Kawhi Leonard trade finalized as Clippers deal with Raptors
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Kawhi Leonard is officially returning to the Toronto Raptors in a trade finalized on September 14, 2026. The Los Angeles Clippers receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a pick swap. This trade follows a protracted period of uncertainty caused by an NBA investigation into the Clippers' salary cap violations that concluded with significant penalties for the team. Leonard's move back to Toronto is seen as a chance for both player and franchise to regain momentum in the Eastern Conference.
- •Leonard returns to the Raptors after his time with the Clippers.
- •Clippers receive Ingram, Dick, and multiple draft picks in the deal.
- •NBA investigation led to penalties for the Clippers and delayed the trade.
- •Leonard avoided major punishment and could sign an extension with Toronto.
- •The trade reaffirms the Raptors' intent to compete in the East.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard trade grades: Who won the now official Raptors and Clippers deal?
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers-Raptors trade winners and losers as Kawhi deal becomes official
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Long-delayed Kawhi Leonard blockbuster trade finally escapes scandal limbo
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors official. Here's how NBA sanction impacts Clippers return
".The Kawhi Leonard trade is finally moving forward after nearly three months of uncertainty. The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete the trade sending Leonard back to Toronto, ESPN’s...
"With the conclusion of the NBA's investigation now over, the Clippers and Raptors have completed the Kawhi Leonard trade. Here's the full breakdown.
"The NBA trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors is official. Here's who the biggest winners and losers are in the trade.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:05 PMKawhi Leonard trade grades: Who won the now official Raptors and Clippers deal?
After the Clippers investigation ended, Kawhi Leonard is going back to the Raptors.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:04 PMClippers-Raptors trade winners and losers as Kawhi deal becomes official
The NBA trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors is official. Here's who the biggest winners and losers are in the trade.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:02 PMLong-delayed Kawhi Leonard blockbuster trade finally escapes scandal limbo
.The Kawhi Leonard trade is finally moving forward after nearly three months of uncertainty. The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete the trade sending Leonard back to Toronto, ESPN’s...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:02 PMKawhi Leonard trade to Raptors official. Here's how NBA sanction impacts Clippers return
With the conclusion of the NBA's investigation now over, the Clippers and Raptors have completed the Kawhi Leonard trade. Here's the full breakdown.
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