most of this timeout making some sort of case to official Tony Brothers. – 11:16 PM
James Harden has spent most of this timeout making some sort of case to official Tony Brothers. – 11:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The lineup of Schroder-Trent-Temple-McDaniels-Porter outscored the Clippers (with Kawhi on the floor) 10-4 in 2:22 to close the 1st quarter. Impressive Q from the undermanned, undersized Raptors, who have 11 assists on 13 buckets, are shooting 65% and lead by 1. – 11:07 PM
The lineup of Schroder-Trent-Temple-McDaniels-Porter outscored the Clippers (with Kawhi on the floor) 10-4 in 2:22 to close the 1st quarter. Impressive Q from the undermanned, undersized Raptors, who have 11 assists on 13 buckets, are shooting 65% and lead by 1. – 11:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Darko Rajković calls timeout after Russell Westbrook’s second driving layup of the quarter
LA leads 24-19 with 2:22 left in the opening period of play
Daniel Theis set to check in to complete opening quarter rotation. Looks like Kawhi may play his first full 1Q since Dallas – 10:59 PM
Darko Rajković calls timeout after Russell Westbrook’s second driving layup of the quarter
LA leads 24-19 with 2:22 left in the opening period of play
Daniel Theis set to check in to complete opening quarter rotation. Looks like Kawhi may play his first full 1Q since Dallas – 10:59 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Updated story including Lawrence Frank’s comments on Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension and more:
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 10:34 PM
Updated story including Lawrence Frank’s comments on Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension and more:
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 10:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 1/10
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
TOR
RJ Barrett
Scottie Barnes
Thaddeus Young
Dennis Schroder
Immanuel Quickley – 10:22 PM
STARTERS 1/10
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
TOR
RJ Barrett
Scottie Barnes
Thaddeus Young
Dennis Schroder
Immanuel Quickley – 10:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are starting James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac.
LA is 16-4 with that lineup this season and 13-1 since December started – 10:19 PM
Clippers are starting James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac.
LA is 16-4 with that lineup this season and 13-1 since December started – 10:19 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Have the Clippers seen enough to want to continue building around Harden, Kawhi, PG? If so, how do they build a contender around such an expensive trio? Here are Lawrence Frank’s answers. pic.twitter.com/Vx9WFLOmx5 – 10:15 PM
Have the Clippers seen enough to want to continue building around Harden, Kawhi, PG? If so, how do they build a contender around such an expensive trio? Here are Lawrence Frank’s answers. pic.twitter.com/Vx9WFLOmx5 – 10:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank on how re-signing Kawhi Leonard made sense for both sides, Leonard wants to be a Clipper “for a very long time” and how he understands how restrictive new CBA is towards teambuilding
“Not only does he want to be here and finish his career here… he’s a partner” pic.twitter.com/S5y5LPt3cZ – 10:00 PM
Lawrence Frank on how re-signing Kawhi Leonard made sense for both sides, Leonard wants to be a Clipper “for a very long time” and how he understands how restrictive new CBA is towards teambuilding
“Not only does he want to be here and finish his career here… he’s a partner” pic.twitter.com/S5y5LPt3cZ – 10:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
A lot to digest here from Lawrence Frank, but the NBA trade deadline is four weeks from tomorrow. Clippers have already made two massive transactions since regular season started, acquiring James Harden and extending Kawhi Leonard. Rotation seems set, but we’ll see what’s next… pic.twitter.com/WnC0dWMJJA – 9:48 PM
A lot to digest here from Lawrence Frank, but the NBA trade deadline is four weeks from tomorrow. Clippers have already made two massive transactions since regular season started, acquiring James Harden and extending Kawhi Leonard. Rotation seems set, but we’ll see what’s next… pic.twitter.com/WnC0dWMJJA – 9:48 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard signing a long-term extension pic.twitter.com/wt6BtewI6l – 8:48 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard signing a long-term extension pic.twitter.com/wt6BtewI6l – 8:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue on Kawhi: When you can get a top ten player to sign back, it’s a great day for the organization – 8:47 PM
T Lue on Kawhi: When you can get a top ten player to sign back, it’s a great day for the organization – 8:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Frank also mentions that the Clippers made their big trade already with Harden in November and the team saw that a big move would cause an adjustment period.
