{
  "id": 9193615,
  "title": "Raptors Ink Kawhi Leonard to Monster $115 Million Deal After Clippers Trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/raptors-ink-kawhi-leonard-to-monster-115-million-deal-after-clippers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T20:43:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/raptors-ink-kawhi-leonard-to-monster-115-million-deal-after-clippers-trade-12474915"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a significant development for the Toronto Raptors, the NBA confirmed it had completed its investigation into a potential salary cap violation involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. The trade between the two teams that initially seemed uncertain has now been finalized, with the Clippers sending Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.\n\nThe Raptors have secured the two-time Finals MVP for the long term, signing Leonard to a two-year, $115 million extension last week. The deal also includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Now, Leonard heads into the 2026-27 NBA season with three years and $165 million remaining on his contract, including the $50.3 million he was already guaranteed to earn this season.\n\nAt 35 years old, Leonard's new deal represents one of the highest salaries in the league at around $57.5 million per year. Despite his age and past controversies, his value is underscored by his past success, having led the Raptors to a championship seven years ago. The Raptors' roster now boasts a talented core of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles, making the team a strong contender in the Eastern Conference alongside teams like the Knicks, 76ers, Cavaliers and Celtics.",
  "summary": "Kawhi Leonard agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors, keeping the star in Toronto after his Clippers exit.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kawhi Leonard to reportedly sign 2-year, $115 million extension with Raptors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/kawhi-leonard-to-reportedly-sign-2-year-115-million-extension-with",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:14:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}