The NBA has approved a trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The deal was verified Wednesday by the NBA. Leonard now returns to Toronto. Analysts are evaluating the deal. The Raptors' title odds have jumped. That positions them as an Eastern Conference contender. Toronto adds Leonard to its roster. The Clippers lose their star player. The trade was made public following an agreement between the teams. The approval came from the NBA office. Both rosters will change when the trade becomes official.