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Kawhi Leonard expects Raptors trade to finalize soon amid investigation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Kawhi Leonard expects Raptors trade to finalize soon amid investigation
Summary

Kawhi Leonard is confident that his trade to the Toronto Raptors will be finalized quickly, despite ongoing NBA investigations into the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap practices. Leonard anticipates that any potential punishment for the Clippers will be minimal, allowing him to join the Raptors for preseason training camp on September 28. The Clippers paused the trade on July 9 pending resolution of the investigation. If completed, the trade could involve Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and several draft picks heading to Los Angeles.

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  • •Kawhi Leonard believes his trade to the Raptors will finalize soon.
  • •The NBA is investigating the Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention.
  • •The Raptors paused the trade on July 9 amid ongoing investigations.
  • •Leonard could join the Raptors for training camp starting September 28.
  • •The potential trade may include several players and draft picks.
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  • 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard thinks his Raptors trade will still go through (and maybe faster, too)
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Kawhi Leonard seems pretty confident any potential punishment the NBA gives him or the Clippers will be minimal.

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