Kawhi Leonard’s Lakers Odds Increase as Steve Ballmer Urged to Cut Ties With Clippers Star As pressure mounts on Steve Ballmer to cut ties, new reports reveal what Kawhi Leonard's future plans may be.

The Kawhi Leonard era with the Los Angeles Clippers appears to be nearing its inevitable conclusion, marred by injuries and now a serious NBA investigation. A former Clippers staffer summarized the organization’s sentiment to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, stating plainly, “They’re done building around [Kawhi]. They know that and he knows that.” This shift in focus comes after years of accommodating the star’s unique demands and managing his frequent unavailability, which has seen him miss over 200 games since 2019. The ongoing probe into a potential salary cap circumvention scheme has only accelerated the desire for a fresh start.

This internal push to move on has now collided with Leonard’s own future plans, creating a dramatic storyline for the Los Angeles basketball scene. New reports are