Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the Los Angeles Lakers have the advantage over the LA Clippers in signing Kawhi Leonard.

Perkins said he heard from his sources that Leonard will meet with the Clippers Monday night. However, he pointed out that it's looking “very strong” that the Lakers would be able to get Leonard.

It's roughly been 30 hours since free agency began, but Leonard and his camp have done an extremely good job of keeping the media guessing what their decision would be. They have maintained a low profile and are taking their sweet time before announcing where the Fun Guy will end up next season.

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Over the past month, it seems that Leonard's interest to join the Lakers has increased, considering the fact that his choices before were only the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, when the Purple and Gold acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, they suddenly became the favorites to sign him.

Leonard has reportedly been interested in playing for the Lakers even before he was traded by the San Antonio Spurs last year. The fact that they are now the frontrunners to sign him speaks volumes about his desire to come back to Southern California, the place where he grew up.

If the Lakers will successfully land Kawhi Leonard, they will be the strongest team in the league on paper. But until Leonard makes his official announcement, everyone will be on the edge of their seats, waiting.