Raptors halt Kawhi Leonard trade amid risk of penalties from Clippers investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:47 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Toronto Raptors paused the trade for Kawhi Leonard due to potential penalties linked to his Los Angeles Clippers contract. The decision came during the finalization phase when the Raptors were asked to write off any risks associated with the ongoing investigation. The trade's halt signals caution on the Raptors' part, reflecting the complexities involved in contract negotiations amid scrutiny. The next steps in this situation are currently uncertain as the investigation progresses.
- •Raptors decided to pause the trade for Kawhi Leonard.
- •The pause was due to potential penalties from a Clippers investigation.
- •Discussion came during the trade's finalization phase.
- •The investigation into the Clippers' contract is ongoing.
- •Next steps remain unclear for both Leonard and the Raptors.
- 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — Raptors paused Kawhi Leonard trade when asked to assume risk of any penalties from Clippers contract investigation
"Raptors paused Kawhi Leonard trade when asked to assume risk of any penalties from Clippers contract investigation
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