Reports: Raptors, Clippers agree to complete trade to send Leonard back to Toronto
- On Monday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors officially finalized their trade, sending two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to Toronto after a two-month delay stemming from an NBA investigation into salary cap circumvention.
- The trade was initially agreed on June 30, 2026, but the NBA placed it on hold while investigating the Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules; Leonard's representatives signaled his commitment to ending his career in Toronto.
- On Sept. 2, the NBA fined the Clippers $30 million and mandated forfeiture of five first-round picks spanning 2029–2033, while Leonard received a $700,000 fine but avoided suspension; owner Steve Ballmer and two executives faced suspensions.
- Los Angeles acquired forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks , two second-round picks , and a 2027 first-round swap; Ingram averaged 21.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting across 77 games last season.
- Leonard returns for his second stint after leading Toronto's 2019 championship run, averaging 30.5 points on 49.0 percent shooting in the playoffs and earning Finals MVP. With Scottie Barnes earning his second All-Star nod, the Raptors target a 2027 championship.
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Far from the Los Angeles controversy, Kawhi Leonard returns to the city of Toronto where he won the 2019 championship.
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Report: Clippers-Raptors trade complete after Kawhi Leonard investigation delay
By Field Level Media Sep 14 (Field Level Media) - The trade sending Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors was officially signed off on by both teams on Monday after months of delay amidst the NBA's investigation into Los Angeles al...
Clippers finally make decision on finalizing the Kawhi Leonard trade
Apr 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports After spending over two months in limbo, the long-agreed Kawhi Leonard trade is finally moving toward a conclusion. The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptor…
Raptors, Clippers agree to Kawhi Leonard trade: report
Kawhi Leonard is one step closer to rejoining the Toronto Raptors. The Los Angeles Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete the trade sending Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The deal is subject to approval by the NBA via a trade call, […]
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