Leonard Hires New Agent, Eyes Extension with Raptors: Report
Harrison Gaines will meet with Toronto officials as Leonard seeks a deal worth up to $123.7 million, ESPN reported.
- On Monday, forward Kawhi Leonard hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports as his new agent ahead of contract extension negotiations with The Toronto Raptors, ESPN reported.
- The Raptors acquired Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers last week in a blockbuster trade involving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and draft picks to bring him back to Toronto.
- This transition marks a major shift for the two-time NBA Finals MVP, who previously worked with Mitch Frankel and business adviser Dennis Robertson to handle his contract affairs.
- Gaines is expected to meet with team officials in Toronto this week as Leonard has one season and $50.3 million remaining on his current contract with the Clippers.
- The Raptors prioritized the deal because Leonard, who led the franchise to an NBA Championship in 2019, gives the team its best chance of winning next year and beyond.
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A new wrinkle has been thrown in ahead of Kawhi Leonard beginning extension talks with the Toronto Raptors this week.The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed last week to a blockbuster trade sending Leonard back to Toronto, where he helped the franchise win its only NBA Championship in 2019, for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, draft […] The post New Wrinkle As Kawhi Leonard Begins Raptors Extension Talks appeared first on HEAVY.
Kawhi Leonard, Raptors To Begin Negotiations On Contract Extension
New (again) Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to begin extension negotiations with the team this week. Leonard will officially be acquired by the Raptors from the LA Clippers when the NBA's moratorium lifts on Monday afternoon. After that, the veteran forward and Toronto can begin talking about an extension. Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports has his new agent. Gaines is expected to handle the negotiations for an e…
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