Raptors and Clippers receive league clearance to finalize Kawhi Leonard trade

The NBA has cleared the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers to complete a trade involving Kawhi Leonard that was initially agreed upon in late June. The transaction remained on hold due to a league investigation into salary cap circumvention allegations. Although the investigation concluded in early September with fines and suspensions for the Los Angeles Clippers organization, league officials have now authorized both franchises to submit the paperwork. The proposed deal sends Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and a package of draft assets. The Los Angeles Clippers front office faces logistical challenges in authorizing the final documentation due to suspensions handed down to key executives during the league inquiry. While the path to completion is open, the franchise remains subject to a separate investigation by the Department of Justice regarding the same allegations.

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