Of course, Frank notes that it is FO responsibility to do their due diligence to upgrade roster – 8:42 PM
Frank also mentions that the Clippers made their big trade already with Harden in November and the team saw that a big move would cause an adjustment period.
Of course, Frank notes that it is FO responsibility to do their due diligence to upgrade roster – 8:42 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
“There was never any doubt it was going to happen” Lawrence Frank said of a contract extension with Kawhi. – 8:40 PM
“There was never any doubt it was going to happen” Lawrence Frank said of a contract extension with Kawhi. – 8:40 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Asked L. Frank about how LAC can afford to build a contender around Kawhi, PG and Harden given paydays they could command.
Frank said team wants everyone to be paid fairly “but also preserve flexibility.” Just my read: Kawhi taking less $ sets stage for PG, Harden negotiations. – 8:37 PM
Asked L. Frank about how LAC can afford to build a contender around Kawhi, PG and Harden given paydays they could command.
Frank said team wants everyone to be paid fairly “but also preserve flexibility.” Just my read: Kawhi taking less $ sets stage for PG, Harden negotiations. – 8:37 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked how Clips can compete for a title in future while still hoping to pay Kawhi, PG and Harden (who can begin negotiating after Finals), Lawrence Frank talked about how Kawhi and PG want to win and understand there’s some sacrifice to stay flexible but yet be fairly compensated – 8:37 PM
Asked how Clips can compete for a title in future while still hoping to pay Kawhi, PG and Harden (who can begin negotiating after Finals), Lawrence Frank talked about how Kawhi and PG want to win and understand there’s some sacrifice to stay flexible but yet be fairly compensated – 8:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
L Frank reminds us that they cannot speak to James Harden about a contract until after 2024 NBA Finals – 8:34 PM
L Frank reminds us that they cannot speak to James Harden about a contract until after 2024 NBA Finals – 8:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lawrence Frank called it a big day for the Clippers to extend Kawhi Leonard. Frank also says team is hopeful to also come to an extension with Paul George and as @wojespn reported, talks are ongoing. – 8:33 PM
Lawrence Frank called it a big day for the Clippers to extend Kawhi Leonard. Frank also says team is hopeful to also come to an extension with Paul George and as @wojespn reported, talks are ongoing. – 8:33 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Lawrence Frank is here to discuss Kawhi’s extension.
“We both wanted the same thing,” he said. “…It was a very fair deal for both sides.” He called Leonard a “great partner” and said he understood the new CBA’s financial penalties for why his deal is less than the max. – 8:30 PM
Lawrence Frank is here to discuss Kawhi’s extension.
“We both wanted the same thing,” he said. “…It was a very fair deal for both sides.” He called Leonard a “great partner” and said he understood the new CBA’s financial penalties for why his deal is less than the max. – 8:30 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
New Group Chat! The Kawhi extension, a State of the Bucks address, and the ripple effects of the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries:
open.spotify.com/episode/0agFd9… – 7:12 PM
New Group Chat! The Kawhi extension, a State of the Bucks address, and the ripple effects of the Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton injuries:
open.spotify.com/episode/0agFd9… – 7:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
When this NBA started, Last Dance comps were thrown around along with callbacks to the whimpering end of Lob City in 2016-17.
But this year has taken on a different tone. Now there is a next year with Kawhi 💰💰💰
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🆕 @TheAthletic
When this NBA started, Last Dance comps were thrown around along with callbacks to the whimpering end of Lob City in 2016-17.
But this year has taken on a different tone. Now there is a next year with Kawhi 💰💰💰
theathletic.com/5193353/2024/0…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>theathletic.com/5193353/2024/0…
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The Ringer @ringernba
Kawhi has been active, engaged, and really effective.
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and @BigWos react to Kawhi’s surprise extension with the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/s1CYvgfpBK – 6:37 PM
Kawhi has been active, engaged, and really effective.
