Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade frozen as Raptors refuse to absorb Aspiration investigation risk

Source: New York Post

The Kawhi Leonard trade back to Toronto is no longer just a basketball transaction. It is now tied directly to the NBA’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Aspiration and allegations of salary-cap circumvention that have hovered over the franchise for nearly a year. The Clippers issued a lengthy statement after Shams Charania reported that Leonard’s planned trade to the Raptors has been delayed.