NBA executives monitoring Kawhi Leonard’s future closely

With the Clippers trending towards a youth movement in their recent blockbuster transactions, rival executives are monitoring Kawhi Leonard’s future closely as the seven-time All-Star turns 35 in June. In fact, several executives have put Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo neck-and-neck for the best player to try to acquire on the trade market if Leonard indeed becomes available. Conversely, if Leonard signs an extension, would the Clippers flip the fifth pick as part of a larger package to acquire a star who’s ready to contribute more readily?