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Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks

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July 6, 2026

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Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks

The Toronto Raptors are expected to begin contract extension talks this week with forward Kawhi Leonard and his new agent, ESPN reported on Monday.Leo...

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SB Nation

· Jun 25, 2026

Kawhi Leonard: No extension if traded to Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have broadcast their interest in Kawhi Leonard for several months, now, though it has always seemed like a long shot. That interest was stoked again when it was mentioned on one of the league’s biggest platforms during the NBA Draft. Brian Windhorst said Detroit was interested in going “big game hunting” and []

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Raptors trade for Leonard on hold until NBA completes its investigation

The Toronto Raptors say Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has been delayed, possibly indefinitely. The Raptors reportedly acquired the seven-time all-star from the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of last month in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a pair of second-round picks in 2030 and 2033 [] The post Raptors trade for Leonard on hold until NBA completes its investigation appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

What's at stake in the NBA's investigation of Kawhi Leonard's Clippers contract

Toronto Raptors fans had to temper their excitement Thursday after a proposed trade to bring back superstar Kawhi Leonard was put on hold due to the NBA's ongoing investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers broke the league's salary cap rules. Leonard could potentially be forced to sit out the upcoming NBA season.

Associated Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday. The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and pick swap to the Clippers for Leonard, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has not received the required league approval.

USA TODAY Sports

· Jun 30, 2026

Grading Clippers, Raptors Kawhi Leonard swap: Which team won the trade?

Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and picks. Here's USA TODAY's grade on the trade.

Western Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

REPORT: Raptors, Clippers discussing Kawhi Leonard trade

Canada’s only NBA team, the Toronto Raptors are exploring a reunion with Kawhi Leonard, the star that brought the country its first and last NBA champion.

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Related coverage for "Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks": SB Nation — Kawhi Leonard: No extension if traded to Pistons. CityNews Montreal — Raptors trade for Leonard on hold until NBA completes its investigation. CBC News — What's at stake in the NBA's investigation of Kawhi Leonard's Clippers contract. Associated Press — Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says. USA TODAY Sports — Grading Clippers, Raptors Kawhi Leonard swap: Which team won the trade?. Western Standard — REPORT: Raptors, Clippers discussing Kawhi Leonard trade