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Raptors Trade for Kawhi Leonard on Hold as NBA Shifts Investigation Risk to Toronto
The Toronto Raptors have suspended their proposed deal for Kawhi Leonard after the NBA said the team would assume risk from an ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors said they will wait for the probe to conclude before proceeding.
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The Toronto Raptors have placed their proposed trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold after the NBA informed the team it would assume the risk of any outcome from the league's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The proposed deal would send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a 2027 pick swap and two second-round picks from the Raptors to the Clippers in exchange for Leonard.
Endorsement deal with Aspiration that required no work beyond remaining with the Clippers. Aspiration later entered bankruptcy after its co-founder was charged with fraud, though Leonard has not been charged with any wrongdoing. The Raptors said they will wait until the investigation is complete before moving ahead.
In a statement the team said it remains eager to bring Leonard back to Toronto and looks forward to a swift resolution for its players, organization and fans. Leonard led the Raptors to their only NBA championship in 2019 before leaving for the Clippers as a free agent that summer.
