Kawhi Leonard’s NBA contract extension with Raptors will look terrible in 2 years

The Toronto Raptors and forward Kawhi Leonard have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 NBA season. Leonard previously averaged 28 points across 65 games for the Los Angeles Clippers prior to joining Toronto.

The extension begins in the 2027-28 season, when Leonard will be 36 years old. Concerns surround the significant salary-cap commitment and Leonard's injury history alongside Toronto's efforts to build a competitive roster around Scottie Barnes.