Are the Warriors Really Going After Kawhi Leonard?

The Warriors' offseason just got a lot more interesting. With the draft only days away, insiders are dropping hints that Golden State hasn't given up on chasing a real difference-maker this summer — and the name being floated again is Kawhi Leonard. In this segment, the hosts dig into the latest reporting from Kevin O'Connor, Tom Haberstroh, and Anthony Slater on where the Warriors actually stand heading into the draft. While Trey Murphy III is being pitched as the more "obtainable" wing target from New Orleans, the hosts argue Golden State's interest in Kawhi hasn't cooled off — and a Clippers front office that's quietly retooling for youth could open the door. The crew breaks down a potential framework built around Jimmy Butler's expiring deal, the No. 11 pick, and Brandon Podziemski, while also questioning whether Steve Ballmer would ever actually send Kawhi to the Bay after reportedly blocking it before. They also get into the bigger picture: is this Joe Lacob "Big Game Hunter" talk just smoke, or is something real brewing? With Steph Curry's timeline shrinking and no clear second scorer on the roster, the hosts debate whether the Warriors can afford to play it safe at No. 11 — or if landing a star wing now is the only way to actually maximize what's left of the Curry era. Topics discussed include: Kawhi Leonard trade buzz and the Warriors' level of interest A possible Jimmy Butler-centered trade framework with the Clippers Trey Murphy III as an alternative target from New Orleans Steve Ballmer's reported hesitation to deal Kawhi to Golden State Steph Curry's aging timeline and the need for a second scorer Whether the Warriors' "big game hunter" reputation still applies Do you think the Warriors should go all-in on Kawhi Leonard, or stick with the draft pick? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 – Trey Murphy vs. Kawhi: Warriors' Real Target 4:34 – Kevin O'Connor's Kawhi Trade Framework 6:01 – Did Ballmer Block a Warriors Trade Before? 8:34 – Big Game Hunting: Is Lacob's Reputation a Smoke Screen? 15:39 – Steph's Window, the No. 11 Pick, and the Kawhi Case Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-9... Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Twitter:   / 957thegame   Like us on Facebook:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Instagram:   / 957thegame   Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/joi...