Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the dream duo that floated to LA

Possibility of pairing Kawhi Leonard with former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared as a speculative scenario for Los Angeles Clippers if the Milwaukee Bucks star becomes available this offseason.

On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA reporter Tomer Azarly suggested the Clippers could position themselves in potential trade discussions if Antetokounmpo’s situation in Milwaukee changes.

“The Clippers could enter the Giannis sweepstakes if he’s available,” Azarly said. “They would have four very, very good draft picks, including two Pacers that teams could be interested in. The Bucks could be interested with a couple of young players. So, could you pair Giannis and Kawhi together? That could be an interesting combination if you’re able to.”

Los Angeles bolstered its draft flexibility at the trade deadline when it dealt Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Benedict Maturin, Isaiah Jackson, a protected 2026 first-round pick, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick and a future second-round pick. The extra capital from Indiana is viewed internally as meaningful ammunition if a star-level opportunity presents itself.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation grows as the Clippers evaluate Kawhi Leonard’s future

Antetokounmpo, 31, has been heavily linked to trade speculation until the deadline while he was sidelined with a calf injury. He is averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game while shooting 64.5 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from three-point range in 30 games. The Milwaukee Bucks are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 23-30 after exiting the first round of the playoffs in three straight seasons.

Antetokounmpo reignited the offseason chatter during an exclusive interview for TV COSMOTE.

“As the Americans say, opinions are cheap — that’s why everyone has them. Right now, at this moment, I’m in Milwaukee… I don’t know if I’m going to leave — it’s not up to me. If it was up to me, I might have already left. In a year and a half, when I’m a free agent at 32, it will be up to me,” Antetoko said.

“No one dares come and tell me not to play. I’ve never given anyone that right – as long as my legs allow me, I’ll be there.”

Leonard, 34, remains the cornerstone of the Clippers. In his sixth season with Los Angeles, he is averaging a career-high 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field, 38.3 percent from three and 91.2 percent from the free throw line in 41 appearances.

The The Clippers (26-28) sit in 10th place in the Western Conference after rebounding from a 6-21 start and return to action Thursday night when they host the Denver Nuggets at 7:30 PM PT.

While any pursuit of Antetokounmpo would depend on Milwaukee’s willingness to enter the discussion, Azarly’s comments underscore how Los Angeles could use its newly acquired draft assets to explore a potential Leonard-Antetokounmpo pairing if the circumstances align.