Despite the uncertainty off the court, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard delivered one of the most productive seasons of his career.
He averaged a personal-best 27.9 points per game, appeared in 66 contests and ranked among the league’s top 10 in field goal percentage, 2-point percentage and 3-point percentage.
The Clippers outscored opponents by 7.8 points per 100 possessions with him on the court, compared to being outscored by 6.9 when he sat.
However, the season concluded on a difficult note, as Golden State’s defensive focus limited Leonard’s impact late in the play-in game.
He made just one field goal over the final 16 minutes and committed five turnovers in the second half – his highest total in any half since 2019.
League sources indicate the Warriors were among teams that checked on Leonard’s availability after February’s James Harden trade, and those conversations could pick up again this offseason.
Even so, the Clippers showed significant resilience throughout the year.
After starting 6-21, they became the first team in NBA history to finish 15 games over .500 after previously being 15 games under, closing the season 36-19 – the fourth-best mark in the Western Conference over that stretch.
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— RealGM (@RealGM) April 16, 2026
