Clippers-Raptors trade still awaits finalization after NBA ruling

Leonard avoided a game suspension in the ruling.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

🆕 @TheAthletic The NBA laid down punishment this week. No trade has been finalized between the Clippers and Raptors. B Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: The Clippers received a $30 million fine and draft-pick forfeitures in this week's cap-circumvention punishment. Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year, while Kawhi Leonard remained eligible to play.

Why it matters: The unfinished transaction leaves both clubs without a settled roster outcome ahead of the 2026-27 season. Leonard's eligibility removes the most direct availability risk that had hung over Toronto's side of the deal.

By the numbers: The forfeitures

What to watch: Formal completion of the transaction is the next step as the clubs assemble their 2026-27 rosters.

Sources

@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-09-06T18:59:44.459136+00:00

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