Kawhi Leonard remains tight-lipped on his 2026 Clippers future despite contract expiring this season. The Clippers surged to a 36-19 record after a 6-21 start, marking a historic 30-game turnaround. Leonard posted career highs with 27.9 PPG and top-10 shooting splits while anchoring the Clippers' offense. The NBA investigates Leonard's Aspiration endorsement deal over potential salary cap circumvention. Golden State exposed Leonard in the playoffs, limiting him to nine points on eight attempts with Draymond Green's defense.