# Kawhi Leonard Leaves Clippers for Raptors

> Leonard surrenders $7m to join Raptors after Clippers penalty.
- Title: Kawhi Leonard Leaves Clippers for Raptors · California Post
- Summary: Leonard surrenders $7m to join Raptors after Clippers penalty. Kawhi Leonard surrendered over $7 million to complete trade with Toronto Raptors after NBA…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/kawhi-leonard-surrenders-more-than-7-million-to-leave-country-in-clippers-raptors-trade
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:43:21+00:00
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- Topics: kawhi leonard, clippers, raptors, nba, salary cap, trade, news, entertainment
## Trade Confirmed
Kawhi Leonard officially joined Toronto Raptors after Clippers trade was delayed.
## NBA Investigation
NBA found Clippers violated salary cap rules and fined them $30 million.
## Trade Penalty
Leonard surrendered over $7 million to meet trade requirements.
## Trade Kicker
Leonard waived $7.45 million trade bonus to avoid Raptors exceeding cap.
## Clippers Fallout
Clippers face federal probe after league penalties.
## Ballmer's Change
Steve Ballmer accepted NBA's decision to avoid further conflict.

> Putting aside the precise words he chose to use, most importantly he indicated a willingness to accept the league’s decision in this case and the accompanying sanctions
## Key takeaway

Kawhi Leonard surrendered over $7 million to complete trade with Toronto Raptors after NBA fined Clippers $30m for salary cap violations.