Major NBA trade won't be official until league's investigation into team's salary cap accusations is complete 09.07.2026

The proposed trade of Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors is currently on hold pending an NBA investigation into salary cap circumvention. The Clippers are accused of providing Leonard with off-the-books funds through an endorsement deal involving Aspiration to bypass league financial regulations. The Clippers have denied all wrongdoing, claiming they were victims of fraud by convicted co-founder Joe Sanberg. While the Clippers reached an agreement in principle with Toronto on June 30, the Raptors must assume the risk of potential penalties before the deal is finalized. The Raptors have expressed eagerness to welcome Leonard back, noting they will wait for the investigation's conclusion. If completed, the trade involves the Raptors sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap, and two second-round picks to Los Angeles.

















