Kawhi Leonard

The 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers

Fantasy Impact

The signing we’ve all been waiting for has happened. Leonard will go to the Clippers along with Paul George with who he had been recruiting to go to the Clippers. Clippers were already a solid team and now become serious contenders with the two all-stars.

According to Stephen A Smith, Kawhi Leonard is “seriously considering” joining the Lakers this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Smith gave an update on Leonard’s free agency on ESPN’s Get Up on Friday morning. The Lakers have the cap space to make the move, having just sent Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga, and Jemerrio Jones to the Wizards. Los Angeles now has $32M in cap space to sign a max player to team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have all secured a meeting with NBA finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The New York Knicks are also trying to meet with him.

Fantasy Impact

Leonard has narrowed to his choices down to the three teams he’s been linked too all along. Which ever team that signs him turns into an instant championship caliber team.

Kawhi Leonard will decline is player option for the 2019-2020 NBA season and become a free agent. This is no surprise as the option was set to pay Leonard $21.3 million, well below his value. The Raptors still however remain the favorites to sign Leonard because of the trust that the Raptors have built with him. The Raptors are the only team who can offer Leonard a max contract of five years and $190 million.

Fantasy Impact

Leonard is reported to have interest in the Los Angeles Clippers but the Raptors remain the favorite. The Raptors team chemistry and development of younger pieces in the rotation only help Leonard’s value if he decides to stay in Canada.

Two-time NBA finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is reportedly only focused on two teams. Leonard will entertain joining the Los Angeles Clippers over the Lakers despite reports he could join Lebron James and Anthony Davis. Creating a super team is said not be in Leonard’s interest if he leaves the Toronto Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

Leonard joining the core of the Clippers will make them an instant title contender. The Clippers have one of the best coaches in basketball in Doc Rivers and it could be said that the Clippers are the last team to give the fully-healthy Warriors a run for their money. Adding The Klaw to the equation will bring up the Clippers value.