Leonard and George had talked generally about signing new contracts with the team and extending their partnership. But they’d never talked specifics, sources said, like taking a year and approximately $70 million less than they were eligible to receive. Furthermore, the Clippers’ discussions with George were for less than they’d guaranteed Leonard, sources said. At one point this week, George even called Leonard to tell him he was looking at other teams, sources said . And the Clippers stood firm in only offering three years at less than the maximum to preserve their optionality, leaving George disappointed, sources said.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 02, 2024 17:12 UTC