The NBA has approved a trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The deal was confirmed Wednesday by the league. Leonard now returns to Toronto. Analysts are assessing the move. The Raptors' title odds have jumped. That establishes them as an Eastern Conference contender. Toronto brings Leonard on board. The Clippers lose their star player. The trade was announced following an agreement between the teams. The approval was issued by the NBA office. Both rosters will undergo changes once the deal is finalized.