Kawhi Returns to Raptors After Clippers Penalty | Toronto Raptors News

The NBA just dropped major penalties on the Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s trade saga: five future first-round picks gone, owner Steve Ballmer fined $30 million and suspended a year, plus key execs hit with suspensions. Toronto gets off scot-free — Kawhi avoids suspension or contract changes — paving the way for his return to Canada. He’ll pay back $700K for improper benefits tied to his business partner, who’s now banned from NBA dealings for five years. The trade is nearly finalized: Raptors ship Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks (including 2031/2033 firsts + two extra seconds) to LA in exchange for pick swaps and future assets. Looks like a clean win for Toronto — Kawhi back home, Clippers paying the price. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a97727d2a131916