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Report: Clippers dealing Kawhi Leonard to Raptors

The Los Angeles Clippers are close to trading star forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, ESPN reported Tuesday. The deal, pending physicals, would send Leonard back to the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.

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Kawhi Leonard set to have significant impact in expected return to Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are bolstering their roster by adding a familiar face.

Kawhi Leonard slated to return to Raptors after blockbuster trade from Clippers

Clippers, Raptors finalizing Kawhi Leonard trade: Instant analysis and reaction

The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Kawhi Leonard set to return to Raptors after blockbuster trade

Kawhi Leonard slated to return to Raptors after blockbuster trade from Clippers

Forward Kawhi Leonard is set to return to "The Six."

Clippers, Raptors finalizing Kawhi Leonard trade: Instant analysis and reaction

Bradley Beal takes big risk by declining player option with Clippers

Steph Curry to take role in trying to lure LeBron James to Warriors

Ranking potential LeBron James landing spots

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Kawhi Leonard has been traded by the Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers are moving on from Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers are trading Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a package headlined by Brandon Ingram, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

The '30 PPG in the regular season' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Raptors to acquire Kawhi Leonard in trade with Clippers

The Raptors and Clippers are finalizing a blockbuster trade that will send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. In exchange, the Clippers will receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Clippers, Raptors finalizing Kawhi Leonard trade: Instant analysis and reaction

Kawhi Leonard is set to head back to Toronto.

Bradley Beal takes big risk by declining player option with Clippers

Steph Curry to take role in trying to lure LeBron James to Warriors

Ranking potential LeBron James landing spots

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Clippers, Raptors Have Disagreements To Work Out In Kawhi Leonard Trade

While talks on a trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors are believed to be nearing completion, it sounds like there are still some last-minute obstacles to resolve.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Ben Simmons News / The Spun / June 30

Ben Simmons Is Teasing An NBA Comeback At 29

After a year away from the NBA, Ben Simmons is eyeing a comeback. Simmons spent the 2025-26 season out of the league after playing just 18 games off the Los Angeles Clippers' bench the previous year.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

Kris Dunn News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Kris Dunn Will Have Salary Guaranteed For 2026/27

The Clippers will keep Kris Dunn on their roster and guarantee his $5.7MM salary for next season, according to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 30

3 Free Agents the Clippers Should Target

The NBA offseason is in full swing as free agency begins at 6 pm EST. Teams can now begin negotiating with players. There have already been several massive trades, and more will be on the way.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Windhorst: Kawhi Leonard Trade To Raptors Could Be Finalized Today

A trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors could be completed today, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Tuesday morning on Get Up (Twitter video link).

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '30-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, only 32 players have averaged 30 or more points per game over the course of the regular season. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Raptors have two surprising untouchable players in any Kawhi Leonard trade?

Over the past week or so, Kawhi Leonard's potential return to Canada has gained steam in NBA circles. It sounds like there are two players the Raptors won't part with to facilitate a reunion.

Bradley Beal takes big risk by declining player option with Clippers

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 30

Every Move Clippers Have Made This Offseason: Signings, Trades, Departures and Draft Picks

Free agency kicks off at 6 pm EST on Tuesday, and all eyes are on the Los Angeles Clippers. Not necessarily because of their free agency moves, but more about the trade discussions around Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers are the center of attention heading into July.