Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors worth $115 million US, according to CBC. The deal was first reported by Shams Charania and carried by NBC Sports.
The agreement keeps Leonard in Toronto beyond his current contract. Sportsnet.ca described the extension as a win for both sides, while noting there are details still to be worked through.
Coverage of the deal has also touched on Leonard's history with the league. The Globe and Mail framed the extension as a payday for Leonard coming after what it characterized as a light disciplinary response from the NBA, referencing a wrist-related matter. No specifics of that matter were included in the available reporting.
TSN's Josh Lewenberg weighed in on the extension, addressing how much load management the Raptors might use with Leonard going forward. Load management has been a recurring theme around Leonard's availability during his career.
The financial terms and length of the deal are the clearest elements reported so far. The extension runs two years and carries a total value of $115 million US, per CBC.
What to watch next: further reporting on the structure of the deal and how the Raptors plan to manage Leonard's workload during the coming seasons.
