Potential unrest for the star players in Portland and Los Angeles could lead to major changes for both the Trail Blazers and Clippers in the weeks ahead. Kawhi Leonard, who has a player option this summer, could push the Clippers to make a blockbuster trade. In Portland, Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes highlighted that Lillard’s relationship with the Blazers could be deteriorating.
In regards to the potential for Lillard and Leonard to join forces in Los Angeles, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor detailed the obstacles that Clippers would have to overcome to achieve that level of a move.