4 takeaways: Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto in trade with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors in a trade with the LA Clippers, made official on Monday, seven years after he led the franchise to an NBA championship in 2019. The Raptors, who improved by 16 wins over the previous season and posted their best net rating in six years, are hoping Leonard's addition alongside Scottie Barnes helps them compete at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Clippers, meanwhile, use the deal as a final step in a roster overhaul aimed at building a younger core heading into the 2026-27 season.