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NBA·TRADE·September 14, 2026 07:56 PM ET

Kawhi Leonard trade finally called in after 76-day wait

Leonard waived a $7.45M kicker to finish move

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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What happened: The league call completing Leonard's move came Monday, 76 days after terms were first outlined on June 30. Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 pick swap and two second-rounders make up the return to Los Angeles.

Why it matters: The delay turned a marquee offseason deal into a weeks-long standoff before the paperwork finally moved. Leonard's waiver of a $7.45 million trade kicker also leaves Toronto at the first apron entering the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Seventy-six days passed between the June 30 announcement and Monday's completion.

What to watch: Training camp is the next checkpoint for how quickly Leonard is folded into Toronto's plans and how Los Angeles uses its added draft and cap flexibility.

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