Free agent Kawhi Leonard will meet with the Los Angeles Clippers on July 2, according to The Athletic's Frank Isola.

While the Knicks are planning an "aggressive" pursuit of Leonard, as SNY's Ian Begley has reported, the two-time NBA Finals MVP reportedly has his sights set on the Clippers, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported last week.

That said, Leonard is also "seriously considering" re-signing with the NBA champion Raptors, according to Yahoo! Sports' Chris Haynes, as Toronto is the only team that can offer him a five-year max deal.

The Knicks, who have ennough salary cap space to sign two free agents to max deals, and the Clippers can offer him a four-year, $140 million max deal, while the Raptors are the only team that can offer a five-year, $190 million contract.

The sportsbook Odds Shark lists the Raptors as the favorite to land Leonard in free agency at -225 odds, followed by the Clippers (+175), Los Angeles Lakers (+800), Knicks (+1400) and Brooklyn Nets (+1600).

Leonard, 27, averaged 26.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 stesls with the Raptors last season. A three-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, he has averaged 17.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals in his career.

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