As expected, Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs have agreed to the general framework on a maximum contract extension that could pay him more than $90 million over five years.
A source close to Leonard has said for several months that the discussion on his extension would be quick. That it was, with news breaking just minutes after the NBA’s annual free agent period began at 11 p.m. CST on Tuesday.
Leonard, 24, will not immediately sign the deal to preserve his cap hold of $7.2 million, which will aid the Spurs in their pursuit of coveted free agent LaMarcus Aldridge.