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Stephen A. Smith Calls Kawhi Leonard A ‘Gangster’ After Getting His Money And Leaving Clippers

Stephen A. Smith is not backing down from his criticism of Kawhi Leonard after the superstar officially completed a blockbuster move from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors.

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Brian Windhorst recounts Clippers ‘smothering’ Kawhi Leonard recruitment during Raptors games

Following Kawhi Leonard’s official trade back to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recalled the Los Angeles Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for Toronto during the 2018-19 season.

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Stephen A. Smith slaps Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard with ‘gangster’ label for throwing Clippers under bus

With Kawhi Leonard’s trade back to the Toronto Raptors officially completed Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith delivered a strong reaction to how the star forward departed the Los Angeles Clippers following the NBA’s investigation into the franchise.

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Kawhi Leonard Gives Up $7.45 Million To Make Raptors Return Happen

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Raptors has finally been formalized. The former Clippers star’s contract allowed him a 15% trade bonus, which would have amounted to $7.45 million, an amount he was initially entitled to receive.

Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / September 15

Clippers refuse to make Kawhi Leonard gesture after ending two-month trade saga amid NBA scandal

The Los Angeles Clippers have overlooked a fundamental NBA gesture after the confirmation that Kawhi Leonard will be traded to the Toronto Raptors. The Clippers and Raptors have finally confirmed the deal that’s been in place since June 30, which sends Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for two first-round draft picks, Gradey, and Brandon Ingram.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Clippers’ post-Kawhi roster is crowded in backcourt, thin up front

The Clippers finally traded Kawhi Leonard. Now they have to assemble an actual basketball team from what remains. The roster isn’t devoid of talent. It is, however, oddly shaped.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official

Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers. Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has been completed, roughly two-and-a-half months after the teams initially reached an agreement.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Ex-Clippers star takes a personal shot at Kawhi Leonard

A former LA Clippers star seems to be enjoying watching karma do its thing. Retired ex-NBA forward Danilo Gallinari appeared this week on the “A Cresta Alta” podcast.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors is finally happening

After lots of talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors working out a deal to move star player Kawhi Leonard back to the Canadian team, a deal is done, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / September 14

Report: Clippers-Raptors trade complete after Kawhi Leonard investigation delay

The trade sending Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors was officially signed off on by both teams on Monday after months of delay amidst the NBA's investigation into Los Angeles allegedly giving Leonard impermissible benefits, according to an ESPN report.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Clippers finally make decision on finalizing the Kawhi Leonard trade

After spending over two months in limbo, the long-agreed Kawhi Leonard trade is finally moving toward a conclusion. The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are moving forward on the deal sending Leonard to Toronto, according to multiple reports.

Steve Ballmer News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA

Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising. Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks. Michael McCann of Sportico explained that Ballmer and the Clippers faced considerable obstacles if they followed through on threats to sue the league over its salary-cap circumvention penalties.

Steve Ballmer News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Steve Ballmer sends unexpected message to Clippers fans

Steve Ballmer has broken his silence after the NBA imposed a historic punishment on his Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers received a franchise-crippling punishment earlier this week after the league concluded its investigation into the team’s alleged circumvention of the NBA salary cap.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 14

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer expresses 'sincere regrets' in surprising statement

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has found himself and his franchise in a very tough spot heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. He was personally fined $30 million and suspended for a year following the league's investigation into alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.

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Bradley Beal Takes Chris Paul’s No. 3?! Clippers Spark NBA Outrage

Bradley Beal is expected to wear Chris Paul’s iconic No. 3 jersey with the Los Angeles Clippers, creating a major NBA controversy surrounding CP3’s legacy and possible jersey retirement. Lawrence Frank told CP3 they would retire his jersey before they sent him home.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 10