According to news on July 19, Beijing time, the Spurs officially announced that they had completed the transaction with the Raptors. The specific content is-the Spurs sent Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, and received DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick from Toronto. . This first-round pick is protected for picks 1-20. If the Spurs do not get this pick in 2019, it will become two second-round picks in 2020.
Including Tony Parker, who previously joined the Hornets, the Spurs became the first team in history to lose two FMVPs in the same offseason.
After sending away DeRozan, the Raptors updated their social media to express their gratitude to DeRozan, who played for Toronto for 9 seasons. "DeMar (DeRozan), thank you for everything you have done for us!"
As the Raptors ambassador, the famous singer Drake wrote on IG, "On behalf of this city-DeRozan City, to my brother DeRozan, I want to say thank you 10 million times. You will always be an indelible part of Toronto. You gave everything to Toronto and through your leadership, we have gone through the history of the franchise. The most exciting years. I am honored to sit in the same seat every night and witness your skill, tenacity and loyalty. Thank you for being our reliable leader and thank you for being our good friend."
"We look forward to the next chapter for Leonard. We welcome you to a city that is the most welcoming and supportive of players in the NBA! You have been a steady warrior and I can’t wait to see you work for this city. Fight for the city. Come on, Raptors! "
The 27-year-old Leonard only played 9 games for the Spurs last season due to a quadriceps injury, averaging 23.3 minutes per game. He averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks.
The 28-year-old DeRozan played 80 regular season games for the Raptors last season, averaging 33.9 minutes per game, 23.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals.