Toronto Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes expresses excitement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Toronto Raptors have completed a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers to reacquire Kawhi Leonard, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one pick swap, and two second-round selections. This trade concludes a lengthy saga surrounding Leonard and the Clippers' cap situation. Leonard, who previously led the Raptors to an NBA championship, averaged 28 points, six rebounds, and four assists during his last season with the Clippers. Scottie Barnes expressed anticipation about playing with Leonard, highlighting his defensive prowess in a pre-NBA admission. With Leonard’s return, there are expectations for Barnes to elevate his game defensively.
- •Raptors send Ingram, Dick, and multiple picks to Clippers for Leonard.
- •Trade resolves a lengthy delay amid NBA investigations.
- •Leonard averaged 28/6/4 last season with the Clippers.
- •Barnes looks forward to enhancing his defensive skills alongside Leonard.
- •Leonard's return could elevate the Raptors' competitive status in the league.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Raptors news: Toronto digs up old Scottie Barnes' admission about Kawhi Leonard
"The Toronto Raptors, after much ado, have officially brought back Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031 and 2033), an unprotected pick swap in 2027, and two second-round selections (2030 and 2033). This finally brought an end to a trade saga that faced a […] The post Raptors news: Toronto digs up old Scottie Barnes' admission about Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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