The NBA has approved a transaction involving Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The deal was verified Wednesday by the league. Leonard has returned to Toronto. Analysts are evaluating the deal. The Raptors' title odds have risen. That positions them as an Eastern Conference contending team. Toronto brings Leonard on board. The Clippers lose their star player. The trade was revealed once both sides reached a deal. The approval originated from the NBA office. Both rosters will undergo changes when the trade becomes official.