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Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard warms up before an NBA basketball game April 10, 2026, in Portland, Ore.

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  1. Foxla

    Kawhi Leonard's trade to Toronto finalized after Clippers salary cap scandal: report (opens Foxla)

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    The blockbuster trade sending NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors is now complete, ESPN reported Monday. The move comes after the Los Angeles Clippers received harsh penalties from the NBA following an investigation into salary cap circumvention involving the two-time NBA Finals …

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    Clippers, Raptors agree to finalize Kawhi Leonard trade: report (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    The Los Angeles Clippers and Raptors have come to an agreement, completing the trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, according to ESPN sources. The Clippers will receive Brandon Ingram in return.

  3. Fox News

    Kawhi Leonard finally returns to Raptors after NBA disciplined Clippers for salary cap rule circumvention (opens Fox News)

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    Kawhi Leonard heads back to the Toronto Raptors after the NBA stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round picks for salary cap violations.

  4. New York Post

    Who will be the face of the Clippers after Kawhi Leonard trade? (opens New York Post)

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    Trading Kawhi Leonard did more than remove the Clippers’ best player. It eliminated their last convincing claim to having a franchise centerpiece. That loss feels especially severe after the NBA punished the Clippers’ salary-cap violations with a $30 million fine, leadership suspensions and the forf…

  5. New York Post

    Who’s leading Clippers amidst penalties from Kawhi Leonard scandal? (opens New York Post)

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    Clippers owner and executives are suspended, so who led the Kawhi Leonard trade?

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Raptors and Clippers moving to complete Kawhi Leonard trade, AP source says (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is finally going forward, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreeing to complete the deal that was agreed to earlier this summer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Monday.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Clippers and Raptors finally complete Kawhi Leonard trade after pause for investigation (reports) (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Clippers acquired Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks, and a pick swap in the trade.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is finally complete, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers getting league approval on Monday to close the deal that was agreed to earlier this summer.

  9. New York Post

    Raptors ‘thrilled’ to have Kawhi Leonard back after Clippers scandal fallout (opens New York Post)

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    The Toronto Raptors have welcomed Kawhi Leonard back with open arms despite a near year-long investigation by the NBA. After it was announced on Monday afternoon that Leonard had officially been traded back to Toronto, the Raptors released a statement sharing their excitement.

  10. The Daily Caller

    Kawhi Leonard Shipped Off To Raptors In Delayed Trade Following Months-Long Investigation Into Clippers (opens The Daily Caller)

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    It’s about to be LIT in Toronto

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard warms up before an NBA basketball game April 10, 2026, in Portland, Ore.

  12. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Clippers, Raptors complete Kawhi Leonard trade after NBA doles out punishment (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    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.

  13. New York Post

    The reason Kawhi Leonard wanted to be traded to the Raptors over other championship contenders (opens New York Post)

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    Kawhi Leonard is about to begin his second run with the Toronto Raptors, and it appears to come with a good reason. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Leonard had other potential suitors who wanted to trade for him, but he ultimately chose the Toronto Raptors because of his legacy.

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