kawhi leonard

Toronto could be waiting days for Kawhi Leonard’s decision

Toronto reached an expert stage of clingy with Kawhi Leonard yesterday.

After fans were lining the streets of Yorkville outside of the Hazelton Hotel, obsessively tweeting #KawhiWatch and CP24 flew a helicopter over the MLSE plane that landed at Pearson Airport, the anticipation reached a boiling point.

But Toronto needs to be patient: It could be days before Leonard announces his decision, according to Jabari Young, The Atlantic’s NBA reporter.

"He and his reps are going through the process and taking their time before deciding the next move," Young wrote on Twitter Wednesday night.

Young rejected the rumours that Leonard was signing a 2-year deal with the Toronto Raptors. "No 2-year deals have been discussed," he wrote.

Yet, on Get Up ESPN yesterday, ABC NBA reporter Jalen Rose said, “I’m 99 per cent hearing that Kawhi Leonard will be returning to Toronto and signing a two year contract.”

All of this back and forth just means that Toronto has to sit tight for a little longer.

Lead photo by

Toronto Raptors


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Sports & Play

Ontario's new record-breaking coaster quickly taking shape at Canada's Wonderland

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting a free public outdoor practice this month

Toronto Raptors hosting first-ever 'Fan Day' where you can meet players

Raptors' hometown star RJ Barrett explains why he loves playing in Toronto

NHL legend shares memories of 'intense' Toronto Maple Leafs fans at local diner

Here's why the Toronto Maple Leafs aren't called the Leaves

Toronto Maple Leafs fans get punched in the face on video during game

Nobody knows where Toronto Maple Leafs games will be aired next season