Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation
Summary
The Toronto Raptors have paused their trade to bring Kawhi Leonard back from the Los Angeles Clippers while the NBA investigates whether the Clippers broke salary cap rules. The trade will wait until the league finishes an outside legal review about Leonard’s $28 million endorsement deal linked to a bankrupt company.Key Facts
- The Raptors put the Kawhi Leonard trade on hold due to an NBA investigation involving the Clippers.
- The NBA is investigating if the Clippers violated salary cap rules related to Leonard’s endorsement deal.
- The endorsement was with Aspiration Fund Adviser LLC, which later filed for bankruptcy.
- The NBA’s investigation started in September and is being handled by outside lawyers.
- The Raptors and Clippers agreed on a trade including players and draft picks to bring Leonard back to Toronto.
- Leonard helped Toronto win their only NBA championship in 2019 during his first season with the team.
- Leonard is a seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion, known for strong defense.
- There is no set date for the investigation’s conclusion or the trade’s resumption.
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