Kawhi Leonard reportedly met with the Raptors on Wednesday, with helicopters following his every move, but the NBA star has yet to make a decision on his future.
I can't believe this is a thing on TV right now #KawhiWatch #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/slUuFoPG2c
— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) July 3, 2019
Many reports claim the earliest he'll announce his pick is Friday.
As the speculation continues, we've rounded up the latest reports on what people are saying about Leonard.
— ESPN’s Jalen Rose reported on Wednesday that he was "99 percent hearing" that Leonard would sign a two-year deal with Toronto:
"What I'm 99% hearing is that Kawhi Leonard will be returning to Toronto ..."
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) July 3, 2019
—@JalenRose pic.twitter.com/wkWwElEDyx
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— Later on Wednesday, The Athletic’s Jabari Young disputed Rose's report of a two-year deal.
On the Kawhi front, told he’s not making a decision tonight and it may not be until the next few days. He and his reps are going through the process and taking their time before deciding the next move. No 2-year deals have been discussed. #NBA @TheAthleticNBA
— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) July 4, 2019
— On Thursday, FS1’s Cris Carter tweeted that Leonard will not be announcing his decision on July 4th.
Breaking news:
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) July 4, 2019
After very impressive meetings with the Toronto Raptors and others yesterday, reigning NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and his team haven’t made a decision and there won’t any announcement TODAY. Enjoy the 4th of July #KawhiWatch
— FS1’s Chris Broussard reported that Drake has been doing his best to keep Leonard in Toronto and added that his decision is between the Raptors and the Lakers.
Kawhi Update: Raptors had strong meeting yesterday. Drake heavily involved. Talked of having Kawhi involved w/his OVO record label. Kawhi in deep soul searching. Wants Lakers but wants to make sure Big 3 will fit/work. Clippers out. It’s btwn Lakers & Raptors. Very close.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 4, 2019
— ESPN’s Tim McMahon tweeted that an "NBA player likely to be impacted by the Kawhi decision dominoes" told him Leonard is going back to Toronto.
An NBA player likely to be impacted by the Kawhi decision dominoes texted me that he has heard the same thing. But that info/gossip is not coming directly from Kawhi Leonard or his advisors. #grainofsalt https://t.co/Zk3XhoulCe
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 3, 2019
— ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on "SportsCenter" that Leonard is in no rush to make a decision. He added that the choice is between the Clippers, Lakers and Raptors.
“The timetable is Kawhi Leonard’s timetable.”
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 4, 2019
—@wojespn on when Kawhi is expected to make his decision pic.twitter.com/k6qpMEhWDJ