1 year, $3.9 million! Kyle Anderson has agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors and will reunite with former San Antonio Spurs teammate Kawhi Leonard

On July 3, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, sources have revealed that free agent forward Kyle Anderson has reached a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Toronto Raptors. He is set to enter his 13th NBA season, adding depth to the Raptors' roster and reuniting with former Spurs teammate Kawhi Leonard.

Standing at 2.06 meters tall and playing as a forward, Kyle Anderson is the first naturalized player in the history of the Chinese men's basketball team. He has one-eighth Chinese ancestry, with his great-grandfather's ancestral home being Shenzhen, Guangdong.

During his college years at UCLA, he was known for his all-around game on both ends of the floor and his strong playmaking ability. He was selected with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, where he learned team basketball under the guidance of coach Gregg Popovich. His NBA journey has taken him through the Spurs, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Warriors, and Jazz. In 2026, he signed a one-year, $3.9 million minimum contract with the Raptors, marking his 13th season in the league and a reunion with former teammate Kawhi Leonard.

His playing style is unique, characterized by a slow and unpredictable pace, earning him the nickname "Human Wiggle" from fans. As a versatile point forward, he doesn't rely heavily on ball possession. He excels in high-post playmaking and has excellent passing vision, with a smooth mid-range finishing touch. Defensively, his wingspan reaches 2.18 meters, and he possesses excellent anticipation and positioning, allowing him to switch and guard positions 1 through 4. He is a quintessential "stats don't tell the whole story" team player, adept at connecting the team and filling out the roster depth.

In 2018, Anderson accompanied his mother to Shenzhen to trace his roots and was officially welcomed into the Li clan. In July 2023, he successfully acquired Chinese citizenship and represented the national team at that year's FIBA World Cup, averaging 13 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He was the team's most consistent scorer, providing NBA-level tournament experience and forward playmaking ability.

Kyle Anderson possesses both veteran basketball IQ and defensive toughness. By joining the Raptors, he will bolster the team's forward rotation, relieve backcourt playmaking pressure with his passing, and use his rich playoff experience to improve the team's bench resilience on both ends, while also serving as a veteran leader in the locker room.