Clippers work to finalize Kawhi Leonard trade after league penalties

The LA Clippers are reorganizing their front office following a series of harsh NBA penalties for salary cap circumvention. The organization faces a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer, a six-month ban for President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank, and the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks. These leadership vacancies have stalled the completion of a pre-arranged trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. The deal, initially agreed upon in late June, involves Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick heading to the Clippers alongside draft compensation. The Raptors paused the transaction due to concerns regarding potential league liabilities linked to the investigation. General Manager Trent Redden is expected to manage the front office operations as the team looks to move forward before the start of the season.

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