Kawhi Leonard Rumors: Lakers Think They're The Favorite, Camp Avoiding Leaks

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Leonard is trying to keep his thoughts quiet as the process moves forward.

Kawhi Leonard is the biggest name left in free agency and fans are starting to get antsy as they await his decision. As of right now, it is believed that Kawhi is choosing between the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and Toronto Raptors. There have been very few updates coming out Leonard's camp and according to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the reigning NBA Finals MVP is trying to keep it that way. This shouldn't come as too much of surprise when you consider just how private of a person the superstar has been throughout his career.

In Stein's report, he notes that the Lakers believe they are "firmly in the lead" when it comes to land Leonard and are confident he will sign there by the end of the week. What's interesting about all of this is the fact that Caesers updated their betting odds for the NBA championship and the Lakers went up from +175 to +125. Meanwhile, the Clippers dropped from +800 to +1000. It seems as though even sports betting sites think the Lakers will land the star although this doesn't really guarantee anything.

As for the Raptors, well, they are getting some help from Drake so anything is possible at this point. Regardless of where Kawhi goes, they will certainly become an instant title contender.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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