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Raptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard after NBA probe concluded
The Raptors completed the Kawhi Leonard trade after the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers concluded; Leonard returns to the franchise he led to the 2019 title in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft picks. The deal clears the way for Toronto to integrate a seven-time All-Star into its rotation and begin extension talks.
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Raptors announce Leonard trade finalized, Leonard expected at media day
Sportsnet reports the NBA approved the Clippers–Raptors trade and confirms the package sent to Los Angeles; the article notes Leonard waived his 15% trade bonus and that he is expected to speak with reporters at Toronto’s Sept. 28 media day. The report includes the Raptors’ GM Bobby Webster quote welcoming Leonard and outlines implications for the team’s salary cap and roster construction.
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Coverage: trade moves forward after investigation, Leonard to Toronto
NBC Sports confirms the Leonard trade agreed to in June is now being executed after the Clippers and league resolved issues from the cap circumvention probe; NBC reiterates the trade terms and says Leonard is expected to negotiate an extension with Toronto. The piece frames the move as a major roster upgrade and notes the deal’s terms remain unchanged.
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TSN: Kawhi trade official, Raptors’ title hopes rise
TSN reports the Raptors and Clippers have completed the long-delayed trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and draft capital, and discusses how Leonard’s return reshapes Toronto’s outlook. The item highlights the trade being made official pending a trade call earlier in the day and frames the acquisition as a major upgrade for the Raptors.
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