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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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Kawhi Leonard saga is finally over with return to Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is once again a member of the Toronto Raptors. Finally. After a summer of uncertainty, the trade is now a “done deal,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto,” Charania reported on Monday. “The sides will now schedule a trade call.” > Done deal: The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to…
·Vancouver, Canada
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecThe exchange leading him to Toronto is confirmed.
·Montreal, Canada
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Reports: Raptors, Clippers agree to complete trade to send Leonard back to Toronto
TORONTO - The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to complete a trade to send star forward Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, according to multiple media reports.
·Toronto, Canada
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Total News Sources37
Leaning Left11Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Left
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- 61% of the sources lean Left
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L 61%
C 28%
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