Kawhi Leonard Hires Harrison Gaines as Agent for Raptors Deal
Kawhi Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports as his new agent.
Leonard, 35, has one year and $50.3 million remaining on his contract.
Gaines will begin negotiation on an extension for Leonard, who made it known that he would only sign an extension with the Raptors.
Other interested teams pulled their trade pursuits, clearing the way for Leonard’s return to the team he won an NBA championship with in 2019.
Gaines has been Leonard’s business attorney for the past year, and now is stepping into the role as Leonard’s sole representation.
Gaines is a former collegiate basketball player, playing his first two seasons at Penn and his last two at UC Riverside.
After graduating, Gaines founded SLASH Sports & Entertainment, and was named part of the representation team for Lonzo Ball.
Leonard was formerly represented by Mitch Frankel of Impact Sports Management, and Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle.
Gaines will become Leonard’s sole representation, as Leonard becomes the 53rd player in NBA history to win an NBA championship with a team, play elsewhere and then reunite with the team they won a title with later in their careers.
The extension is worth up to $123.7 million, a significant deal for Leonard and the Raptors.
Leonard’s return to the Raptors is a major move for the team, and Gaines will play a key role in negotiating the extension.
The deal is expected to be finalized soon, with Leonard and the Raptors working together to make it happen.
Gaines’ experience as a business attorney and his knowledge of the NBA will be valuable assets in negotiating the extension.
Leonard’s decision to hire Gaines as his agent is a significant one, and it will be interesting to see how the negotiations play out.
The Raptors are excited to have Leonard back, and the team is looking forward to making a deep run in the playoffs.
Leonard’s championship experience and leadership will be crucial in the team’s success.
Gaines will work closely with the Raptors to ensure that the extension is fair and beneficial for both parties.
The deal is a major win for the Raptors, and it will be exciting to see how the team performs with Leonard back on board.
Leonard’s return to the Raptors is a great opportunity for the team to make a run at the championship.
The extension will be a significant one, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Gaines’ representation will be valuable in ensuring that Leonard gets a fair deal.
The Raptors are looking forward to having Leonard back, and the team is excited to see what the future holds.
Leonard’s experience and leadership will be valuable assets to the team.
The deal is expected to be finalized soon, and it will be exciting to see how the team performs with Leonard back on board.