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Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the teams announced Thursday.It does not necessarily mean that the trade is off. The Raptors said they still want Leonard, an...
Key takeaway The league had no immediate comment Thursday, though Commissioner Adam Silver said in recent weeks that he'd like to see a conclusion.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The hold on Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors has significant implications for local basketball fans in the Houston area, who have been following the Clippers' situation with interest. As the NBA investigation into the Clippers' alleged circumvention of salary cap rules continues, fans of the Houston Rockets, who compete with the Clippers in the Western Conference, are likely watching with bated breath. The outcome of the investigation could potentially impact the balance of power in the conference, and by extension, the Rockets' chances of success in the upcoming season. With the Rockets having a long history of competition with the Clippers, the resolution of this investigation will be closely monitored by local fans, who will be eager to see how the situation unfolds and how it may affect the Rockets' prospects.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the teams announced Thursday.It does not necessarily mean that the trade is off. The Raptors said they still want Leonard, an...
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