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Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard Back to Toronto Raptors, Ending Seven-Year Chapter in Los Angeles

7/1/2026

The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a trade that returns two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, NBA insider Shams Charania reported.

Toronto will send forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks to Los Angeles to complete the deal.

The agreement ends a seven-season tenure defined by chronic injuries and postseason frustration that yielded just three playoff series wins and no NBA Finals appearances for the Clippers.

Trade Terms and Contract Status The Raptors are surrendering two rotation players in Ingram and Dick alongside a substantial package of draft capital — two future first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.

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