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Kawhi Leonard Trade Toronto

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The deal had been on hold while the NBA investigated Leonard and the Clippers for salary-cap circumvention.

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The 35-year-old Leonard averaged 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.4 blocks per game last season for the Clippers in 2025-26.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from CBC

After a months-long delay, the NBA approved a trade between the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers on Monday that sent Leonard back to Toronto where he won an NBA championship in 2019.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from Global News

All-star forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap and two second-round picks are going to L.A. in return.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 14 Sepwording from Global News

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Global News15 Sep

The NBA has officially approved the trade that sends Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors after a months-long delay related to an investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving both teams. The deal, which was finalized on September 2nd following the NBA’s completion of its investigation, sees the Clippers receiving All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two first-round picks in 2031 and…

Kawhi Leonard officially returns to Toronto with NBA approving Raptors-Clippers trade →2 articles from Global News on this story
CBC14 Sep

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have reportedly agreed to a complex trade that would send star player Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto. The deal involves sending Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick from the Clippers to the Raptors, along with five draft picks. However, the transaction had been paused due to an NBA investigation into salary-cap circumvention but was cleared on September 2 after Leonard received…

Raptors, Clippers agree to complete trade to send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto: reports →
Toronto Star15 Sep

Scottie Barnes, now an all-star for the Toronto Raptors, once expressed a desire to play alongside a strong defensive player. His wish was realized recently when the Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers on June 30, with the deal officially confirmed after an NBA investigation. In return for Leonard, Toronto sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to the Clippers…

Raptors star Scottie Barnes was once asked who he wanted to play with in the NBA. He's about to get his wish →

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  1. 14 Sep

    The deal had been on hold while the NBA investigated Leonard and the Clippers for salary-cap circumvention.

    3 outlets · CBC
  2. 15 Sep

    All-star forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap and two second-round picks are going to L.A. in return.

    3 outlets · Global News

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Where to start Kawhi Leonard officially returns to Toronto with NBA approving Raptors-Clippers trade Global News

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  • 15 Sep Raptors star Scottie Barnes was once asked who he wanted to play with in the NBA. He's about to get his wishScottie Barnes, now an all-star for the Toronto Raptors, once expressed a desire to play alongside a strong defensive player. His wish was realized recently when the Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers on June 30, with the deal officially confirmed after an NBA investigation. In return for Leonard, Toronto sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to the Clippers…Toronto Star
  • 15 Sep Kawhi Leonard officially returns to Toronto with NBA approving Raptors-Clippers tradeThe NBA has officially approved the trade that sends Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors after a months-long delay related to an investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving both teams. The deal, which was finalized on September 2nd following the NBA’s completion of its investigation, sees the Clippers receiving All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two first-round picks in 2031 and…Global News
  • 15 Sep Timeline: Kawhi Leonard’s path back to TorontoKawhi Leonard is set to return to the Toronto Raptors seven years after leading them to their only NBA championship. The article outlines key dates from his initial acquisition in July 2018 through to his trade back to Toronto on September 14, 2026. Notable events include his playoff performances with the Raptors, signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019, and facing an investigation over a potential "no-show"…Global News
  • 14 Sep Raptors, Clippers agree to complete trade to send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto: reportsThe Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have reportedly agreed to a complex trade that would send star player Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto. The deal involves sending Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick from the Clippers to the Raptors, along with five draft picks. However, the transaction had been paused due to an NBA investigation into salary-cap circumvention but was cleared on September 2 after Leonard received…CBC

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