Lawrence Frank Gets Extension After Kawhi Leonard James Harden Surge

The Clippers have given president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank a multiyear extension, believed to be a four-year deal, per The Athletic. Frank, with the organization since 2014 and promoted in 2017, was the 2020 Executive of the Year. After a 6-21 start Los Angeles has ripped off a 15-3 run to sit 21-24, led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, and reporters say Frank and his senior staff "were on track for contract extensions" even during the rough stretch. Merlin sees ownership choosing stability over panic. The extension buys time to repair the flaws that have led to three straight first-round exits; health, depth, and whether Leonard and Harden can keep this level will decide if continuity becomes a championship bridge or just another season of promise.