Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard can't be completed until NBA's investigation into Clippers ends
The trade of Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors remains stalled pending the conclusion of an NBA investigation into alleged impermissible benefits. The Clippers deny the accusations, attributing the financial irregularities to a fraud committed by a third party.
When the Toronto Raptors acquired star forward Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in late June, questions immediately arose regarding Leonard's status. The forward and the Clippers were still under investigation by the NBA after reports emerged accusing the Clippers of paying Leonard impermissible benefits to sign with the team ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season.
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