Kawhi deal paused & Summer League takeaways with Nekias Duncan & Es Baraheni
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Kawhi deal paused & Summer League takeaways with Nekias Duncan & Es Baraheni
Kevin O'Connor breaks down day one of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas & reacts to the stalling of Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors.
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:
PrimaryKawhi Leonard Trade On Hold Until NBA Concludes Aspiration Probe
The Clippers and Raptors agreed to terms on June 30 on a blockbuster trade that will send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, but three days after the moratorium, the deal still hasn’t been made official. On Thursday, the two teams explained why, announcing that the trade is on hold until after the NBA has completed […]
Publisher:Hoops RumorsArticle published:
Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation
The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to the terms of a deal June 30 to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. There has been a delay in executing it.
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Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented
Publisher:Raptors put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold until the NBA probe into the Clippers concludes
The NBA informed Toronto that it would assume any penalties handed down if wrongdoing is found in Leonard's endorsement deal.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors put on hold until Clippers’ Aspiration investigation ends - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
The Kawhi Leonard trade between the LA Clippers and the Toronto Raptors will not be finalized until the NBA concludes its investigation into allegations of
Publisher:The Kawhi Leonard Investigation Is Now Holding Up The Kawhi Leonard Trade - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
In September 2025 the NBA hired the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate the Los Angeles Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors put on hold until Clippers’ Aspiration investigation ends - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The Kawhi Leonard trade between the LA Clippers and the Toronto Raptors will not be finalized until the NBA concludes its investigation into allegations of
Publisher:NBA news: Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors on hold - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented
Publisher:Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation | National Sports - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented
Publisher:Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard can't be completed until NBA's investigation into Clippers ends
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers remain under investigation by the NBA.
Publisher:Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation
Kawhi Leonard’s trade to Toronto is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the Raptors announced Thursday. “The NBA league office informed us that as a result of the ongoing investigation involving the Clippers, we would assume the
Publisher:Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade frozen as Raptors refuse to absorb Aspiration investigation risk
The Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto is no longer just a basketball transaction.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard Trade On Hold Until NBA Concludes Aspiration Probe - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
4:55 pm: An NBA spokesperson told several media members — including Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link) — that there’s still no timeline for
Publisher:NBA Freezes Clippers-Raptors Trade Pending Salary Cap Investigation
The NBA has halted the Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors as it probes whether the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules via a side deal.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard Trade to Toronto Raptors On Hold Pending Investigation - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The LA Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered around Kawhi Leonard will not be completed until the NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented
Publisher:Raptors, Clippers pause Kawhi trade
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have officially paused their June 30 trade involving Kawhi Leonard due to an ongoing NBA investigation. The league is investigating whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling money to Leonard through Aspiration, a defunct sustainability company. The Clippers deny these allegations, claiming they were victims of fraud by Joe Sanberg, who received a 14-year prison sentence. The Raptors stated they are waiting for the investigation'...
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade in danger as NBA investigation delays blockbuster deal - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The Los Angeles Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered on Kawhi Leonard will not be complete until the NBA investigation into the Clippers is over.
Publisher:Raptors, Clippers put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold, pending end of NBA investigation - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The Raptors and Clippers reportedly agreed to a trade centered around Kawhi Leonard on June 30.
Publisher:NBA-Raptors pause planned Leonard trade amid NBA probe involving Clippers
TORONTO, July 9 : The Toronto Raptors have put their planned trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold as a result of the league's investigation involving the Los Angeles Clippers, they said on Thursday. According to the Raptors, the NBA league office told them they would assume the risk of any potential outcome of t
Publisher:Raptors' Trade With Clippers For Kawhi Leonard On Hold Until NBA Concludes Aspiration Inquiry
A trade between the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers involving Kawhi Leonard has been put on hold until the NBA concludes its investigation into a potential cap circumvention involving Aspiration. The Raptors agreed to acquire Leonard from the Clippers for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first round picks, one pick swap and two second rounders. The two first round picks are unprotected in 2031 and 2033 with the first round pick swap in 2027. The Raptors will send second round picks t...
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Kawhi Leonard Toronto Raptors trade paused amid Clippers salary cap investigation - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented
Publisher:Major NBA trade won't be official until league's investigation into team's salary cap accusations is complete
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 ...
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade cannot be finalized until NBA completes investigation
The Toronto Raptors have announced that their planned trade to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers is currently on hold. The NBA has blocked the finalization of the deal until an investigation into the Clippers' salary cap compliance is completed. The Raptors must assume the risk of any penalties resulting from the investigation before proceeding. The proposed trade involves the Raptors sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks to L...
