Last Word On Sports: NBA ruling on Kawhi Leonard trade due soon

The agreement in principle was reached June 30.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

What happened: The deal remains on hold while the NBA completes its salary-cap circumvention investigation. Toronto would assume the risk of any penalty affecting Leonard if it finalizes the transaction before the investigation ends.

Why it matters: The ruling will determine whether Toronto's agreement for Leonard can proceed without unresolved disciplinary exposure. The delay leaves a major piece of the Raptors' 2026-27 roster plan unsettled.

By the numbers: The NBA opened its investigation in September 2025, and the transaction has been paused since July 9.

What to watch: Watch for the NBA's findings and Toronto's decision on finalizing the trade.

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Last Word On Sports 2026-07-29T16:43:56.079549+00:00

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