LA Clippers complete Kawhi Leonard, Paul George trade with Phoenix Suns

LA Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard, Paul George to Phoenix Suns for Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, and multiple first-round picks

The LA Clippers have traded Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal that will shake up the NBA landscape.

The Suns sent Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, and multiple first-round picks to the Clippers in exchange for the two All-Stars.

Leonard is a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP. He is one of the best players in the league and is coming off a season in which he averaged 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.

George is a six-time NBA All-Star and one of the best two-way players in the league. He averaged 24.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game last season.

The Suns are getting two of the best players in the league in Leonard and George. They are also getting rid of Ayton, who was unhappy in Phoenix and was seeking a max contract.

The Clippers are getting a young, talented player in Ayton and a solid defender in Bridges. They are also getting multiple first-round picks, which they can use to rebuild their team.

This is a major trade that will have a significant impact on the NBA landscape. The Suns are now the favorites to win the championship in the Western Conference, while the Clippers will need to rebuild.

Here are some additional details about the trade:

• The Suns are sending Ayton, Bridges, and the No. 4, No. 23, and No. 33 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Clippers.
• The Clippers are sending Leonard, George, and the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Suns.
• The trade is expected to be completed before the start of the 2023-24 NBA season.

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