Winners, Losers from Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is set to rejoin the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade seven years after leading the franchise to a championship.
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The brief
The Toronto Raptors are closing in on a trade to reacquire Kawhi Leonard, marking his return to the team seven years after his previous tenure. This deal coincides with reports that Leonard and LeBron James are departing Los Angeles.
Coverage from The New York Times, TSN, CBC, Yahoo Sports, and NBC Sports highlights the trade's magnitude and identifies winners and losers resulting from the move. Yahoo Sports notes that the current transaction package exceeds the assets surrendered by Toronto during the 2018 acquisition of Leonard.
Future developments will depend on the official finalization of the trade and the specific roster adjustments required to complete the move. Coverage does not yet specify the full list of players or draft assets involved in the exchange.
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Quick answers
Is Kawhi Leonard officially back with the Toronto Raptors?
Reports indicate the team is close to reacquiring him in a blockbuster trade.
How does this trade compare to the one in 2018?
According to Yahoo Sports, the 2026 trade involves a larger exchange of assets than the team gave up in 2018.
Are other major players involved in team changes?
Yes, The New York Times reports that LeBron James is also leaving Los Angeles.
Coverage (5)
- The Bounce: Why Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James are leaving Los Angeles The New York Times · 8h ago
- Seven years after delivering a championship, Leonard’s Raptors return reignites a spark TSN · 8h ago
- Raptors close to reacquiring Kawhi Leonard in blockbuster trade 7 years after title run: reports CBC · 8h ago
- Toronto Raptors gave up more for Kawhi Leonard in 2026 trade than they did in 2018 Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Winners, Losers from Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors NBC Sports · 8h ago
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