Leonard reportedly will not have his contract voided or face a suspension, removing a major obstacle to the proposed trade that could bring him back to Toronto.
Kawhi Leonard’s possible return to the Toronto Raptors has moved closer after the NBA’s ruling on its salary-cap circumvention investigation.
According to Shams Charania, Leonard will not have his contract voided and will not be suspended. He will, however, reportedly pay $700,000 in restitution.
That decision removes a major league-related obstacle for the blockbuster deal that could bring Leonard back to Toronto. The trade had been put on hold while the NBA completed its investigation.
The ruling keeps the proposed trade alive
With Leonard’s contract intact and no suspension attached to the ruling, the path is clearer for the Raptors and Clippers to move forward.
But the transaction is not official. The available announcement describes Leonard’s return as a possibility, not a completed trade. Until the deal is finalized, “Kawhi back in Toronto” remains a question rather than a Raptors confirmation.
Why Raptors fans care about a second chapter
Leonard remains closely tied to the defining moment in Raptors history. He helped deliver Toronto’s 2019 NBA championship, making the idea of a second chapter especially significant for the fan base.
The NBA ruling does not confirm that Leonard will wear a Raptors jersey again. It does mean the investigation no longer appears to be blocking the proposed move in the same way.
For now, the biggest update is simple: the trade remains possible, and the player at the heart of Toronto’s championship story could once again be part of the Raptors conversation.
Kawhi Leonard’s Possible Raptors Return Gets Clearer After NBA Ruling — TalkofToronto
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