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Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday.The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-r...
Key takeaway 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's top defensive players.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For San Antonio fans, Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is a bittersweet reminder of the city's own history with the player. Leonard's time with the Spurs, which included an NBA championship in 2014, is still fondly remembered by many in the Alamo City. His departure from San Antonio was met with disappointment, but his success elsewhere has been closely followed by local fans. The trade also highlights the ongoing impact of player movement on the NBA landscape, with San Antonio's own team likely to be affected by the ripple effects of such deals. As the Spurs look to rebuild and compete in the Western Conference, they will be keeping a close eye on how Leonard's return to Toronto shapes the league's balance of power. With Leonard's championship pedigree and the Raptors' proven ability to contend, this trade has significant implications for the Spurs' own playoff aspirations.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday.The Raptors are sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-r...
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