NBA Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Expected To Opt Out Of Contract, Unsure Of Future With Clippers KEY POINTS Kawhi Leonard's injury came at the worst time and now his future is uncertain The Dallas Mavericks are expected to pursue Leonard this offseason The Los Angeles Clippers were on the verge of the franchise’s first-ever NBA Finals appearance, with only the Phoenix Suns standing in their way. Paul George, Terance Mann and Patrick Beverly all led the charge as Kawhi Leonard sat out with a knee injury that has since been confirmed to be an ACL tear. The Clippers failed to get past the Suns and their very balanced attack on both ends of the ball as they fell in six games.