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jun 30 2026Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors. The Canadian franchise has completed one of the most surprising moves of the summer by reclaiming the player who led the team to the historic NBA championship in 2019.
According to Shams Charania, the deal sends Leonard back to Toronto, while the Los Angeles Clippers receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, a pick swap, and two second-round picks.
With this trade, the Raptors are betting on adding a game-changing player to compete for top spots in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Clippers are entering a new era with an important package of players and draft assets that will allow them to build the franchise's future.
Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is undoubtedly one of the most significant pieces of news in the NBA trade market and brings back to Canadian fans the player who authored one of the most memorable chapters in franchise history.
