NBA Commissioner updates on Kawhi Leonard's trade investigation status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the ongoing investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers, which has lasted 10 months. The investigation is affecting trade discussions, particularly a potential trade to the Toronto Raptors, which remains on hold until its conclusion. Leonard is anticipated to take the court for the Raptors next season following an agreed-upon trade. Silver stated the league aims to resolve the investigation this summer and emphasized the trade was paused by the involved parties due to uncertainties. Both the Clippers and Raptors are in a holding pattern awaiting the outcome.
- •Kawhi Leonard faces investigation linked to the LA Clippers.
- •Trade to Toronto Raptors is dependent on the investigation's outcome.
- •Adam Silver expressed hope for resolution this summer.
- •Leonard averaged 27.9 points last season, impactful wherever he plays next.
- •Clippers could lose Leonard without compensation if penalties arise.
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"The Toronto Raptors are patiently waiting for the NBA to conclude their long investigation of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams can’t fully complete the trade until Toronto is aware of the results and any punishment heading Leonard’s way. The investigation on whether the Clippers and Leonard broke NBA rules by creating […] The post Adam Silver Gives Timetable On Kawhi Leonard Investigation appeared first on HEAVY.
"The NBA has been investigating Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers for 10 months, and their failure to share a verdict is impacting multiple teams’ offseasons. Leonard is expected to start next season as a member of the Toronto Raptors after the franchise agreed to a trade to acquire him.
"The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors remain at a standstill regarding the proposed trade that would bring Kawhi Leonard back to Canada.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 6:01 AMAdam Silver Gives Timetable On Kawhi Leonard Investigation
The Toronto Raptors are patiently waiting for the NBA to conclude their long investigation of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams can’t fully complete the trade until Toronto is aware of the results and any punishment heading Leonard’s way. The investigation on whether the Clippers and Leonard broke NBA rules by creating […] The post Adam Silver Gives Timetable On Kawhi Leonard Investigation appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 4:37 AMNBA hopes for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers investigation to end by summer
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors remain at a standstill regarding the proposed trade that would bring Kawhi Leonard back to Canada.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:38 AMNBA Commissioner addresses Kawhi Leonard’s investigation after Raptors-Clippers pause trade
The NBA has been investigating Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers for 10 months, and their failure to share a verdict is impacting multiple teams’ offseasons. Leonard is expected to start next season as a member of the Toronto Raptors after the franchise agreed to a trade to acquire him.
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