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Raptors delay Kawhi Leonard trade due to Clippers investigation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Raptors delay Kawhi Leonard trade due to Clippers investigation

Summary

The Toronto Raptors have announced they will pause their planned trade for Kawhi Leonard due to an ongoing NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The league is examining whether the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules through Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration. Toronto aimed to trade several assets, including Brandon Ingram and multiple draft picks, to bring Leonard back, having previously led them to an NBA championship in 2019. The Raptors stated they would wait for the investigation's resolution, which could extend into 2027, before proceeding with the deal.

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Status Watch

•Raptors are waiting on an NBA investigation before finalizing the trade.
•Clippers face scrutiny over Kawhi Leonard's contract and endorsement deal.
•Trade includes Brandon Ingram and multiple draft picks from Toronto.
•Leonard led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship.
•Investigation may extend through 2027, delaying the trade process.

Latest Updates

11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers status uncertain now that Raptors 'will wait' on Kawhi trade

What they're saying

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The Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold due to an NBA investigation into how the Los Angeles Clippers paid the All-Star.
— Yahoo Sports

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