Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors: Toronto brings back 2019 Finals MVP from Clippers, per report
The Toronto Raptors are bringing back 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.
📍 The outcome
The Los Angeles Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors. The move occurred as the Clippers decided to move on from the former Finals MVP.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors: Toronto brings back 2019 Finals MVP from Clippers, per report CBS Sports · 93d ago broke it first
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Kawhi Leonard has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors. The move comes as the Clippers decide to move on from the star forward.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, and Fox News emphasizes the return of the former Finals MVP to Toronto. The New York Times reports the move as part of broader NBA free agency updates for 2026.
Additional league movement is expected, as coverage from The New York Times indicates LeBron James is set to leave the Lakers.
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Which team traded Kawhi Leonard?
The Los Angeles Clippers.
Which team acquired Kawhi Leonard?
The Toronto Raptors.
What other major NBA move is being reported?
LeBron James is reported to be leaving the Lakers.
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