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Kawhi Leonard returns to Raptors after trade from Clippers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:30 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Kawhi Leonard returns to Raptors after trade from Clippers

Summary

Kawhi Leonard has been traded to the Toronto Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Leonard chose the Raptors over other teams, including Detroit and Minnesota, as a legacy move. The trade deal includes Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and several draft picks. This marks Leonard's second tenure with the Raptors, the team he led to an NBA Championship in 2019. The trade was delayed due to an NBA investigation into the Clippers, which concluded with fines and penalties for the franchise and Leonard.

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•Kawhi Leonard was traded as part of a complex deal involving multiple players and picks.
•Leonard has one year left on his contract, influencing his decision to join Toronto.
•The NBA fined the Clippers and Leonard during their investigation, impacting the trade timeline.
•Leonard previously led the Raptors to their first NBA Championship in the 2018-2019 season.
•Detroit and Minnesota were also interested in acquiring Leonard this offseason.

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1:30 AMYahoo Sports — The reason Kawhi Leonard wanted to be traded to the Raptors over other championship contenders

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Kawhi Leonard.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,...
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