Kawhi Leonard focused on being a Raptor after Clippers exit

Kawhi Leonard returns to the Toronto Raptors with a two‑year, $115 million extension already in place. The forward, who averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists over 65 games last season, will wear jersey #2 and is expected to be a primary scoring option for a team that finished the regular season 46–36, sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference and ranked 12th in overall power.

The Raptors entered the postseason on a modest winning streak (1‑0) and posted a 6‑4 record in their last ten games, with a net rating of +2.8. Leonard’s arrival adds a proven scorer to a roster that has been positioned for a deeper playoff run. Observers will watch how his offensive load integrates with the existing core and whether his presence can improve the team’s consistency as they aim to climb the Eastern ladder.