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and @BigWos react to Kawhi’s surprise extension with the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/s1CYvgfpBK – 6:37 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The 10 most efficient pick-and-roll scorers so far this season features some surprising names:
1. Tyus Jones
2. Immanuel Quickley
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo
4. Terry Rozier
5. Jamal Murray
6. Tyrese Haliburton
7. Derrick White
8. Kawhi Leonard
9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
10. DeMar… pic.twitter.com/1iJclND67x – 5:47 PM
The 10 most efficient pick-and-roll scorers so far this season features some surprising names:
1. Tyus Jones
2. Immanuel Quickley
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo
4. Terry Rozier
5. Jamal Murray
6. Tyrese Haliburton
7. Derrick White
8. Kawhi Leonard
9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
10. DeMar… pic.twitter.com/1iJclND67x – 5:47 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Kawhi cashes in on his recent healthy run.
The Offer Sheet: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet – 5:31 PM
Kawhi cashes in on his recent healthy run.
The Offer Sheet: nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-sheet – 5:31 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard is in the Clippers’ fold long-term. The team has found something in his combination with Harden and PG; how the Clippers work to keep that group together will be the next focus: latimes.com/sports/clipper… pic.twitter.com/Rgd7cwDNgS – 4:33 PM
Kawhi Leonard is in the Clippers’ fold long-term. The team has found something in his combination with Harden and PG; how the Clippers work to keep that group together will be the next focus: latimes.com/sports/clipper… pic.twitter.com/Rgd7cwDNgS – 4:33 PM
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Clip Gang or Don’t Bang
Kawhi Leonard signs his first career in-season extension, under contract with LA Clippers through age 36 summer
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Clip Gang or Don’t Bang
Kawhi Leonard signs his first career in-season extension, under contract with LA Clippers through age 36 summer
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Kawhi Leonard has signed an extension with the #Clippers!
🔊 @adaniels33 gives his reaction to the news #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/FDlEpIvw9B – 2:53 PM
Kawhi Leonard has signed an extension with the #Clippers!
🔊 @adaniels33 gives his reaction to the news #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/FDlEpIvw9B – 2:53 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Kawhi Leonard just signed a 3yr $152.4M extension. He gave up $8.5M from his max, but he also gave up 1 additional season. But why would an aging star sign for 3 additional seasons when they could’ve signed for 4?
Since it’s technically a 4-year contract (3 new years), he’s… – 2:45 PM
Kawhi Leonard just signed a 3yr $152.4M extension. He gave up $8.5M from his max, but he also gave up 1 additional season. But why would an aging star sign for 3 additional seasons when they could’ve signed for 4?
Since it’s technically a 4-year contract (3 new years), he’s… – 2:45 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Clippers lock up Kawhi Leonard with three-year, $152.4 million contract extension
nbcsports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 2:35 PM
Clippers lock up Kawhi Leonard with three-year, $152.4 million contract extension
nbcsports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 2:35 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
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Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard each dropped 20+ in the last meeting between the Raptors and Clippers.
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🚨BODOG $200 GIVEAWAY!
Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard each dropped 20+ in the last meeting between the Raptors and Clippers.
Tell us who will drop more points tonight 🤔 Winners get an equal cut of the prize!
Check out all the props for tonight on @BodogCA… pic.twitter.com/xdC6RKp2FG – 2:32 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
With Kawhi Leonard landing approximately $100M in new contract money on his extension, the Clippers have likely set the salary floor on a Paul George deal. The franchise’s talks with George remain ongoing. Both players have to decline a $48.7M player option to do a new deal. – 2:26 PM
With Kawhi Leonard landing approximately $100M in new contract money on his extension, the Clippers have likely set the salary floor on a Paul George deal. The franchise’s talks with George remain ongoing. Both players have to decline a $48.7M player option to do a new deal. – 2:26 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers keep Kawhi with a three-year, $153 million extension. And @wojespn also reports Clippers are having ongoing extension talks with Paul George, hoping to keep both of their stars on the same timeline as they enter Intuit Dome next season espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:21 PM
