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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)
· 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 The San Antonio
The return of Kawhi Leonard to Toronto has significant implications for San Antonio, where he won his first NBA championship in 2014. As a two-time NBA champion and seven-time All-Star, Leonard's legacy in the city remains strong. His decision to leave San Antonio for Toronto in 2018 was met with disappointment from fans, but his achievements on the court have continued to be celebrated. The trade also highlights the ongoing connections between the San Antonio Spurs and other NBA teams, with the Spurs' former star now set to reunite with the team he led to a championship just a few years ago. San Antonio fans will likely be watching closely to see how Leonard performs in his second stint with the Raptors, and whether he can bring another title to the franchise he helped win its first championship.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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