When the Toronto Raptors reacquired Kawhi Leonard earlier this month, it looked like one of the biggest steals of the NBA offseason. The reunion made perfect sense. Leonard was returning to the franchise where he delivered its first and only NBA championship before departing for the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency. For Raptors fans, it felt like a storybook homecoming. Now, however, the entire situation has been thrown into chaos.
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Dec 3, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in action against the Denver Nuggets at Scotiabank Arena. The Nuggets beat the Raptors 106-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images
According to a report, Leonard's trade to Toronto isn't simply on hold—it could lead to the veteran superstar being suspended. Even more shocking is the report's claim that the NBA has been investigating both Leonard and the Clippers for the past 10 months.
If that timeline is accurate, it raises a serious question about how this situation was handled by the league. This is where the NBA deserves criticism.