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How the Warriors can finally unite Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard on the same team
TL;DR
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers may engage in a significant trade to unite Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard. This move could mark a rebuilding phase for the Clippers and a final championship push for the Warriors.
Key points
- Warriors and Clippers may engage in a blockbuster trade
- Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard could unite on the same team
- Clippers prioritized younger player development this season
- Clippers finished the season with 36 wins in the last 55 games
- NBA draft lottery could affect Clippers' trade decisions
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Following their intense showdown in the NBA's Play-In Tournament earlier this month, the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers could do business together on a blockbuster trade that would signal a rebuild in LA -- and one last push for a championship in the Bay Area.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors are in flux after missing the playoffs this season. The same can be said for Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. After Los Angeles began the season with a 6-21 record, the Clippers caught fire down the stretch and ended the season with 36 wins from the final 55 games.
Los Angeles did this by prioritizing the development of younger players -- and the NBA draft lottery could hand the Clippers another gift if the Indiana Pacers' first-round pick falls outside of the top four. That scenario would see the Clippers pick fifth or sixth to continue their youthful retool.
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Of course, it would also leave Leonard -- with one year and $50 million remaining on his contract -- in an awkward position if he wants to compete truly for another championship before the end of his career.
Q&A
What trade could unite Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard?
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers are considering a blockbuster trade that could bring Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard together on the same team.
How did the Clippers' season performance impact their trade strategy?
After starting the season with a 6-21 record, the Clippers improved significantly, winning 36 of their last 55 games, which may influence their decision to prioritize younger players in potential trades.
What are the implications of the NBA draft lottery for the Clippers?
If the Indiana Pacers' first-round pick falls outside the top four, the Clippers could secure a fifth or sixth pick, aiding their retooling strategy and impacting potential trades.
