This offseason has seen a flurry of massive contracts that left even Crickex App reporters stunned. Jaylen Brown set a new total salary record, while Anthony Davis broke the average annual salary mark. As the saying goes, life is like riding a bicycle—you have to keep moving forward to stay balanced. But beyond the eye-catching extensions, one potential trade has stirred fans the most: the possibility that the Clippers may move on from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

The Clippers, once decisive in building their roster, now appear hesitant. Their lack of confidence in the team’s direction is increasingly apparent, especially when compared to the Lakers, who, despite similar timelines, have secured a title and a Western Conference Finals appearance. The Clippers, on the other hand, have only reached the conference finals once. More troubling is that both Leonard and George continue to struggle with injuries, an issue that has plagued the team’s playoff hopes.

While other teams are aggressively strengthening their rosters this summer, the Clippers have been relatively quiet. James Harden even went public with his interest in joining them, yet the Clippers reportedly hesitated, unwilling to sacrifice assets for a big trade. This reflects both a lack of boldness and a desire to preserve draft picks in case a rebuild becomes necessary.

According to Crickex App sources, a trade proposal with the New Orleans Pelicans recently gained traction. The Clippers would send Kawhi Leonard and Amir Coffey in exchange for CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins, and two future first-round picks. From the Clippers’ standpoint, a clean slate might be better than continuing down an uncertain path. Injury-prone stars like Leonard and George have disrupted their trajectory year after year, and next season looks no different. Even the league’s scheduling decisions seem to reflect diminished faith, with no opening night spotlight and a lackluster placement in marquee matchups.

This potential deal could help the Clippers acquire valuable assets and begin a focused rebuild. For Leonard, a fresh start in New Orleans might reignite his impact. From the Pelicans’ perspective, adding Leonard to a core of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson could form a formidable forward trio. If healthy, this trio would pose a serious threat to any team and make the Pelicans a legitimate title contender. Of course, staying injury-free is the key to unlocking that potential.

Should the Clippers pull the trigger, it’s also possible they’ll shop Paul George as part of a full reset. Crickex App reporters suggest the franchise may already be nearing the end of its current cycle. With little movement this offseason, another year of underperformance could seal their fate.

The Pelicans, while young and energetic, have seen rising doubts around Zion’s durability. Sometimes, standing still while others move forward makes all the difference. In the race for a championship, everything has to align—timing, talent, and team chemistry. Miss any one of them, and the dream starts to slip away.