Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard knows what he's looking for in free agency this summer, but the three-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year isn't thinking about it right now.
Leonard told ESPN's Rachel Nichols he's solely focused on winning the championship with the Raptors. The All-World swingman says he'll turn his attention to free agency once the season is over:
"I’m not even thinking about signing or what team I’ma go to …"
Kawhi Leonard tells @Rachel__Nichols that he's focused on the Finals, not free agency. pic.twitter.com/Kd4WuNMJ1A
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 7, 2019
Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors. Toronto can offer Leonard the most money in free agency and a fifth year on his deal.
If Leonard chooses to leave the Raptors, many people believe he'll head back home to California and sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, who have cap space to sign two max contract players this summer. When Leonard requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs last offseason, the Clippers were reportedly one of the teams he listed on his preferred destinations.
Leonard and the Raptors are up 2-1 on the Golden State Warriors. Toronto can take a commanding 3-1 lead by winning Game 4 on Friday. Leonard is averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists through the first three games of the NBA Finals while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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