There is a big news in the NBA today, that is, the Los Angeles Clippers have completed a blockbuster contract extension ahead of schedule and retained Leonard, the core of the team.
Edit. According to the Clippers themselves, they agreed to a three-year deal with LeonardA $500 million contract extension that is expected through the 2026-27 season. It is understood that this is the result of Leonard's concessions, he took the initiative to cut his salary by about $8.5 million, gave up close to a mid-level contract, and did not ask for a player option, and will always play for the Clippers.
The Clippers are very happy about this, and their team president Frank said that injury problems cannot be completely avoided, but the opportunity to sign a top-five star in the league is not often available. To be fair, although Leonard has often been injured or voluntarily rested, which has formed a bad reputation, he has worked very hard this season, playing 32 of the 36 regular season games that have been played, and missing 4 games with injuries until he can't hold on anymore.
After renewing Leonard's contract, the Clippers also plan to continue to renew George's contract to maintain the stability of the core lineup. Leonard and George's partnership has been consistent this season, with a net score of more than 15 points per 100 rounds, which is very sharp. Next, the Clippers are likely to continue to convince George and Harden to take a pay cut to renew their contracts, and then keep Westbrook and challenge for an NBA championship.
Edit. But there's one person who might not be so happy, and that's veteran Tucker. Tucker frantically complained about the bad atmosphere of the Clippers a while ago, complaining that he didn't have playing time, so the Clippers directly didn't let Tucker play, and they are currently looking for a home for him.
Edit. Tucker yelled and no one responded, Leonard quietly completed the contract extension, it seems that silence is golden, and honesty is not a lie.