Kawhi Leonard's trade to Toronto not finalized amid NBA investigation

Kawhi Leonard's anticipated trade back to the Toronto Raptors remains unfinalized as the NBA investigates potential salary cap violations involving the Los Angeles Clippers. The league has been probing allegations that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer may have funneled payments to Leonard through sponsorship arrangements with outside companies, Aspiration. Although the investigation has been ongoing for 11 months, there is currently no evidence to substantiate these claims. The NBA hopes to resolve the situation before the upcoming 2026-27 season begins.

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