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Report: Serge Ibaka leaves Toronto Raptors, joins Los Angeles Clippers as free agent

Free agent centre Serge Ibaka has reportedly signed a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Brad Wanamaker (9) during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Mark J. Terrill

Free agent centre Serge Ibaka has reportedly signed a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Ibaka signed a two-year contract worth $19 million with a player option in the second season, according to reports from The Athletic and ESPN.

The 31-year-old was traded to the Raptors back in February 2017 from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Terrence Ross and a first-round draft choice.

Later that year, he signed a three-year contract worth US$65-million and would eventually play a crucial role in the Raptors’ championship run in 2019.

Ibaka averaged 15.4 points per game and 8.2 rebounds a game with Toronto last season.

Earlier Saturday, Toronto agreed to terms with guard Fred VanVleet to a four-year, US$85-million deal.