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Kawhi Leonard Trade Stalled Amid NBA Investigation

7/18/2026

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Raptors Trade On Hold

Trade for Kawhi Leonard, sending Ingram, Dick and picks, is on hold pending an NBA investigation.
Commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA hopes to resolve the probe this summer, with an update in weeks that could extend into August.
If the trade collapses, Toronto keeps Ingram, limiting leverage.
The NBA could suspend Leonard, but Toronto would receive him unless his contract is voided.
The Raptors have no free-agency alternatives.

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DeRozan Waived

The Sacramento Kings waived DeMar DeRozan, making him a free agent.
The Toronto Raptors cannot sign DeRozan or Jonas Valanciunas because of salary-cap constraints.
DeRozan remains unsigned while awaiting LeBron James’s free-agency decision and the outcome of the Kawhi Leonard trade.
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly evaluating a DeRozan signing, though no formal bid has been confirmed.

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Raptors Trade On Hold

Trade for Kawhi Leonard, sending Ingram, Dick and picks, is on hold pending an NBA investigation.
Commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA hopes to resolve the probe this summer, with an update in weeks that could extend into August.
If the trade collapses, Toronto keeps Ingram, limiting leverage.
The NBA could suspend Leonard, but Toronto would receive him unless his contract is voided.
The Raptors have no free-agency alternatives.

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