When news first broke late last week that superstar free agent Kawhi Leonard had agreed to a deal with the LA Clippers, it was reported that the contract was four years in length and worth $142 million. Now, it’s been reported that Leonard has officially signed his contract — which has since changed to a three-year deal worth $103 million, according to The Athletic‘s Shams Charania.
So, what’s the reason for the change? Why isn’t Leonard signing the four-year max?
It’s simple, really. Leonard’s deal is reportedly three years in length, with a player option on the final year — which matches up exactly with the contract that Paul George, the other star the Clippers acquired this summer, is signed to.