Kawhi Leonard leaves the Clippers, returning to his former home.

This might be the last team of "The Klaw's" career.

The NBA trade market continues to shake as the Toronto Raptors reached a deal to bring superstar Kawhi Leonard back to Scotiabank Arena, a move that shows the ambition of the "Dinosaurs" for the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season.

Specifically, to secure the signature of "The Klaw," the Raptors had to send Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram, young talent Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, one first-round pick swap in 2027, and two second-round picks. This is considered one of the biggest deals of the summer trading period, marking Leonard's surprising return to Toronto after seven years.

Leonard only played for the Raptors for one season, 2018-2019, but left an indelible mark. He led the Canadian team to its first NBA championship in history and was named Finals MVP after an outstanding performance against the Golden State Warriors. In that playoff run alone, Leonard scored 732 points—the third highest in NBA history, behind only Michael Jordan (1992) and LeBron James (2018).

After the championship, Leonard joined the Clippers as a free agent and stayed with the Los Angeles team for six seasons. However, the Clippers' management decided to rebuild with younger players after a disappointing season. Even though Leonard just had one of his most efficient seasons, averaging 27.9 points per game, earning All-NBA honors, and finishing 7th in MVP voting, the Clippers still ended with a 42-40 record and were eliminated in the play-in round.

According to sources, Leonard wanted to stay with the Clippers, but the team did not offer a long-term commitment. When the opportunity to reunite with the Raptors came, the 35-year-old quickly agreed. He values the stability of Toronto's front office, loves the environment in the city, and believes the Raptors are capable of competing in the Eastern Conference.

Leonard currently has a contract through the 2026-2027 season and is eligible to sign a two-year extension with the Raptors. Sources from ESPN say the goal of the two-time Finals MVP is to end his career wearing the Canadian team's jersey, where he once wrote the most glorious chapter in the club's history.