As the new season approaches, Bangladesh Cricket reports that while most NBA teams have kicked off their training camps with energy, the Los Angeles Clippers seem to be lacking focus. The primary reason? Kawhi Leonard has been notably absent. According to international media, Leonard may require knee surgery, throwing his availability for the upcoming season into serious question. This development is a heavy blow to James Harden, who recently re-signed with the Clippers in what could be the final contract of his storied career.

For Harden, this situation is more than just a minor setback. The Clippers may be his last real shot at winning an NBA title—a goal that has eluded him despite an otherwise decorated career. With his contract renewed this summer, many Bangladesh Cricket followers saw this as Leonard’s opportunity to prove his commitment, especially now that he had an elite partner in Harden. But Leonard’s recent withdrawal from Olympic play and ongoing contract negotiations have raised eyebrows, leading to speculation that something deeper may be at play.

It’s worth noting that Leonard agreed to an early extension worth nearly $10 million, and for a brief period, he had the best attendance record on the team along with strong performance metrics. Yet following that extension, his availability plummeted. He missed extended stretches of the season and, after a brief return during the playoffs, suffered another quick injury setback. Fans and analysts alike are puzzled—if he was truly injured, why delay treatment? And if not, why the repeated absences?

During the playoffs, rumors about Leonard’s injury status were swirling constantly. Now, with surgery reportedly on the horizon, questions are intensifying. Many observers suspect Leonard may have opted for extended rest over timely recovery, leading to growing doubts about his professionalism and commitment. Although the surgery rumors have been publicly denied, public trust in Leonard continues to erode, further fueling speculation about his intentions.

Amid all this uncertainty, sympathy is growing for Harden. Like Chris Paul in his later years, Harden is desperately chasing a title but keeps landing on teams in transition. Some have even labeled him a “jinx,” pointing out that several of his former teams soon entered rebuilding phases after his arrival. If the Leonard surgery rumors are true, Bangladesh Cricket analysts believe the Clippers could be heading for a rebuild—and Harden’s image as a harbinger of decline may become even harder to shake.

Ironically, efforts to deny the bad news around Leonard may be doing more harm than good. Silence might have offered Harden more clarity, possibly prompting him to consider a move elsewhere. After all, empty promises tend to fall apart on their own. If the Clippers are seriously contemplating a rebuild, they may soon look to trade assets—and in that scenario, Harden’s future becomes even more uncertain.