Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto after NBA approves Raptors-Clippers trade

Kawhi Leonard is officially back with the Toronto Raptors after the NBA approved a delayed trade with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The deal returns the forward to Toronto, where he helped the team win the 2019 championship. In the trade, Toronto sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, an unprotected firstround pick in 2031, an unprotected firstround pick in 2033, a 2027 pick swap, and two secondround picks to Los Angeles. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said the team values Leonard’s experience, competitiveness, and leadership. The move had been on hold while the league investigated possible salarycap violations involving Leonard and the Clippers. The NBA fined Leonard and imposed major penalties on the Clippers, but allowed the trade and contract to stand. Leonard is expected to speak at Toronto’s media day on Sept. 28.