Warriors Eliminate Clippers in Play-In Tournament

The Golden State Warriors eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers with a victory in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament. Kawhi Leonard, who averaged a career-high 27.9 points per game this season, addressed his future with the team following the loss.

Leonard stated he would discuss his contract status when the time comes. He also commented on an ongoing NBA investigation into potential cap circumvention related to his contract, indicating he was not concerned.

Leonard joined the Clippers in 2019. The team has made five playoff appearances during that period, reaching the conference finals once and experiencing three first-round exits. The Clippers traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac during the 2025-26 season. They also saw Paul George depart in the preceding offseason. The team is scheduled to convey its first-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June.

Leonard's current contract extends through the 2026-27 season. He signed a three-year, $149.5 million extension in 2024. Leonard's cap hit for the current season was $50 million. His cap hit for the upcoming season is $50.3 million.