Clippers and Raptors reportedly close in on a trade involving Leonard

• What if Leonard could be traded from the Clippers to the Raptors and Dallas?
• According to the report, it’s not over yet; the teams are still working on details of the trade
• The NBA is reviewing a potential violation of the salary cap rules involving Leonard’s move to the Clippers through Aspiration

Details on the possible trade come from ESPN, ESPN.

“Los Angeles Clippers” are reportedly looking to send Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. According to ESPN, the deal would send Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors, along with two first-round picks and two second-round picks, and also include a swap of draft picks. The matchups between the teams are not yet known.

According to ESPN, Leonard’s contract is set to be worth $50.3 million in the 2026-27 season. After the trade, the forward would be paid $123.7 million over the remaining years, according to Bobby Marks.

However, there’s also a sports context to consider. ESPN writes that Leonard, who is set to be “the king,” is averaging 27.9 points per game this season, with 7 rebounds per game and the MVP award. “Clippers” finished the season 42-40 and secured the “play-in” spot.

NYT Athletic reports, dated 2026-06-30, also notes that the Clippers are not expected to finalize the deal. It also says that the Clippers could be traded to another team, and that the Raptors would be involved in the deal. It also states that Leonard would be traded to the Raptors, and that the Raptors would have a role in the deal.

Further, the teams are expected to be involved in discussions about the trade. NYT Athletic also notes that the salary cap implications of the deal could be a challenge, which is why it is expected to be finalized with Leonard’s move to the Clippers through Aspiration. ESPN also writes that the NBA is reviewing the potential salary cap violation, and that the Clippers’ decision is being questioned.

If the trade is finalized, it will be an important step for Leonard’s career. ESPN notes that the Clippers could be trading Leonard to the Raptors, and that the Raptors would be involved in the deal. It also says that the trade would include draft picks and would be finalized with a swap of picks.

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