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Raptors Acquire Kawhi Leonard in Blockbuster Trade

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Clippers are finalizing a trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto will receive Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks.
Leonard, 35, has one year left on his 2019 contract and will extend with Toronto.
He recorded 122 steals, 27 blocks and 78 fouls in 2025-26, giving him the highest (steals + blocks)/fouls ratio among 378 players with 500 minutes.

History

Historical Context

In February 2008 the Lakers traded Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, the draft rights to Marc Gasol and 2008/2010 first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for Pau Gasol and a 2010 second-round pick. Gasol’s arrival triggered a 22-5 stretch, lifted Los Angeles to a 57-25 record and the NBA Finals, showing how a single elite forward can reshape a franchise.

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Story summary

Clippers are finalizing a trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto will receive Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks.
Leonard, 35, has one year left on his 2019 contract and will extend with Toronto.
He recorded 122 steals, 27 blocks and 78 fouls in 2025-26, giving him the highest (steals + blocks)/fouls ratio among 378 players with 500 minutes.

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