Kawhi Leonard never moves loudly, but the league listens anyway. When a two-time champion and two-time Finals MVP enters a decision window, every front office runs the same math: upside vs availability vs cap architecture.
The health premium
Kawhi's talent is not debated. Durability is. Teams that chase him are not buying a regular-season grind. They are buying a playoff identity upgrade with no guarantee of 70 games.
Market reality
Contenders with cap flexibility will pitch championship infrastructure. Rebuilders will stay away. The Clippers, if they retain him, keep a franchise-altering ceiling. If he leaves, the Western Conference map redraws overnight.
What to expect
Do not expect a circus. Expect a short list, a medical review, and a decision that lands late because Kawhi's camp plays the clock better than anyone.
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