Leonard eyes extension talks in Toronto once trade is final

Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 by the NBA over the Clippers' cap circumvention scandal but avoided suspension or a voided contract, The Athletic's John Hollinger reported.

His trade to Toronto, agreed months ago and delayed by that probe, finally closed this week, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple picks to the Clippers.

Leonard has one year and roughly $50.3 million left on his current deal.

ESPN's Bobby Marks expects a two-year extension worth nearly $124 million, paying him over $62 million a season on top of what remains, and NBA insider Jake Fischer reports Toronto and Leonard are already in advanced talks under those extend-and-trade, Over-38 limits.

Marc Stein predicted it would come together quickly now that Leonard is formally back with the Raptors. Leonard told the team's in-house show he wanted to return, saying the city 'took a liking to my family.'

$124M · 2yrLeonard LAC → TOR | Ingram TOR → LAC | Dick TOR → LAC

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Heavy · 18 Sept 2026MacMahon flags durability risk as Raptors near Leonard extension

Fadeaway World · 18 Sept 2026Leonard, Raptors closing in on two-year, $126M extension

Yahoo Sports · 17 Sept 2026Leonard, Raptors near extension after investigation delay

Sportando · 17 Sept 2026Raptors, Kawhi Leonard closing in on extension talks

RealGM · 17 Sept 2026Leonard, Raptors closing in on two-year extension worth $126M

Heavy · 17 Sept 2026Raptors, Kawhi Leonard closing in on 2-year, $126M extension

Hoops Rumors · 17 Sept 2026Leonard, Raptors in advanced talks on extension after trade closes

Bleacher Report · 17 Sept 2026Raptors and Kawhi Leonard hold advanced extension talks

Heavy · 15 Sept 2026Leonard eyed for two-year, $124M extension in Toronto

Heavy · 5 Sept 2026Leonard eyes extension talks in Toronto once trade is final

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