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Report: Jerry West leading efforts to bring Kawhi to Clippers, picks in play

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The Logo is reportedly leading the Los Angeles Clippers' efforts to bring Kawhi Leonard home.

Clippers executive board member Jerry West is "running point" on attempts to trade for Leonard, according to USA TODAY's Kelly Iko - who adds that L.A.'s two first-round picks, Nos. 12 and 13, are in play as well as multiple players.

According to reports, Leonard wants out of San Antonio after a falling out with the Spurs and plans to tell any team that trades for him that he'll land in Los Angeles as a free agent in 2019. Most speculation has linked Leonard to the Lakers, with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that he prefers the purple and gold. They also add, however, that the Spurs may not be motivated to swing a deal with the Lakers.

The Clippers have $63.9 million in guaranteed contracts next season, and that assumes players such as DeAndre Jordan and Austin Rivers opt out of their current deals. The Clippers also possess the two lottery picks in Thursday's draft.

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