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• Raptors' Kawhi Leonard: Fined, avoids suspension

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Leonard has been fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits due to his involvement in the Clippers' salary cap circumvention, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The Clippers were punished harshly by the NBA, including a $30 million fine for Steve Ballmer and the loss of five first-round picks. However, it appears Leonard will be able to suit up for the Raptors on Opening Night after only receiving a monetary punishment. The trade that sent Leonard to Toronto should be finalized soon now that the NBA has closed its investigation. Leonard has one year left on his deal, valued at $50.3 million, but it's likely there will be mutual interest in an extension.

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• Raptors' Kawhi Leonard: Trade to Toronto can proceed, reportedly

  26D ago • By RotoWire

  The NBA has found no evidence showing Clippers owner Steve Ballmer used side endorsements to illegally pay Leonard, per Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com. However, NBA spokesman Mike Bass refuted ESPN's article, citing "numerous and significant inaccuracies." Reportedly, the league's investigation didn't find that Ballmer or the franchise funneled money through team sponsors to circumvent the salary cap, which should help clear a major hurdle in finalizing Leonard's pending trade to the Raptors. The expectation is that the deal will be made official ahead of training camp in the fall, but fantasy managers should proceed with caution until the NBA's investigation concludes.

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• Raptors' Kawhi Leonard: Trade remains on hold

  07/31/2026 • By RotoWire

  According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the NBA's salary-cap circumvention investigation involving Leonard and the Clippers could extend into 2027 if the sides cannot agree on the findings or any proposed discipline. The unresolved probe continues to delay Leonard's trade to Toronto, while the Clippers have maintained their innocence and are reportedly prepared to challenge any league-imposed penalties through arbitration. Adam Silver has publicly stated that he wants this investigation wrapped up prior to the 2026-27 season, so this will be a messy situation for fantasy managers to navigate until there's some clarity.

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• Raptors' Kawhi Leonard: Heading to Toronto per Shams

  06/30/2026 • By RotoWire

  The Clippers are nearing a deal to trade Leonard to the Raptors on Tuesday in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-rounders, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Leonard will reunite with the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship and immediately become the centerpiece of a Raptors team looking to contend in the Eastern Conference. While his fantasy upside will continue to hinge on his health, a move back to Toronto could put him in line for a featured offensive role alongside Scottie Barnes. Leonard has one year left on his deal valued at $50.3 million, but it's likely that there is mutual interest in an extension.

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• Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Clippers add around him

  06/24/2026 • By RotoWire

  The Clippers added another playmaker to deploy alongside Leonard by choosing Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Clippers will have to decide whether or not to start Wagler alongside Darius Garland in the backcourt in 2026-27, but the rookie guard is nonetheless set to serve as a key contributor right off the bat. Leonard's usage could see a slight dip if Wagler starts immediately, as that would likely translate into the defensive-minded Kris Dunn moving to the second unit. Regardless, Leonard is locked in as Los Angeles' definitive No. 1 scoring option next year.

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