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Kawhi Leonard officially joins Raptors following trade from Clippers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Kawhi Leonard officially joins Raptors following trade from Clippers

Summary

Kawhi Leonard's trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors has been finalized after a lengthy investigation by the NBA. The trade, originally agreed upon in late June, faced delays due to allegations against the Clippers regarding salary cap violations. With the move now official, Leonard is eligible for a two-year extension worth approximately $124 million, which could keep him in Toronto through the 2028-29 season. This addition aims to bolster the Raptors' competitive chances in the Eastern Conference, alongside players like RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.

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•Trade finalized after NBA investigation into Clippers
•Leonard eligible for $124 million extension with Raptors
•Raptors aim to compete in the Eastern Conference
•Leonard participated in team activities during delay
•Addition strengthens Raptors' lineup with young talent.

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2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Raptors' Kawhi Leonard has $124M contract decision to make after Clipper blockbuster deal

What they're saying

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It has not been 24 hours since the trade for Kawhi Leonard was finalized for the Toronto Raptors. The former NBA champion has potential for a nice extension already.
— Yahoo Sports

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