Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G Tyus Jones, G/F Luke Kennard, G/F Desmond Bane, 2024 First-Round Pick (GSW via MEM), 2026 First-Round Pick (MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F Kawhi Leonard
At the same time, off-court concerns aren’t the only issues that can hold an NBA star back.
Injury concerns can be just as valid. Even if a player is a model citizen away from the game, if he can’t stay healthy, his team can’t rely on him.
Such has been the case for Kawhi Leonard. There are no whispers of off-court drama here – Leonard has as clean a reputation as anybody.
On the other hand, his body seems to fail him too regularly.
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Perhaps that’s why his Clippers have underperformed this season. Whatever the case may be, this team could make significant changes in the summer if things don’t improve.
Would this be an appropriate change?