ESPN's analysts are grading the biggest free-agent signings and contract extensions of the NBA offseason, including Kawhi Leonard's new deal with Toronto.
The move sending Kawhi Leonard from Los Angeles to Toronto is now official, following a delay tied to an investigation into the Clippers, ESPN reported.
The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, Leonard's agent told ESPN Tuesday.
An ESPN offseason recap examines whether pairing Kawhi Leonard with Scottie Barnes can return the Toronto Raptors to championship contention in a strengthened Eastern Conference.
An ESPN preview examines whether Toronto's roster, built around Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, can compete in an increasingly strong Eastern Conference.
According to sources cited by ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have finalized a deal returning star forward Kawhi Leonard to the team he led to a 2019 NBA championship.