Kawhi Leonard's trade options involve Clippers, Spurs, Raptors amid investigations
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Kawhi Leonard is reportedly open to a contract extension if traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors or San Antonio Spurs. The NBA is investigating whether Leonard and the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules with his sponsorship deal. Leonard has only one year and about $50 million left on his contract, complicating potential trades. The Clippers seek substantial assets in any deal, especially given their recent trades to develop younger talent. Negotiations may hinge on the availability of standout players like Collin Murray-Boyles, a key figure in potential Raptors offers.
- •Leonard is 35 and has a history of injuries.
- •NBA's investigation may affect Leonard's contract and trades.
- •Clippers seek a significant return for Leonard, complicating potential deals.
- •Raptors may offer multiple first-round picks to secure Leonard.
- •Clippers recently traded key players and are focusing on youth.
- 10:14 PMCBS NBA — Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks for former Finals MVP, per report
- 10:28 PMCBS Sports — Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Would it be possible for the Spurs or Raptors to bring back the Clippers star?
"Leonard is reportedly open to a contract extension if he's traded from the Clippers to one of his two former teams
"Leonard reportedly is only interested in extending with his former teams, the Raptors and the Spurs
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External links- CBS NBAJun 28, 2026, 10:14 PMKawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks for former Finals MVP, per report
Leonard reportedly is only interested in extending with his former teams, the Raptors and the Spurs
- CBS SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:28 PMKawhi Leonard trade rumors: Would it be possible for the Spurs or Raptors to bring back the Clippers star?
Leonard is reportedly open to a contract extension if he's traded from the Clippers to one of his two former teams
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