Summary
The Golden State Warriors were active before the NBA trade deadline, trading some players to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. They also explored the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers, but no deal was made. Leonard, who had a good season, remains with the Clippers, who are aiming for a spot in the playoffs.
Key Facts
- The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks to get Kristaps Porzingis.
- Before getting Porzingis, the Warriors asked about trading for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Kawhi Leonard is averaging 27.9 points per game this season, which is a personal best.
- Leonard made a strong comeback despite previous knee injuries and was selected for his seventh All-Star appearance.
- The Los Angeles Clippers are in ninth place in the Western Conference, aiming for a play-in tournament spot.
- The Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chris Paul to the Toronto Raptors during the season.
- There is no clear information on which players the Warriors might have traded for Leonard.
