Basketball: Kawhi Leonard takes part in his first training session with the Toronto Raptors

American star Kawhi Leonard took part in his first training session alongside his new Toronto Raptors teammates, just days after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers was finalized, in one of the most notable deals of the NBA's summer market.

Leonard received a warm welcome from the Canadian club's management and his new teammates, who expressed great enthusiasm about benefiting from his extensive experience and standout defensive and offensive abilities.

Leonard's arrival is expected to be a significant boost for the Raptors, who are aiming to return strongly to title contention after several seasons of mixed results.

The American star continues his individual reconditioning programme alongside group training, aiming to reach peak physical condition by the start of the new season.