Timeline: Kawhi Leonard's road to, from and back to Toronto
- On Monday, the NBA officially approved the trade sending veteran forward Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers, ending a months-long saga surrounding the former NBA Finals MVP.
- The transaction had been delayed since June while the league investigated the Clippers for salary-cap circumvention violations involving Leonard's business manager, Dennis Robertson, who received a five-year ban from NBA-related business.
- To acquire the 35-year-old Leonard, Toronto sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple future draft picks to Los Angeles; Leonard waived a 15% trade kicker worth approximately $7.45 million to facilitate the deal.
- The league fined the Clippers $30 million and stripped them of five first-round picks, while Raptors general manager Bobby Webster stated the team is "thrilled to welcome Kawhi back to Toronto."
- Expected to sign a two-year contract extension worth up to $126 million, Leonard will pair with Scottie Barnes as Toronto attempts to return to championship contention.
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Kawhi Leonard's Return To Raptors Considered 'Legacy Play'
Kawhi Leonard chose the Toronto Raptors for his trade out of the Los Angeles Clippers with his eye on building the legacy of his career back where he previously won a championship in 2019. Leonard also reportedly had interest in the San Antonio Spurs, which would have similarly been a return engagement. Leonard also received trade interest from the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, but he directed his efforts to the Raptors. "This is a…
Timeline: Kawhi Leonard's road to, from and back to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard is returning to Toronto seven years after leading the Raptors to the franchise’s only NBA championship. Here’s a look at key dates from Leonard’s first stint with the Raptors to his return to Toronto: July 18, 2018 — The Toronto Raptors acquire Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from the San Antonio Spurs in […]
Clippers, Raptors complete Kawhi Leonard trade after NBA doles out punishment
The LA Clippers and the Toronto Raptors have officially completed the blockbuster trade both two teams agreed to at the end of June, sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto and Brandon Ingram to LA, league and team sources told The Athletic.
Raptors Release Kawhi Leonard Official Trade Statement After Controversy Over Salary Cap With Clippers
The Raptors have completed their trade for Kawhi Leonard after an NBA investigation delayed the deal, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and significant draft assets to the Clippers.
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