Clippers keep Kawhi with a three-year, $153 million extension. And @wojespn also reports Clippers are having ongoing extension talks with Paul George, hoping to keep both of their stars on the same timeline as they enter Intuit Dome next season espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:21 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to $152M extension, team also working on new Paul George deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi… – 2:12 PM
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to $152M extension, team also working on new Paul George deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi… – 2:12 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Here come the Kawhi misses time posts. Just an FYI, besides the ACL injury that cost him the ENTIRE 2021-22 season, Kawhi has played in nearly 75% of his games as a Clipper. – 2:08 PM
Here come the Kawhi misses time posts. Just an FYI, besides the ACL injury that cost him the ENTIRE 2021-22 season, Kawhi has played in nearly 75% of his games as a Clipper. – 2:08 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
With Leonard signed, attention will turn toward Paul George, who has been eligible for his extension since Sept. If you’ll recall in training camp, PG reiterated his desire to one day retire a Clipper “but both sides have to be on the same page” latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 2:08 PM
With Leonard signed, attention will turn toward Paul George, who has been eligible for his extension since Sept. If you’ll recall in training camp, PG reiterated his desire to one day retire a Clipper “but both sides have to be on the same page” latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 2:08 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Kawhi Leonard Signs 3-Year, $152-Million Extension With L.A. Clippers via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 2:06 PM
Now on @ForbesSports
Kawhi Leonard Signs 3-Year, $152-Million Extension With L.A. Clippers via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 2:06 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Los @LAClippers ahorita mismo con la extensión de Kawhi y pláticas para hacer lo propio con Paul George… pic.twitter.com/SboFm1vLnz – 2:05 PM
Los @LAClippers ahorita mismo con la extensión de Kawhi y pláticas para hacer lo propio con Paul George… pic.twitter.com/SboFm1vLnz – 2:05 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has signed a three-year, $153 million contract extension. – 2:05 PM
ESPN Sources: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has signed a three-year, $153 million contract extension. – 2:05 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
OFFICIAL: Clippers Sign Kawhi Leonard to Contract Extension
#NBA sportando.basketball/en/clippers-si… – 1:57 PM
OFFICIAL: Clippers Sign Kawhi Leonard to Contract Extension
#NBA sportando.basketball/en/clippers-si… – 1:57 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard signed a new three-year, $152.4 million contract extension, keeping him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Massive fully guaranteed, long-term commitment in LA. pic.twitter.com/FPGL2jdnvK – 1:55 PM
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard signed a new three-year, $152.4 million contract extension, keeping him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Massive fully guaranteed, long-term commitment in LA. pic.twitter.com/FPGL2jdnvK – 1:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kawhi as a Clipper:
25.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
1.6 SPG
50/40/88%
Extended. statmuse.com/nba/player/kaw… – 1:54 PM
Kawhi as a Clipper:
25.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
1.6 SPG
50/40/88%
Extended. statmuse.com/nba/player/kaw… – 1:54 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The James Harden trade might be a win already just by getting Kawhi and Paul George to re-sign. – 1:50 PM
The James Harden trade might be a win already just by getting Kawhi and Paul George to re-sign. – 1:50 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Clippers just announced a Kawhi Leonard contract extension pic.twitter.com/UZN7HkNa3C – 1:34 PM
Clippers just announced a Kawhi Leonard contract extension pic.twitter.com/UZN7HkNa3C – 1:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The scene at shootaround just before Kawhi extension was announced pic.twitter.com/GZKRTnBEuo – 1:34 PM
The scene at shootaround just before Kawhi extension was announced pic.twitter.com/GZKRTnBEuo – 1:34 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard to an extension.
“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Kawhi. He is an elite player, a terrific partner and a relentless worker who knows how to win and makes it his first priority. He elevated our franchise from the moment he arrived.” pic.twitter.com/JyWhQTuzb1 – 1:34 PM
Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard to an extension.
