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

BYAlexander Cole6.2K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
Kawhi Leonard
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.


About The Author
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.
...