On January 11, Beijing time, the Clippers officially announced that they had reached an early contract extension with core forward Kawhi Leonard. According to sources, this is a 3-year total price of 1With a $52.4 billion contract, Leonard will continue to play for the Clippers through the 2026-27 season. In addition, the Clippers are also in contract extension talks with George, hoping to keep the two star players with the team for the long term.
The details of Leonard's new contract have been **.
Leonard, currently in his fifth season, has played in 32 games and is averaging 23 per game8 points, 61 rebound and 34 assists. His current contract is a 4-year contract for a total price of 1$7.6 billion contract, with a player option next season.
The first-year salary of the new contract is $52 million, replacing the $48.7 million player option. The salary for the last two years is $50 million per year. Although this contract is about $8.5 million less than the maximum salary contract he can sign, Leonard still chose the Clippers.
Clippers President Frank said in a statement: "We are very excited to continue our partnership with Leonard. He has elevated our brand image since joining the Clippers. We feel fortunate to be able to continue to build the Clippers with him." ”
It's a win-win deal.
the athletic"Continuing to analyze the deal, they believe that Leonard's contract extension with the Clippers is a huge win for the team.
First of all, he's the best player the Clippers have ever left, that's obvious. Leonard's shooting percentage and three-point percentage this season are both career-high highs. He also made more steals and three-pointers than in previous years.
Secondly, Leonard's contract extension also symbolizes his health ** Su. When he signed a new contract, he was recovering from post-2021 postseason surgery. Leonard's availability makes the deal reasonable.
Third, the Clippers are in good shape at the moment. They have a chance to compete for the championship. For a team that has George eligible for a contract extension and Harden's expiring contract, making sure Leonard stays with the team can take some of the worries out of the equation.
And for the team, Leonard's contract extension has also improved the team's stability. Leonard has always had the opportunity to enter the free agent market in the past few years, but this time he opted for an early extension.
The Clippers are also in contract extension talks with George, while Harden will become a free agent this summer. They hope to be able to secure a new contract for George. The big trade allowed the Clippers to build a core roster of Leonard, George, Harden and Westbrook, winning 20 of their last 26 games.
Now that Leonard has successfully extended his contract, George may soon agree a new contract as well. What are your thoughts on the future of the Clippers? Welcome to leave a message to express your opinions.