Kawhi Leonard will spend the 2018-19 season with the Raptors

That’s the opinion of Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. Leonard agitated for a move from San Antonio after his relationship with the franchise turned sour over their handling of his quadriceps injury last year. But having wanted to go to Los Angeles, preferably to the Lakers, Leonard was sent to Toronto in a deal that saw All-Star favourite DeRozan leave to join the Spurs. Both players were said to be unhappy with the deal given that DeRozan wanted to see out his NBA career in Canada while Leonard wanted a switch to sunny southern California.

DeMar DeRozan has made it clear he didn't want to leave Toronto

Kevin Durant was speaking to The Undefeated reporter Marc J. Spears

The 2014 Finals MVP is still expected to enter free agency in a year’s time in order to get his desired LA move, albeit 12 months late. Yet Durant - who has won back-to-back rings since joining the Warriors - believes that the deal is a positive move for both teams and both players, despite it going against their respective wishes. In an interview with ESPN, Durant said: “Nothing in the NBA shocks me when it comes to business. “I’m excited that Kawhi was able to do what he wanted to do.

Leonard forced a trade away from San Antonio after his relationship with the organisation soured