Kawhi Leonard reportedly took lower than his most attainable in his extension. That was performed in hopes that it’ll pave the way in which for the LA Clippers to maintain each Paul George and James Harden.
“With the dialog that I’ve with them about it, I believe for essentially the most half all people is coming again,” Leonard mentioned after the Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night time. “So, with me signing an extension, I believe it provides us an opportunity to signal each of these gamers.”
George mentioned that he and the Clippers are “working by way of it” on a attainable extension. He in the end mentioned he thinks it should get performed, with Leonard’s extension setting the desk.
“I imply, completely,” George mentioned when requested whether or not Leonard’s extension is a steppingstone to him staying. “You safe and lock in Kawhi. Undoubtedly leaves the door open for myself, however very, very optimistic one thing will get performed on my behalf, as effectively.”
Harden just isn’t extension eligible after his commerce to the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers. He is set to hit unrestricted free company, however all indicators level to Harden re-signing in LA.
