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Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green Traded to Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, More
The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors agreed to a deal in principle that would involve a swap of All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.
Wojnarowski reported Leonard and Danny Green will head to Toronto in exchange for DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick.
Per Wojnarowski, the first-round pick is protected for the 20th overall selection and above, and after a year, it will turn into two second-round draft choices. Zach Lowe of ESPN also pointed out Toronto would receive $5 million cash from San Antonio in the deal, to cover the tax hit related to Leonard's trade kicker.
Leonard appeared in just nine games last season due to a quad injury, and Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reported his discomfort with the Spurs' handling of his injury was the reason for his desire to leave.
Since Leonard can become a free agent next offseason, the Raptors would be taking a significant risk in acquiring him.
Toronto can offer Leonard a five-year, $190 million contract next offseason, while being able to sign a four-year, $141 million deal with any other team.
DeRozan, 28, has been named an All-Star in four of the past five seasons, and he is coming off another strong campaign.
Last season, he averaged 23.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game as part of a dynamic backcourt alongside Kyle Lowry.
Leonard is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and a one-time NBA Finals MVP who finished third in the NBA MVP voting in 2016-17 after averaging 25.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
While Leonard can become a free agent next offseason, DeRozan has two years remaining on his deal and a player option for 2020-21.
Wojnarowski reported Leonard and Danny Green will head to Toronto in exchange for DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick.
Per Wojnarowski, the first-round pick is protected for the 20th overall selection and above, and after a year, it will turn into two second-round draft choices. Zach Lowe of ESPN also pointed out Toronto would receive $5 million cash from San Antonio in the deal, to cover the tax hit related to Leonard's trade kicker.
Leonard appeared in just nine games last season due to a quad injury, and Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reported his discomfort with the Spurs' handling of his injury was the reason for his desire to leave.
Since Leonard can become a free agent next offseason, the Raptors would be taking a significant risk in acquiring him.
Toronto can offer Leonard a five-year, $190 million contract next offseason, while being able to sign a four-year, $141 million deal with any other team.
DeRozan, 28, has been named an All-Star in four of the past five seasons, and he is coming off another strong campaign.
Last season, he averaged 23.0 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game as part of a dynamic backcourt alongside Kyle Lowry.
Leonard is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and a one-time NBA Finals MVP who finished third in the NBA MVP voting in 2016-17 after averaging 25.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
While Leonard can become a free agent next offseason, DeRozan has two years remaining on his deal and a player option for 2020-21.