Clippers and Raptors delay Kawhi Leonard trade completion

The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors remains incomplete months after the teams reached a verbal agreement on June 30. While the NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers regarding salary cap circumvention concluded with fines, the league confirms there is no barrier preventing the finalization of the deal. Leonard, who stated he does not intend to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, has been participating in mini-camp with the Toronto Raptors in Miami. Currently, the player is restricted to individual workouts because his trade status has not been made official. Reports indicate frustration among parties involved regarding the delay, as the transaction is expected to include Brandon Ingram and two future first-round draft picks moving to the Los Angeles Clippers. Both organizations retain the ability to submit the trade for final league approval at any time.

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