Kawhi Leonard trade finally gifted Raptors a weapon no team in the league can match
Between Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors have three defenders who could carry Toronto to a title.
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Between Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors have three defenders who could carry Toronto to a title.
Ahead of training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not initially disclosed, but Brisson signed a two-way contract worth $850,00 at the NHL level via PuckPedia. Maple Leafs have signed Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal have not…
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The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2026-27 season with the expectation that a bounce back is coming following last year’s disappointment. While much of the success will be determined by the core group of Auston Matthews, William Nylander and John Tavares, the addition of Gavin McKenna and growth of Easton Cowan, who is set to…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added to their training camp roster, bringing in a former 2020 first-round pick. Multiple reports surfaced Friday morning, stating the Leafs have signed Brendan Brisson to a one-year deal. Maple Leafs have signed Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Interesting bet on a 24-year-old with 27 career NHL games. — Arun Srinivasan (@Arunthings) September 4, 2026 Brisson, 24, is the son of agent Pat Brisson, and is a 6-foot fo...
Brian Windhorst believes Raptors could reopen Kawhi Leonard trade negotiations after the Clippers’ punishment dramatically shifted the leverage.
Here are three names to watch in Toronto. The post Three Raptors who could break out in 2026-27 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Tucker, and Trea Turner all have something in common. The three are former Silver Slugger winners with top-five MVP finishes, and all are struggling mightily in 2026. Each is on one of the highest-paying contracts in MLB, but they have combined for just 1.7 fWAR this season. All of them have […] The post These 3 Superstars Have Shockingly Fallen Off a Cliff in 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
The trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors for Kawhi Leonard has been put on hold because of the NBA’s investigation. The Clippers’ attempt to get around the team’s salary cap by signing Leonard was the subject of the league’s investigation. It ended on Wednesday, which gave the Raptors a positive update [...]
Troy Stecher joined the Toronto Maple Leafs last November, in a waiver claim that really didn’t draw too much attention around the league. Stecher was a journeyman defenceman, who ran out of real estate in Edmonton, before the Leafs swooped in and made the claim on November 15. 58 games, and a two-year extension later,…
Kawhi Leonard is expected to sign a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania said the trade is moving forward following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Leonard, with the expectation that Toronto will renegotiate […] The post Kawhi Leonard expected to get Raptors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA essentially maxed out the penalties on the Clippers that the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the league to impose on teams and executives as a result of salary cap circumvention. However, as hard as the NBA came down on the team, Kawhi Leonard was only required to pay $700K to the league despite finding […]
The idea of Domantas Sabonis playing in Toronto could be appealing for the Raptors. However, adding Kawhi Leonard in the near future may have lessened the likelihood of the former scenario coming to fruition. Sabonis has been with the Kings since 2022, shining as one of the best big men in the league. However, the […] The post NBA rumors: Could Raptors revisit Domantas Sabonis trade after Kawhi Leonard deal goes through appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Once the Toronto Raptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers, they are expected to sign the All-Star forward to an extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Toronto Blue Jays have not been getting a tremendous season in 2026 from slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but he’s stepped up of late, particularly in the just-concluded series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Guerro recorded at least a hit in each of the three games in the Guardians series, and […] The post Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets completely honest after big series vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Simeon Woods Richardson's roller coaster season continues. The former Twins right-hander signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday,
Kristian The saga is finally over. My immediate reaction, like many jaded Raptors fans, was one fuelled by the feeling I had when watching Steve Ballmer laugh it up during the press conference announcing he had poached Kawhi Leonard from Toronto. I felt vindicated, like justice had been served. Never in my wildest dreams would […]
With the penalties announced for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding an investigation that found the franchise violating salary cap circumvention rules, the sports world is wondering how that impacts one specific move. As rumors surround Leonard and everything surrounding the punishment toward the Clippers, the star was traded to the Toronto Raptors […] The post NBA rumors: Where Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade stands after Clippers punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blue Jays 6 Guardians 3 That was an interesting game in a lot of ways: We had nine hits, but only one extra-base hit, Lukes’ double and six walks. Bateman had 3 hits, Lukes 2. Vlad was 0 for 3 with a walk and the sac fly. Smith was 0 for 2 with 3 walks. […]
After three months back in the organization in which he was once a top-3 prospect, Simeon Woods Richardson was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays last week. Now, he's signed on with a Wild Card rival, the Seattle Mariners. SIGNED: #Mariners have signed RHP Simeon Woods Richardson to a minor-league contract. — MLB Transaction Tracker (@MLBMovesTracker) September 3, 2026 Woods Richardson was a highly regarded prospect when the Jays acquired him from the New York Mets in the...
The last thing the Philadelphia 76ers need right now is Kawhi Leonard returning to the Toronto Raptors.
Apparently, the Kawhi Leonard trade is still on, and his second stay in Toronto may last considerably longer than his first. The Clippers and Raptors spoke Wednesday night following the NBA’s ruling in the salary-cap circumvention investigation and still intend to complete the Leonard trade, ESPN’s Shams Charania said Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show. […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still expected to happen, extension could follow appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Marlins announced that they have recalled infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and designated fellow infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported the moves prior to the official announcement. The Fish acquired Jiménez from the Blue Jays at the start of this season, after Toronto had designated him for assignment. Miami sent […]
The Western Conference has undoubtedly dominated the 21st-century NBA. But after blockbuster trades and free agency moves, the Eastern Conference appears to be historically stacked. Now, with newly emerged “super teams” like the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, the fully healthy Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, and true contention from the Miami Heat, Toronto […] The post What Can the Cavs Do To Stand Above Other East Contenders? appeared first on The Lead .