Kawhi Leonard signs with Los Angeles Clippers—report

FILE – Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the Toronto Raptors Victory Parade on June 17, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 4-2 to win the 2019 NBA Finals. Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images/AFP

 

Another star is arriving in Hollywood.

After much speculation, Kawhi Leonard has decided to join the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

According to the veteran NBA reporter, Leonard has already informed other runner teams of his plans to sign with the Clippers.

He will be signing a four-year maximum deal worth $142 million.

The 2019 NBA Finals MVP, who just delivered Toronto its first franchise title, also met with the Raptors and the Lakers since the free agency opened last week.

Wojnarowski also reported that the Clippers have acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder for a massive number of draft picks.

The move gives the city of Los Angeles two title contenders with the Lakers also beefing up their roster with the acquisition of Anthony Davis to join LeBron James.

 

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