Leonard hires new agent ahead of Raptors contract talks

Kawhi Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports as his new agent to oversee contract extension negotiations with the Toronto Raptors. The two sides are expected to begin talks this week in Toronto after the trade becomes official on Monday. Gaines previously worked with Leonard as his business attorney and will meet with Raptors officials over the coming days.

Leonard has one season and $50.3 million remaining on his current contract. He will be eligible to sign a two-year, $123.7 million extension with the Raptors, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.

investigation Leonard previously had Mitch Frankel and Dennis Robertson handle his contract matters. Frankel represented him during a three-year extension signed in 2024. The NBA is investigating whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through Leonard's endorsement deal with Aspiration. Leonard and Robertson have been interviewed as part of the inquiry.