LA Clippers Deny Brandon Ingram Deal; Real Asking Price For Kawhi Leonard Revealed
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The LA Clippers and the Toronto Raptors have engaged in serious talks for a blockbuster trade headlined by Kawhi Leonard. If a deal happens, Leonard would return to Toronto, seven years since leading them to the 2019 NBA championship.Â
AdvertisementAdvertisementInitial reports said a deal to get Leonard from the Clippers would revolve around All-Star Brandon Ingram, but Los Angeles is not fond of that.Â
According to Clutchpointsâ insider Tomer Azarly, the Clippers could seek a young, promising player and multiple first-round draft assets as they still see Leonard as the face of the franchise.Â
âThe only way the Clippers would seriously entertain the idea of trading Leonard this summer is if he were to ask out, which ClutchPoints has yet to be informed of,â the report reads.Â
âOr [Steve] Ballmer and executive Lawrence Frank were blown away with an offer that involves multiple first-round picks and a young, emerging talent. So far, the offers that have been presented to LA have been described as âunderwhelmingâ and âone-sided,â specifically in talks that the Raptors started.â
Collin Murray-Boyles Could Be The Prospect The Clippers Are Looking For In Kawhi Leonard Deal
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 03: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 of the Toronto Raptors runs down court during the third quarter of Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 114-102. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Among the players who could be involved in the deal is Collin Murray-Boyles, according to the report.Â
Murray-Boyles had an impressive 2025-26 rookie season with the Raptors. Selected ninth overall last year, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 8.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 21.9 minutes per game through 57 regular-season contests, boasting an efficient 57.9% from the field.
During their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he averaged 14.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in seven games.
The 21-year-old Murray-Boyles set the Raptors franchise record for the most points by a rookie in a single playoff game during Game 3 of the first round, where he put up 22 points on an efficient 11-of-15 shooting.Â
No Chance The LA Clippers Would Receive a Deal Centered On Brandon Ingram
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 23: Brandon Ingram #3 of the Toronto Raptors warms up ahead of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe LA Clippers have refused to receive Brandon Ingram for Kawhi Leonard in a deal, per the ClutchPoints report.Â
In the report, they revealed that the Clippers had once denied a deal with Ingram before, making a package centered around him for Leonard would be practically impossible.Â
âTorontoâs offer, which is centered around former All-Star wing Brandon Ingram, is not the player of interest to the Clippers, sources said,â he said. âIngram was previously offered to the Clippers by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2025 before he was dealt to the Raptors, and LA was not interested in acquiring him then. The former All-Star wing would not be the headliner of a potential deal.â
Ingram was an All-Star in the 2025-2026 season, averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game across 77 appearances. He shot 47.7% from the field, 38.2% from the 3-point range, and 82.0% from the free-throw line.
AdvertisementAdvertisementFor the longest time, the Clippers organization has been adamant about trading away Leonard, despite the teamâs perceived direction of going younger.Â
Leonard is entering the final year of his contract with the Clippers, during which he will earn $50.3 million for the upcoming season. He is eligible for a contract extension.Â
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
