Reports: Leonard Signs Two-Year US$115-Million Contract Extension with Raptors
The deal keeps Leonard in Toronto through three seasons and gives the Raptors flexibility as he comes off a career-best 27.9 points per game.
- On Tuesday, Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Following the conclusion of an NBA investigation into salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers, the Raptors finalized the trade to reacquire Leonard earlier this month.
- Toronto sent forwards Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick, plus multiple draft picks, to the Clippers to secure Leonard; he is now under contract for three seasons totaling $165 million after taking approximately $11 million less than his maximum extension.
- Coming off a career-best 27.9 points per game, the two-time Finals MVP is expected to finish his career in Toronto, having previously led the franchise to their 2019 NBA championship.
- The contract includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, providing flexibility as the Raptors manage rising salary books and solidifying the team's long-term commitment to the veteran star.
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Kawhi Leonard’s future with Raptors comes into focus with whopping $115 million contract
Kawhi Leonard’s future in Toronto has been revealed. The Raptors and Leonard agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with a player option for the 2028-29 season. The Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors. Leonard is entering his second stint with the organization. He previously spent the 2018-19 season with the Raptors...
Raptors make major commitment to Kawhi Leonard
The Toronto Raptors finally got Kawhi Leonard back, and now they are locking him in for a little bit longer. On Tuesday, Leonard and the Raptors agreed on a massive two-year extension worth $115 million. Just in: Toronto Raptors All-NBA star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the franchise, …
Kawhi Leonard Steals $115 Million Raptors Extension
Seven-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard got lightly dinged during a scandalous cap circumvention that may have permanently scarred the Los Angeles Clippers. And now, he’s being rewarded for getting out of dodge! Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension after being flipped to the Toronto Raptors over the summer. The two-time Finals MVP was hit with a mere $700K fi…
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