“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Kawhi. He is an elite player, a terrific partner and a relentless worker who knows how to win and makes it his first priority. He elevated our franchise from the moment he arrived.” pic.twitter.com/JyWhQTuzb1 – 1:34 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers extend Kawhi Leonard’s contract. pic.twitter.com/Uu5saHbwp3 – 1:31 PM
Clippers extend Kawhi Leonard’s contract. pic.twitter.com/Uu5saHbwp3 – 1:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kawhi Leonard has been fantastic this season for the Clippers – and, now that the team has announced him signing a contract extension to remain with them, they’ll have their superstar forward as the face of their franchise going into Steve Ballmer’s new arena next season. – 1:29 PM
Kawhi Leonard has been fantastic this season for the Clippers – and, now that the team has announced him signing a contract extension to remain with them, they’ll have their superstar forward as the face of their franchise going into Steve Ballmer’s new arena next season. – 1:29 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kawhi Leonard has been fantastic this season for the Clippers – and, now that the team has announced him signing a contract extension to remain with them – they’ll have their superstar forward as the face of their franchise going into Steve Ballmer’s new arena next season. – 1:28 PM
Kawhi Leonard has been fantastic this season for the Clippers – and, now that the team has announced him signing a contract extension to remain with them – they’ll have their superstar forward as the face of their franchise going into Steve Ballmer’s new arena next season. – 1:28 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. pic.twitter.com/4NgPs1Bm1G – 1:28 PM
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. pic.twitter.com/4NgPs1Bm1G – 1:28 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have agreed to a contract extension, the team just announced. He’s been eligible for one since July. – 1:28 PM
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have agreed to a contract extension, the team just announced. He’s been eligible for one since July. – 1:28 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers announce that they signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. Lawrence Frank: “We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Kawhi. He is an elite player, a terrific partner and a relentless worker who knows how to win and makes it his first priority.” pic.twitter.com/o1PhP67EaW – 1:27 PM
Clippers announce that they signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. Lawrence Frank: “We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Kawhi. He is an elite player, a terrific partner and a relentless worker who knows how to win and makes it his first priority.” pic.twitter.com/o1PhP67EaW – 1:27 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
The Clippers announced they have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension (he could have opted out after this season).
Expect the same with Paul George, then the Clippers to re-sign James Harden this summer and they will ride this core into their new building next year. – 1:26 PM
The Clippers announced they have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension (he could have opted out after this season).
Expect the same with Paul George, then the Clippers to re-sign James Harden this summer and they will ride this core into their new building next year. – 1:26 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Clippers just announced they have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. – 1:26 PM
The Clippers just announced they have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. – 1:26 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Kawhi Leonard has signed a contract extension with the Clippers, team says. – 1:25 PM
Kawhi Leonard has signed a contract extension with the Clippers, team says. – 1:25 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
NBA Leaders in Plus/Minus in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: +125
2. OG Anunoby: +111
3. Jalen Brunson: +110
4. Julius Randle: +83
5. Michael Porter Jr.: +73
6. Josh Hart: +72
7. Paul George: +72
8. James Harden: +68
I’m serious.
Those are real, accurate numbers. – 9:49 AM
NBA Leaders in Plus/Minus in 2024:
1. Isaiah Hartenstein: +125
2. OG Anunoby: +111
3. Jalen Brunson: +110
4. Julius Randle: +83
5. Michael Porter Jr.: +73
6. Josh Hart: +72
7. Paul George: +72
8. James Harden: +68
I’m serious.
Those are real, accurate numbers. – 9:49 AM
More on this storyline
Tomer Azarly: Kawhi Leonard on his extension impacting Paul George and James Harden’s futures: “I think for the most part, everybody is coming back, so with me signing the extension, it gives us a chance to sign both players.” -via Twitter / January 11, 2024
Law Murray: Kawhi/PG/Russ: 16 assists, 0 turnovers tonight Harden: 11 assists, 3 turnovers tonight -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / January 11, 2024
StatMuse: Clippers big 3 tonight: Harden — 14 PTS | 5 REB | 11 AST Kawhi — 29 PTS | 7 AST | 2 BLK PG13 — 29 PTS | 7 REB | 6 AST The best record in the league since December 1st. pic.twitter.com/sdnleQgy6n -via Twitter @statmuse / January 11, 2024
The Clippers also have had extension talks with George and want to have both stars lined up on longer-term contracts, sources told Wojnarowski. Leonard had until June 30 to sign an extension with a $48.7 million player option for next season. George, who also has a $48.7 million player option, said he is thrilled for Leonard and wants to remain a Clipper. “I mean, absolutely,” George said when asked whether Leonard’s extension is a stepping stone to him staying. “You secure and lock in Kawhi. Definitely leaves the door open for myself, but very, very optimistic something will get done on my behalf, as well.” -via ESPN / January 11, 2024
Andrew Greif: Paul George asked about Kawhi’s extension and how it impacts his own extension talks. “We’ll see my situation when I get there but again just happy, they got the deal done on his end.” He said he wants to stay here with the Clippers. -via Twitter @AndrewGreif / January 11, 2024