I read on Bleacher Report’s X post that Kawhi Leonard is steeping away from the Los Angeles Clippers to help his family that has been affected by the current Los Angeles wildfire. Sad to see this right as he returns to the team from injury but totally understandable. This may just not be the Clippers’ year.
Family over everything.
Some might say again that this is one of his alibis so that he will not play with the Clippers again, but if that's the case then who cares. I mean your family is in trouble, and I don't think that Kawhi will have the focus to play knowing that outside of the arena, his family is suffering because of these wildfires happening on California. Feel sad for them though, and I hope this will be over soon. As for Kawhi, I would do the same if I'm in his shoes, and he's paid already so...
Jimmy Butler, who is unhappy with the Miami Heat and awaiting a trade, is running out of options. The Warriors have also pulled out of the trade, leaving the Spurs as the only team left. If the Spurs can get him, they would make an incredible trio with Wemby and CP3. That's when championships can be seriously talked about. Of course, it's also very important how compatible the trio will be. Spurs may have spoiled something that was going well by acquiring him. The on-court and locker room chemistry is not what it looks like on paper.
The question is, are the Spurs interested in getting him?
I've also saw some articles saying that the Heat will try to keep Butler on the team this regular season and compete for the playoffs so that their draft picks will remain as protected. Don't know which is which, but it looks like the Butler trade isn't gaining any traction at all. I already knew it at first because he's on his final year of his contract and it would be too risky for the receiving team to get a player that might just go away and find another team on the off-season.
As for the Spurs though, I don't know if he will be a fit for a young team like the Spurs, but let's see how this goes.
