"The city, the fans, the energy. Love it." @kawhileonard is excited to play in front of the @Raptors fans again this se Via @NBA on X

What happened: Leonard addressed reporters at Raptors Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season. He cited the city, fans and energy in discussing playing in Toronto again.

Why it matters: Toronto secured Leonard on a two-year, $115M extension with a player option. He slots alongside Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett after an All-Star-for-All-Star swap.

What to watch: Toronto opens training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. Preseason will show how the rotation fits around Leonard.

Sources

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