Legal expert expresses shock at Kawhi Leonard trade holdup

A proposed trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors has been paused due to an ongoing NBA investigation into his previous contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Legal experts expressed surprise that the deal was announced before the investigation's implications were fully vetted.
Kawhi Leonard attends a press conference where former teammate Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire as a Toronto Raptor on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Chris Young/CP) A Toronto-based legal expert says he was surprised by the latest twist in the Toronto Raptors - Los Angeles Clippers trade saga.
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