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Toronto Raptors Extend Former Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors are extending recently acquired All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, as reported by ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania. Leonard and the Raptors have agreed to a two-year extension worth $115 million, which locks the new addition down until the 2028-29 season, as told by Leonard’s agent, Harrison Gains of SLASH Sports.

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2026 Second-Round Pick Jaden Bradley Earns Four-Year Contract

The Toronto Raptors have been in the headlines recently. After finally completing a trade for Kawhi Leonard following the conclusion of an NBA investigation into Leonard and the LA Clippers, the Raptors inked the superstar forward to a two-year extension.

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Report: Raptors sign Kawhi Leonard to $115M extension

All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

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Raptors make major commitment to Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors finally got Kawhi Leonard back, and now they are locking him in for a little bit longer. On Tuesday, Leonard and the Raptors agreed on a massive two-year extension worth $115 million.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 22

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree to two-year, $115 million extension

The Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with star forward Kawhi Leonard, agent Harrison Gaines told Shams Charania of ESPN.

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Kawhi Leonard’s New Raptors Deal Isn’t About What We Think It Is

Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, his agent Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports confirmed to ESPN.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

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