Kawhi Leonard Interested In Jimmy Butler & The Clippers: Report

Free agency is about to get interesting.

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Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest free agents on the market this Summer and has constantly been linked to the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard is from Los Angeles and the Clippers have reportedly been on his mind for a while now. The Raptors are also heavily in the mix here as he just came off a championship-winning season with them. Jimmy Butler is one of the other free agents who will be available this Summer and based on a new report from Sam Amick of The Athletic, Kawhi might be interested in joining forces with the Sixers star.

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Per The Athletic:

"There are many scenarios seemingly in play, but sources say one in particular looks increasingly possible: [Jimmy] Butler teaming up with Leonard on the Clippers. There are strong indications that Leonard is interested in having Butler as a running mate, and it's the sort of powerful pairing that would certainly vault the Clippers into contention."

Of course, this is only a rumor for now so Clippers fans should proceed with caution. Free agency officially opens up on Sunday, June 30th at 6 P.M. EST and it will most likely take Leonard a few days to come to a decision. While the Clippers might be an attractive team, the Raptors just won a championship and Leonard could give them the chance to build a dynasty.


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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.