Raptors and Clippers Put Trade for Kawhi Leonard on Hold, Pending End of NBA Investigation
The Clippers may be seeking a larger deal for Brandon Ingram as they try to add size and a starting center, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
- On Thursday, the Toronto Raptors officially paused their trade for Kawhi Leonard, citing the ongoing NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap compliance. The franchise will wait for the league's final inquiry results before proceeding.
- Allegations that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through a $28 million endorsement deal between Leonard and Aspiration are the focus of the NBA's investigation, though the Clippers have denied any wrongdoing.
- The Raptors were informed by the NBA that the trade can only proceed if the ownership group assumes the risk of potential penalties, which could include fines up to $7.5 million, forfeiture of draft picks, or voiding Leonard's contract.
- Reports suggest the Clippers are exploring options to move Brandon Ingram for a starting center to address roster imbalances as speculation emerges that the team may look to expand the deal beyond the original agreement.
- With one season left on his contract worth $50.3 million, Leonard, who turned 35 on June 29, remains a target for the Raptors, who are eager to reunite with the 2019 Finals MVP.
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France24Leonard return to Raptors on hold pending Clippers probe
"The NBA league office informed us that as a result of the ongoing investigation involving the Clippers, we would assume the risk of any potential outcome of the investigation impacting Kawhi,” the Raptors said in a statement on Thursday. "In light of this, we will wait until the league’s investigation is complete." The Clippers and Raptors had agreed a trade on June 30 that would send Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, back to…
Raptors put blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade on hold pending conclusion of NBA's probe
The Toronto Raptors say they have put their proposed trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold after the NBA said the team would assume the risk of any outcome from the league's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold because of an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
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