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Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Entangled in NBA and DOJ Scrutiny

Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Entangled in NBA and DOJ Scrutiny

League sources reportedly still expect the Kawhi Leonard-to-Toronto trade to proceed before training camp, and Leonard's workouts with Raptors players reinforce that expectation. The NBA investigation into alleged Clippers cap circumvention remains unresolved, while reports of a DOJ subpoena and a subscription-gated claim of investigative findings add escalation without establishing official clearance, penalties or a finalized transaction.

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Updated Sep 12, 2026
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