Raptors paused Kawhi Leonard trade when asked to assume risk of any penalties from Clippers contract investigation
The tipping point to put on hold the trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors came when it was time for Toronto to officially sign off on the conditions of the deal. According to multiple NBA sources, when the Raptors had to commit in writing to assume any risk of any penalties Leonard might incur from an investigation into his Los Angeles Clippers contract, they decided to pause on the transaction. This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Raptors paused Kawhi Leonard trade when asked to assume risk of any penalties from Clippers contract investigation
- Published
- Jul 16, 2026
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- Yahoo! News
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- Sports
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