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NBA·ANALYSIS·September 14, 2026 12:19 AM ET

Clippers stalling Kawhi Leonard trade call with Raptors

Steve Ballmer accepting NBA penalties won't speed up deal.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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What happened: The LA Clippers are not prepared to resume trade discussions with the Toronto Raptors regarding Kawhi Leonard, per Jake Fischer. The delay persists despite reports that the league would process the transaction without an interim governor in place.

Why it matters: The franchise has yet to determine who will serve as interim governor following recent front office suspensions. Fischer cautioned that Steve Ballmer's acceptance of NBA investigation findings does not indicate the blockbuster deal is nearing completion.

What to watch: The NBA is convening its Board of Governors meetings in New York, which could force Los Angeles to clarify its temporary leadership structure.

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