The Raptors have swung big again, reportedly acquiring Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a franchise‑shifting trade. Toronto is sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, multiple first‑round picks, second‑round picks, and a pick swap to bring their former Finals MVP back north of the border.
According to multiple reports, the framework of the deal is:
– Raptors receive: Kawhi Leonard.
– Clippers receive: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first‑round picks (2031, 2033), a 2027 first‑round pick swap, and two second‑round picks (2030, 2033).
Leonard’s return to Toronto comes seven years after he led the Raptors to their first NBA title and then left in free agency to join the Clippers. At 35, he’s still an All‑NBA‑level forward when healthy, and reports indicate Toronto plans to discuss a two‑year extension with him shortly after the trade.
The Raptors are betting that a reunion with Kawhi can spark another deep playoff run, while the Clippers pivot to a new core built around Ingram, young talent, and a loaded future pick stash.
