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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