Clippers Favored To Land Kawhi Leonard, Lakers In The Mix

Leonard has a big decision to make this offseason.

BYAlexander Cole
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Kawhi Leonard has been one of if not the best player in the NBA Playoffs as he's carried the Toronto Raptors all the way to the NBA Finals. On Thursday, Leonard and the Raptors will start their best-of-seven series against the Golden State Warriors and try to win their first ever championship. While Kawhi will be laser-focused on the task at hand, he will quickly shift his focus to free agency once the series is over. Leonard has to decide the next team he wants to play for and there have been plenty of rumors as to where he'll go.

Yesterday, odds were released from Caesars Palace as to Kawhi's potential landing spots and as it stands, the Los Angeles Clippers are the favorites at -200. The Raptors are close behind at +125, with the New York Knicks coming in at +280. One of the weirdest additions to the list though is the Golden State Warriors with their odds at +320. This submission is surely a red herring and shouldn't be taken seriously. If Kawhi actually goes to the Warriors, the whole NBA is broken but it will never happen.

Finally, the Lakers, who have been shrouded in controversy these days, is fifth on the list with odds at +900. 

Betting odds are hit and miss and are designed to take your money from you so take this with a grain of salt. Leonard is a private guy so we'll probably only know where he's going on June 30th when he puts pen to paper and signs his next deal.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.