Los Angeles Clippers Are Trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard had let it be known that the Raptors were the only team he would sign an extension with, out of all NBA organizations. This is what allowed the Clippers and Toronto to finally put the finishing touches on a trade that will now send Kawhi back where he won a title. So then, for Toronto fans, Kawhi is officially back. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.
The Clippers and Toronto went back and forth a bit in order to get this trade done. Los Angeles kept pushing for more value and finally got more of what they were after. Early Tuesday afternoon, regarding negotiations between these two franchises league sources revealed,
“The Clippers are still pushing for more than what was originally offered to finalize a trade involving Kawhi Leonard returning to Toronto.
The framework of Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and a 1st-round pick going to LA is said to be agreed upon, but the Clippers have still been pushing for more value.
Sources say the Clippers have been trying to add Jamal Shead in the package as well. LA views him as extra value needed for taking Gradey Dick in the deal.
Draft compensation is the other hold up in negotiations right now. Raptors are wanting to give up an immediate first (2027/2028) instead of one in the future. Clippers have wanted two firsts, one being in the future, especially if Shead is not included.”
Los Angeles Clippers Are Trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors
So then, what ended up being the total package for Kawhi? What finally sweetened the deal for the Clippers? Well, Los Angeles wanted picks and they got them.
According to Shams Charania, “The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP… [UPDATE]: Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors has been agreed to, sources tell ESPN. The Clippers will receive unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, 2030 and 2033 second-round picks and a 2027 first-round swap.”
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