Report: Raptors, Leonard Nearing Agreement on Contract Extension
The deal could reach $126.1 million over two years as Toronto seeks to secure Leonard after the trade and an NBA investigation cleared the way.
- On Thursday, Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer reported the Toronto Raptors and star Kawhi Leonard are in "advanced discussions" on a two-year contract extension potentially worth up to $126 million.
- The trade sending Leonard back to Toronto became official on Monday after the NBA concluded its investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention, resulting in the Los Angeles Clippers losing five future first-round picks.
- Toronto surrendered significant assets to secure the 35-year-old Finals MVP, including All-Star Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a pick swap, and two second-round picks.
- While Leonard remains under contract for $50.3 million this season, the Raptors are prioritizing this extension to bolster competitiveness within the Atlantic Division after finishing 46-36 without a true superstar.
- Nonetheless, the timing of these extension talks remains surprising given Leonard's lengthy injury history and off-the-court baggage, as there are currently no indications the team will offer the full $126 million maximum.
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Surprising update emerges about Kawhi Leonard's future
Kawhi Leonard is about to secure (another) big payday in the wake of the Aspiration scandal. The newly-acquired Toronto Raptors star Leonard is nearing agreement on a contract extension with the Raptors, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Thursday. Fischer adds that Leonard is eligible for a new two-year extension of up to $126 million. …
Report: Raptors, Leonard nearing agreement on contract extension
Kawhi Leonard might be in Toronto for longer than one season this time. The Raptors and Leonard are nearing agreement on a contract extension, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Thursday. Leonard is eligible to sign a two-year deal for a maximum of $126.1 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season. He is […]
The 35-year-old forward is expected to sign a two-year contract worth $126 million.
Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto Raptors: Trade from Clippers and $126M Contract Extension Details - Archysport
Kawhi Leonard is reportedly close to finalizing a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Raptors worth a massive financial commitment, according to reports following a high-profile transaction involving the Los Angeles Clippers. The potential deal would secure the veteran forward’s immediate future in Canada at a top-tier annual value per season. The negotiations mark a ...
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