Kawhi Leonard Weighs Raptors Return Amid Clippers Interest

WHO:

NY Post - Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Bobby Webster

WHAT:

RealGM Basketball - Kawhi Leonard has one year remaining on his current deal at $50.3 million.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard is seeking a contract extension from the Clippers.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard would only consider signing a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors or the San Antonio Spurs if traded by the Clippers.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard would become an unrestricted free agent next summer if no extension is agreed upon.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard would not consider signing long-term with the Detroit Pistons or Miami Heat in any trade scenario.

RealGM Basketball - The Raptors view a potential reunion with Leonard favorably.

RealGM Basketball - The Clippers are determined to keep Leonard and believe they have options to strengthen their roster around him.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Toronto, Canada; Los Angeles, California; San Antonio, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; Miami, Florida; Golden State, California

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Kawhi Leonard turns 35 on a Monday.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard's current deal is set to expire after the 2026-27 season.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Leonard's stated preference is to remain in Los Angeles.

RealGM Basketball - The Raptors are interested in bringing Leonard back to the franchise.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Bobby Webster signaled at a press conference that the Raptors intend to be "opportunistic in the trade market."

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 23:27 UTC)

Kawhi Leonard has one year left on his $50.3 million contract and is seeking an extension from the Los Angeles Clippers, who are determined to keep him on the roster. If no extension is agreed upon, Leonard will become an unrestricted free agent next summer, but he has expressed that he would only consider signing long-term with the Toronto Raptors or San Antonio Spurs if traded by the Clippers. Meanwhile, the Raptors are showing interest in a potential reunion with Leonard, as their general manager Bobby Webster indicated they plan to be "opportunistic in the trade market."