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Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto to rewrite a complicated legacy
Kawhi Leonard has returned to Toronto on a two-year, $115 million extension after the Raptors acquired him from the Clippers. The former Finals MVP led Toronto to its first championship in 2019 before leaving for Los Angeles. Now 35, Leonard says he hopes to retire as a Raptor and has a chance to reshape his legacy with the franchise.
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What matters
- Leonard’s return followed Toronto’s trade of Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a pick-swap.
- The article reports that Leonard and the Clippers remain under investigation by the Justice Department.
Context & caveats
- The article includes reported allegations and an unresolved investigation; it does not establish wrongdoing by Leonard.
Why this made the edition
Kawhi Leonard’s confirmed return to Toronto on a two-year extension is a major recent transaction involving a former Finals MVP and the franchise’s defining championship figure. The article also provides meaningful context on the complicated relationship between Leonard and Raptors fans.
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