The Mavericks have reportedly explored the possibility of acquiring Clippers star Kawhi Leonard as new president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri looks into a potential reunion with the veteran forward.
Ujiri previously orchestrated Leonard’s blockbuster move to Toronto in 2018, a partnership that resulted in the Raptors winning their first NBA championship.
Now, Dallas has emerged as another team evaluating whether a trade for the two-time Finals MVP is possible.
Toronto has also been linked to Leonard, while the Pistons have investigated potential trade scenarios as well.
Reports indicate Leonard would be open to signing a contract extension if traded back to either the Raptors or the Spurs, where he began his NBA career.
His willingness to commit long-term to the Mavericks remains unclear.
Leonard is entering the final year of his contract and is set to earn $50.3 million next season.
Despite ongoing injury concerns in recent years, he enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 campaign, appearing in 65 games while averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 steals on efficient 51/39/89 shooting splits.
Mavericks Discussed Kawhi Leonard Trade With Clippers https://t.co/aEVoQR60Jq
— RealGM (@RealGM) June 28, 2026
