CroatiaThe Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are reportedly in serious talks about a major trade involving Kawhi Leonard, who would return to Toronto where he won his first NBA championship in 2019. According to ESPN, Leonard is willing to sign an extension with the Raptors if the deal goes through, potentially worth $123.7 million over two years. His current contract with the Clippers expires after the 2023–24 season and is valued at $50.3 million. The Clippers' management has not yet clarified their long-term plans for Leonard. Meanwhile, Leonard’s time with the Clippers has been marked by injuries and inconsistent performance, though he showed strong form in the 2023–24 season averaging 27.9 points per game. The situation is further complicated by an ongoing NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through a sponsorship agreement with Aspiration. The Clippers finished the season with a 42-40 record and missed the playoffs, while the Raptors ended with a 46-36 record but were eliminated in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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