Raptors, Clippers finalize Kawhi Leonard trade after NBA ruling

The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are moving forward with their previously agreed-upon trade for Kawhi Leonard, following the NBA's announcement of severe penalties against the Clippers for salary cap circumvention. The league's ruling on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, cleared the path for the transaction to be finalized, with both teams indicating their intention to complete the deal. The trade, first agreed upon in principle on June 30, 2026, was paused during the league's investigation. Under the terms, the Raptors will send forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, second-round picks in 2030 and 2033, and a first-round pick swap in 2027 to the Clippers. In return, Los Angeles will send Leonard to Toronto, where he is expected to sign a contract extension. The NBA's penalties for the Clippers are extensive. The team was fined $30 million and will forfeit its own first-round picks in five consecutive drafts from 2029 through 2033.