- The Toronto Raptors have officially put the Kawhi Leonard trade on hold while awaiting the conclusion of an ongoing NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention.
- The league has informed the Raptors that they must assume the risk of any future penalties or contract impacts resulting from the investigation if they proceed with the trade now.
- While the Raptors remain eager to finalize the deal, they are exercising caution to avoid inheriting a situation where Leonard’s contract could be voided or penalized.
- The NBA is under pressure to resolve the 10-month-long investigation, with potential updates expected during the upcoming Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas.
- Despite the delay, the Raptors are using this time to explore potential trade expansions, such as involving a third team to gain salary cap flexibility and avoid being hard-capped at the first apron.
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