The NBA has approved a trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The deal was announced Wednesday by the NBA. Leonard now returns to Toronto. Analysts are assessing the deal. The Raptors' title odds have risen. That positions them as an Eastern Conference contending team. Toronto brings Leonard on board. The Clippers see their star leave. The trade was revealed after the teams agreed on terms. The approval was issued by the NBA office. Both rosters will change once the deal is finalized.