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Kawhi Leonard\u2019s trade to Toronto is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA\u2019s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the Raptors announced Thursday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe NBA league office informed us that as a result of the ongoing investigation involving the Clippers, we would assume the risk of any potential outcome of the investigation impacting Kawhi,\u201d the Raptors said. \u201cIn light of this, we will wait until the league\u2019s investigation is complete.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is no timetable for the conclusion of the NBA\u2019s probe, which is being performed by outside counsel. The league had no immediate comment Thursday.<\/p>\n

The NBA opened an investigation back in September into whether a $28 million endorsement contract between Leonard and Aspiration Fund Adviser LLC \u2014 a company that filed for bankruptcy earlier this year \u2014 broke league rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Raptors remain eager to bring Kawhi back to Toronto and look forward to a swift resolution for our players, our organization, and our fans,\u201d the Raptors said.<\/p>\n

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The Raptors and Clippers struck a deal earlier this month on a trade that would send Leonard back to the city that helped win the 2019 NBA championship.<\/p>\n

The Raptors agreed to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and pick swaps to the Clippers for Leonard \u2014 who spent one season in Toronto, and that was the year the Raptors won their lone title.<\/p>\n

He turned 35 earlier this month but is coming off the highest-scoring season of his career, averaging 27.9 points for the Clippers in 65 games.<\/p>\n

Leonard is a seven-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, a two-time NBA champion (also winning in 2014 with San Antonio) and is generally considered one of the game\u2019s top defensive players.<\/p>\n

Read more Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers\u2019 $90 million offer sheet for young center<\/a><\/p>\n

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AP NBA: https:\/\/apnews.com\/nba<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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