Toronto Raptors Officially Acquire Kawhi Leonard in Blockbuster Trade with Los Angeles Clippers

The Toronto Raptors have officially completed a trade to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers. This transaction follows a months-long NBA investigation into salary-cap circumvention, with the trade receiving league approval on September 14, 2026. To secure Leonard, the Raptors sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks to Los Angeles.