The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are preparing to make a “difficult push” to acquire Kawhi Leonard this summer, sources told Kevin OConnor of The Ringer.
Leonard can exercise his gamer alternative and become a totally free agent..
The Mavs are reportedly the most “severe hazard” to land Leonard due to Luka Doncics existence, the capability to create max cap area, and Leonards relationship with Nico Harrison.
Leonard previously tried to recruit Jimmy Butler to the Clippers prior to the team traded for Paul George. While the Heat can not produce max cap space, they can work out a sign-and-trade similar to the one they used to acquire Butler.
OConnor includes that Leonard is likely to remain with the Clippers.
League sources include that Leonard no longer travels via helicoptor from his home in San Diego as he did before Kobe Bryants death..