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Kawhi Leonard signs two-year deal with Raptors after leaving Clippers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:34 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Kawhi Leonard signs two-year deal with Raptors after leaving Clippers

Summary

Kawhi Leonard has officially signed a two-year, $115 million extension with the Toronto Raptors. This comes after his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, amid ongoing discussions regarding his past controversies. Despite mixed reactions from fans regarding his behavior, ESPN's Brian Windhorst has highlighted Leonard's impressive performances from last season. He was named an All-Star, made the All-NBA Second Team, and averaged 27.9 points per game for the Clippers. With Leonard joining forces with Raptors' rising star Scottie Barnes, the franchise aims to compete for a championship.

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•Kawhi Leonard signs a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Raptors.
•He leaves the Los Angeles Clippers after a year filled with controversy.
•Leonard averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds last season.
•Brian Windhorst emphasizes Leonard's value despite social media criticism.
•Raptors aim for a championship with Leonard and Scottie Barnes.

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5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Windhorst says there’s something NBA fans need to accept about Kawhi Leonard’s new Raptors deal

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Brian Windhorst doesn’t want NBA fans to overlook what Kawhi Leonard has shown outside of the scandal surrounding him in the past year. Kawhi Leonard has officially left the Los Angeles Clippers, and the organisation is also moving on.
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