Kawhi Leonard's Return To Raptors Considered 'Legacy Play'

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• Kawhi Leonard's Return To Raptors Considered 'Legacy Play'

  Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," said Shams Cha...

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  Article published:Sep 15, 2:47 PM ET

• NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard spurned Timberwolves, Pistons’ trade advances before Raptors blockbuster

  Kawhi Leonard is back in a familiar place as he will enter his second stint with the Toronto Raptors. Leonard wants to put all the summer brouhaha behind him and focus on giving the Raptors their second title. Leonard’s return to Toronto will be made official in the coming days. His move hit a major […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard spurned Timberwolves, Pistons’ trade advances before Raptors blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Sep 16, 9:15 AM ET

• Kawhi Leonard chose Raptors despite multiple offers - TalkBasket.net

  Kawhi Leonard reportedly had opportunities to continue his career with other teams before deciding that a return to Toronto was the right move for him. According to Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams interested in acquiring Leonard. Both were also prepared to discuss a contract extension with the veteran […] The post Kawhi Leonard chose Raptors despite multiple offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

  Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published:Sep 16, 7:15 AM ET

• Kawhi Leonard Rejected Pistons And Timberwolves To Rejoin Raptors

  Raptors and Timberwolves tried to land Kawhi Leonard this summer, but he rejected both in favor of the Raptors.

  Publisher:Fadeaway WorldArticle published:Sep 15, 9:15 PM ET