Kawhi Leonard Trade To Raptors Could Be In Jeopardy

Just when we all thought the Kawhi Leonard saga was over, we get hit with this bombshell news. The Toronto Raptors have put the trade on hold until the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers' alleged cap-circumvention scandal is complete. The team is alleged to have funneled money to Kawhi outside of his standard contract with the team through a third-party company.

Both the Clippers & Raptors were forced to release statements on Thursday stating that the NBA warned the Raptors that if they complete this trade now, they would be taking on any and all risk associated with any penalties the league levies on Leonard. The prospect of a voiding of Kawhi's contract for the coming season is reportedly one of the potential punishments, though the odds are low. Nevertheless, Toronto is holding off on officially completing the trade for now.