The NBA has approved a trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The deal was announced Wednesday by the league. Leonard now returns to Toronto. Analysts are evaluating this trade. The Raptors' title odds have risen. That establishes them as an Eastern Conference team to watch. Toronto acquires Leonard. 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 undergo changes once the deal is finalized.