Thursday, LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard dropped a noteworthy soundbite that warrants the attention of every OKC Thunder fan.
Following their 115-114 win over the Denver Nuggets, the two-time Finals MVP shared a rather surprising take on the state of his team, where, when asked whether Los Angeles is still a legitimate contender, he said their ring-chasing pursuits are "over now."
Throughout the past several months, many of Oklahoma City's once-incredibly exciting draft assets received via trade have gradually lost significant value. From the Philadelphia 76ers' resiliency to the egregious tank job by the Utah Jazz, picks promised to the Thunder during the upcoming 2026 festivities have slowly but surely been losing their luster.