2031 and 2033 is steep this is basically them betting on the current young core being good enough as they hit their prime. Also makes the 2027-2030 drafts a lot more important to hit on if we don’t trade them as well
Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors has been agreed to, sources tell ESPN. The Clippers will receive unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, 2030 and 2033 second-round picks and a 2027 first-round swap.
Nick Wright on the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto Raptors:
“I think the Clippers got great returns for a soon to be 35 year old with massive injury risk to get Brandon Ingram on a reasonable contract, Grady Dick two firsts and a swap I love that return. And if you’re the Raptors you hope and pray that for the first time since Kawhi first year with the Clippers that he can get through a playoff run past the first round and be healthy.”
(Via @WhatsWrightShow)
One reminder about Kawhi + Toronto:
Outgoing Raptors owner Larry Tanenbaum is chairman of NBA's Board of Governors.
Per @michaelgrange (9/12/25): "It will be Tanenbaum who will presumably have a voice in what - if any - sanctions are levelled against Ballmer and the Clippers."
BI grinded out 77 games for us coming off a major injury and got us Kawhi thank you for your service brother. Gradey as well I hope it works out for him in LA