The NBA has authorized a transaction involving 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 assessing this trade. The Raptors' title odds have risen. That establishes them as an Eastern Conference team to watch. Toronto adds Leonard to its roster. The Clippers are without their star. The trade was made public following an agreement between the teams. The approval originated from the NBA office. Both rosters will undergo changes once the deal is finalized.