Toronto Raptors starting five with Kawhi Leonard as number assigned and trade complete

Leonard’s trade had previously been delayed pending the outcome of the investigation into the LA Clippers. A severe punishment was dealt out to the Clippers.

Here is a look at the full details of the trade.

Raptors receive

 Clippers receive

• Gradey Dick
• Brandon Ingram
• First-round picks in 2031 and 2033
• Second-round picks in 2030 and 2033
• First-round pick swap in 2027

Brandon Ingram was traded to the Raptors in 2025. He defied his previous injury-hit spell at the Pelicans to start 77 games in Toronto.

New look Raptors starting five

Kawhi Leonard is not suspended and is eligible to start the season for the Toronto Raptors. He slots in to help complete a strong starting five.

• Immanuel Quickley
• RJ Barrett
• Kawhi Leonard
• Scottie Barnes
• Jakob Poeltl

RJ Barrett scored 19.3 points per game last season and Scottie Barnes 18.1 ppg. Kawhi Leonard scored 27.9 ppg for the Clippers, which is an upgrade on Ingram’s 21.5 ppg.

Leonard started 65 regular season games, one of only two times he exceeded 60 for the Clippers.

The Raptors finished fifth in the Eastern Conference last season.

Raptors number assigned

Kawhi Leonard has been assigned the number two jersey, which was worn by Jonathan Mogbo last season.

It is the same number Leonard previously wore in Toronto when he led the team to the championship in 2019.

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