Raptors in limbo with Kawhi trade on hold
The trade involving Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors is currently on hold pending an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The league is examining allegations of illegal salary cap circumvention regarding Leonard's previous contract.
Why it matters
This highlights the strict enforcement of NBA salary cap rules and the potential for high-profile trades to be derailed by regulatory investigations.
The Kawhi Leonard trade, which was agreed to in principle last week, still hasn’t been made official and now we know why.
Sports reporting based on official team statements and league investigation status.
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