After optout, Leonard will return to Clippers

AllStar forward Kawhi Leonard will resign with the Los Angeles Clippers, even though he might miss most of the upcoming season due to a knee injury, the Associated Press reported.

The Clippers, who reached the Western Conference finals last season, also will resign guard Reggie Jackson and have signed wing Justise Winslow.

Despite declining his player option for next season last week, Leonard was expected to remain with the Clippers because he can sign a maximum contract worth 35% of the team’s salary cap.

Leonard, 30, tore the ACL in his right knee during the playoffs.

⏩ Forward Kevin Durant announced an agreement to sign a fouryear, $198 million max contract extension with the Nets. He will decline the 202223 player option for his current contract and instead add four years onto his deal.

⏩ As expected, guard Jimmy Butler agreed to a fouryear, $184 million extension with the Heat.

⏩ Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen signed a fiveyear, $100 million extension.

⏩ Center Richaun Holmes signed a fouryear, $55 million contract to stay with the Kings.

⏩ Guard Reggie Bullock, who was with the Knicks last season, signed a threeyear, $30.5 million deal with the Mavericks.

⏩ Guard Lou Williams agreed on a oneyear, $5 million deal to return to the Hawks.

Trades: The Suns acquired guard Landry Shamet from the Nets for guard Jevon Carter and the rights to center Day’Ron Sharpea, a 2021 draft pick. ... The Bucks acquired guard Grayson Allen from the Grizzlies for guard Sam Merrill and two secondround draft picks.