Raptors fans can now breathe easily after forward Chris Bosh said today: "I'll gladly come back," Bosh said, confirming he'll sign a lucrative six-year contract extension this summer.

"My whole thing is 'why not?' " said Bosh, who as a three-year pro was entering into an offseason in which the Raptors had exclusive negotiating rights. "I have a chance to have my own team, be a leader on the team and challenge myself to bring it back up."