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Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

Summary

Kawhi Leonard is being traded back to the Toronto Raptors after the team made a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors will send players and draft picks to the Clippers in exchange for Leonard, who played a key role in their 2019 NBA championship win.

Key Facts

  • Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • The Raptors are trading Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a pick swap to the Clippers.
  • Leonard led the Raptors to their only NBA title in 2019 during his one season with the team.
  • Leonard is 35 years old and recently had the highest scoring average of his career with the Clippers.
  • He is a seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion.
  • The NBA is investigating a $28 million endorsement deal Leonard had, but Toronto is proceeding with the trade.
  • This trade follows other major NBA player moves this summer, like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant being traded.
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