Raptors odds for Kawhi Leonard jump after NBA ruling on Clippers

Leonard was fined $700,000 in the case.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

What happened: Toronto's implied probability rose 10 points in one day to 97% after the NBA penalized the La Clippers for salary-cap circumvention.

Why it matters: The ruling removed the investigation-related obstacle to Leonard's proposed move. The Raptors and Clippers still intend to complete the contract trade, though a formal announcement timeline remains unclear.

By the numbers: Toronto was priced at 97%, the La Clippers at 2%, and the Atlanta Hawks below 1% in the market cited. Total liquidity exceeded $1.4 million.

What to watch: Watch for the teams to formally complete the Leonard transaction ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-09-03T12:36:32.678016+00:00

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