Leonard joined the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent in July 2019 on a three-year, $103 million contract. He signed a four-year, $176.3 million extension in August 2021 and inked another three-year, $152.4 million deal in January 2024.
The small forward, who was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs and again in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors, missed the entire 2021-22 season with a knee injury.
Leonard left Nike's Jordan Brand to become the face of New Balance's basketball division in 2018.
He later sued Nike in 2019 over usage of his "Klaw" logo, claiming he designed it. A federal judge sided with the sportswear giant in 2020.
Leonard is a six-time All-Star and two-time defensive player of the year; he also won the 2020 All-Star Game MVP Award.
Leonard withdrew from Team USA on Wednesday team because of concerns over the surgically repaired right knee that has kept him from meaningful games the last four years.
Kawhi Leonard withdrew from Team USA competition on Wednesday. Derrick White will be his replacement as Leonard uses this summer to get his right knee fully healthy.
Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid seem to have put injury questions to rest as the U.S. men's Olympic team looks for five-peat at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kawhi Leonard has been a beacon of health this season, and that has propelled the Los Angeles Clippers into a situation where they can properly compete for a title.
After signing Kawhi Leonard to a new contract extension, the LA Clippers have announced new details about the upcoming Intuit Dome and season tickets for "The Wall."
Kawhi Leonard is enjoying the most efficient stretch of his career. Whether it's his on-ball creation or shooting off the catch, he's elevating the red hot LA Clippers.
The Los Angeles Clippers need to be healthy if they wish to compete for a championship, and that means lessening the burden of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Kawhi Leonard has rediscovered his superstar scoring abilities. Over his last month of action, his volume and efficiency marks are exactly where the LA Clippers need them to be. He has lifted LA back into the hunt for a top three seed.
Kawhi Leonard, fully aware of the criticism surrounding his availability, just had his most impressive game of the season against the Boston Celtics. Behind Leonard's surgical shotmaking and elite defensive instincts, the LA Clippers are looking to thrive with their stars finally healthy.