Kawhi Leonard could be close to a stunning return to the Toronto Raptors, the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.<\/p>\n
According to the report, the Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal to send Leonard to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks.<\/p>\n
For the Raptors, it would be a major win-now move, adding Leonard to a projected starting five with Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl.<\/p>\n
Leonard is entering the final year of his contract and would be eligible to extend with Toronto for up to two seasons and $124 million in total money.<\/p>\n
According to Shams Charania, Kawhi views this as an opportunity to retire in Toronto.<\/p>\n
The Clippers, meanwhile, would receive a significant package to move forward, centered around Ingram, Gradey Dick and future draft capital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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