Kawhi Cleared But Trade Stalled | NBA News

Kawhi Leonard’s fine is paid, his suspension lifted, and his contract intact — but the Clippers’ trade to Toronto? Still stuck. Why? Because the Clippers’ front office is in chaos: Lawrence Frank suspended six months, Gillian Zucker a full year, and owner Steve Ballmer hit with a $30M fine and one-year ban. With their leadership in turmoil, the Clippers are now weighing renegotiating the deal — possibly adding more draft picks or players — to salvage future value, especially as they look toward a rebuild. Meanwhile, Kawhi’s return to Toronto remains on hold until the business side gets sorted.

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