The commerce involving Kawhi Leonard’s transfer again to the Toronto Raptors was lastly accomplished on Monday after league approval was granted.
In accordance with the deal, which was agreed over 2-and-a-half months in the past, Leonard returns to the Raptors, with the Los Angeles Clippers getting Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and a choose swap.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kawhi again to Toronto,” Raptors normal supervisor and government vice chairman Bobby Webster mentioned. “His impression on our organisation, our metropolis, and our nation is simple, and he embodies the competitiveness and championship mindset that we worth.
“We imagine his management, expertise and expertise will assist us as we proceed constructing towards our subsequent championship.”
Leonard was a key contributor within the Raptors’ run to the NBA title in 2019. The commerce hit a roadblock due to an NBA investigation into whether or not the Clippers circumvented wage cap guidelines with regard to Leonard’s compensation.
The NBA hit the Clippers earlier this month with huge penalties, suspending proprietor Steve Ballmer for one yr, fining the workforce $30 million and forcing it to forfeit 5 first-round draft picks, amongst different sanctions. Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, was hit with a $700,000 penalty.
Leonard is coming off the highest-scoring season of his profession, averaging 27.9 factors for the Clippers in 65 video games.
– Inputs from AP
Printed on Sep 15, 2026