Kawhi Leonard Expected To Leave The Raptors In The Offseason: Report

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Kawhi has always had his heart set on the West Coast.

Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors last summer in a blockbuster trade that saw DeMar DeRozan go to the San Antonio Spurs. While Leonard has been a great player for the Raptors, there have been rumors swirling all season that he will eventually leave the team when he becomes a free agent in the Summer. These rumors were brought up once again by NBA reporter Brian Windhorst during an appearance on ESPN's "The Jump."

"It's not because of anything the Raptors did. It's just that Kawhi kind of wants to be on the West Coast," Windhorst explained. "The difficulty is that Kawhi doesn't really articulate his feelings to people. … It's difficult to read. It's difficult for them to read, who have spent every day obsessing about it for months."

Leonard has remained consistent in saying that he's committed to the Raptors right now and their pursuit of a championship. The team is in their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic and they are one of the favorites to come out of the East. 

"As long as I have on a jersey I want to play basketball," Leonard explained to reporters in September. "I came here with an open mind. I want to do great things so I'm going to make sure that I put my full effort on the court each and every night."

For now, the Clippers are the team many people believe Kawhi will end up with.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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