Kawhi Leonard to reportedly sign 2-year, $115 million extension with Raptors
The Raptors want to keep Kawhi Leonard for years to come.
Toronto Raptors have reportedly reached an agreement with reigning NBA champion Kawhi Leonard, extending his contract with the team through 2028. The extension is valued at $115 million over two years, per ESPN's Shams Charania. This deal comes just months after Leonard was traded back to the Raptors, only to see the trade put on hold amid an NBA investigation into possible impermissible benefits received from the Clippers during his original signing.
The investigation led to the Clippers forfeiting five first-round draft picks and a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer. Leonard, who was not suspended as part of the investigation, was fined $700,000. The two teams reached a deal in September, marking a long-term commitment between the Raptors and Leonard. Despite Leonard's age, the Raptors believe his on-court production is too valuable to let him walk after just one season.
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