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors put on hold until Clippers’ Aspiration investigation ends - Bytes Europe
The Kawhi Leonard trade between the LA Clippers and the Toronto Raptors will not be finalized until the NBA concludes its investigation into allegations of
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard, Raptors gain huge NBA investigation news amid trade pause - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers' salary cap-circumventing case is yet to be finalized, as the probe being conducted by the firm the
Publisher:Raptors put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold until the NBA probe into the Clippers concludes
The NBA informed Toronto that it would assume any penalties handed down if wrongdoing is found in Leonard's endorsement deal.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard Trade Is On Hold Pending NBA’s Ongoing Investigation
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors will not be completed until the NBA's investigation is concluded.
Publisher:Fadeaway WorldArticle published:
More Kawhi drama: 6 questions to ask with Leonard trade on | theScore
The pending trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is on hold as the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers await the results of the NBA's 10-month…
Publisher:Raptors' trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold until Clippers investigation is done
Toronto said it is still committed to completing the trade after the investigation ends.
Publisher:NBA nixes Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors pending investigation in Clippers - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
An eventual Toronto homecoming might happen for Kawhi Leonard this summer, but a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Raptors is on hold while the
Publisher:Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard on hold amid probe
The Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard will not be completed until the NBA probe about whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap is completed.
Publisher:ESPN NBAArticle published:
Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation
The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to the terms of a deal June 30 to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. There has been a delay in executing it.
Publisher:Raptors NBA Finals Odds Stagnant Amongst Kawhi Leonard News - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
There appears to be a hold up in the Los Angeles Clippers trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, but that doesn’t have the oddsmakers spooked. Based on
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation
The trade of Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors has stalled due to an ongoing NBA investigation. Although an agreement was reached on June 30, the deal remains unconsummated because the Raptors' ownership must assume the risk of potential penalties related to Leonard's contract. The investigation, which began in September 2025, involves allegations that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through a $28 million "no-show" endorsement deal with the now-bankru...
Publisher:Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade frozen as Raptors refuse to absorb Aspiration investigation risk
The Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto is no longer just a basketball transaction. It is now tied directly to the NBA’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Aspiration and allegations of salary-cap circumvention that have hovered over the franchise for nearly a year. The Clippers issued a lengthy statement after Shams...
Publisher:NY Post NBAArticle published:
Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade on hold until NBA finishes cap circumvention investigation
The trade isn’t off, it’s a “not right now.”
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard Trade To Raptors Could Be In Jeopardy - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Just when we all thought the Kawhi Leonard saga was over, we get hit with this bombshell news. The Toronto Raptors have put the trade on hold until the NBA’s
Publisher:Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Kyle Lowry, right, speaks with Kawhi Leonard after a press conference in which Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire as a Toronto Raptor, in Toronto, on
Publisher:NBA just gifted Raptors rare shot to rewrite the Kawhi Leonard trade
With news that the Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold, the NBA may have saved the Toronto Raptors for making a massive mistake.
Publisher:Hoops HabitArticle published:
Clippers’ trade of Kawhi Leonard is on hold, pending NBA’s investigation – Orange County Register - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The plan to move on from Kawhi Leonard hit a snag Thursday when the NBA league office held up the trade that would send him to the Toronto Raptors until the
Publisher:Major NBA trade won't be official until league's investigation into team's salary cap accusations is complete
The NBA is investigating whether Kawhi Leonard received off-the-books money through an endorsement deal to help the Clippers circumvent the salary cap.
Publisher:Potential contract void emerges as hurdle in L.A. Clippers-Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
The hold on the Clippers-Raptors trade around F Kawhi Leonard “isn’t seen as a sign that there is significant discipline coming for the Clippers and/or
Publisher:Why the Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard Trade Hasn’t Been Made Official Just Yet - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
A little over a week after the Clippers announced they were shipping Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors in a blockbuster deal, there appears to be a new wrinkle in
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard Clippers Investigation: Why the NBA's Punishment Cap Is Broken — Swipe Sports
The NBA froze the Kawhi Leonard trade over alleged cap circumvention. The max fine is $7.5M — for a $7.5B franchise, that's not a punishment.
Publisher:The Kawhi Leonard Investigation Is Now Holding Up The Kawhi Leonard Trade - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
In September 2025 the NBA hired the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate the Los Angeles Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade on hold as Raptors, Clippers await results of NBA investigation
The NBA's Aspiration investigation is still looking into potential salary-cap circumvention by the Clippers with Leonard's contract
Publisher:CBS Sports GeneralArticle published:
Why Raptors are waiting on NBA ruling before completing Kawhi Leonard trade - NBA | RAWCHILI.COM
Chances are, former Toronto Raptor Kawhi Leonard will still end up being a Toronto Raptor again.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto on hold until Aspiration investigation concludes
When will that investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention end? Good question.
Publisher:NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion
Clippers The Clippers’ trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors still appears headed toward the finish line. It’s just taking a little longer than expected. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Los Angeles spent several weeks exploring Leonard’s market before reaching an agreement with Toronto. Fischer added that the Clippers believed the NBA’s […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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