Raptors put blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade on hold pending conclusion of NBA's probe
Posted on: Jul 10, 2026 00:50 IST | Posted by: Cbc
The Toronto Raptors say they feature lay their proposed merchandise for Kawhi elmore leonard on contain after the NBA said the team would assume the risk of any outcome from the league's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
The proposed deal would send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a 2027 pick swap and two second-round picks to the Clippers for Leonard.
Raptors: "...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.<br><br>In light of this, we will wait until the league's investigation is… <a href="https://t.co/8Zl5qLtscW">https://t.co/8Zl5qLtscW</a>
The NBA's ongoing investigation reportedly stems from allegations first reported by journalist Pablo Torre that Leonard signed a $28-million US "no-show" endorsement deal with Aspiration, an environmental financial technology company, that required no work beyond remaining with the Clippers.
Aspiration later entered bankruptcy after its co-founder was charged with fraud, though Leonard has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
Leonard returns to Raptors in blockbuster trade with Clippers: reports
The Raptors said they will wait until the investigation is complete before moving ahead with the trade. The team said in a statement that it remains eager to bring Leonard back to Toronto and is looking for a swift resolution for the players, organization and fans.
Leonard led the Raptors to their only NBA championship in 2019 before leaving for the Clippers as a free agent that summer.
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