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The beginning of Gavin McKenna’s National Hockey League career is one night away. The Toronto Maple Leafs will open their 2026-27 regular season against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night as they try to embark on a more successful campaign after last year’s disappointment. The Canadiens enter the campaign with sky-high expectations following their unexpected trip…
The Chicago Cubs brought in Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays to add to the pitching staff and help the Cubs make a run in the playoffs. In nine starts with the Cubs, the pitcher has a 4-2 record with a 4.83 ERA, pitching solidly for his new team. With his pitching and the […] The post Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman injury update for NL Wild Card Series vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There are few surprises ahead of Tuesday’s season opener, but Zack MacEwen appears to have made the opening night roster for the Toronto Maple Leafs. MacEwen was placed on the right wing of the fourth line during Tuesday’s practice, with Brandon Duhaime on the left and Teddy Blueger at centre. There were no other major…
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is feeling good about life right now with the start of the 2026-27 campaign fast approaching. He and the team are fresh off their trip to Arizona for some bonding time and a visit to the family of Matthew Mayich. Matthews felt the guys opened up a bit more…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back from the longest offseason they’ve had since the beginning of the Auston Matthews era. Maybe it felt that way because the Toronto Blue Jays weren’t anything worth watching this summer, but it was also quite literally the longest one. It was the first time since 2015-16 that the team…
Kawhi Leonard addressed the media for the first time since returning to the Toronto Raptors, saying he wants to leave the controversy surrounding his return behind and concentrate on basketball. Speaking at Raptors media day on Monday, Leonard acknowledged that reporters wanted to ask about the NBA investigation but said he had discussed the situation […] The post Kawhi Leonard: “I just want to focus on basketball again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
When Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic wrapped up during the team’s 2026-27 Media Day, he jokingly gave the writers, content creators, and personnel a piece of tongue-in-cheek advice: “You’re too serious…got to loosen up.” It was met with laughter in the room, but Rajakovic was right. Kawhi Leonard’s return has seemingly elevated the entire […]
While Toronto Raptors veteran Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past, he couldn’t escape the moment his iconic laugh went viral during Media Day in 2018. Eight years removed from the iconic laugh after telling a room full of reporters that he’s a “fun guy” despite his stoic demeanor, Leonard addressed the moment at this year’s […] The post Of course ‘fun guy’ Kawhi Leonard was asked about iconic laugh at Raptors Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints .
If the jumper won't always fall. Quickley has a backup plan. The post Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss the NBA’s Clippers investigation at Raptors media day, saying he wants to focus entirely on basketball.
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Kawhi Leonard agreed to a $115 million extension following his trade from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. He’s committed the foreseeable future to the team he helped lead to their first championship in franchise history in 2019. However, it was Leonard’s lone season with the Raptors, as he […] The post Kawhi Leonard gets brutally honest on why he bailed on Raptors for Clippers after NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Clippers will suffer the consequences for allegedly circumventing the salary cap, but Kawhi Leonard does not wish to expend any more mental energy on the subject. He wants to fully invest himself in the Toronto Raptors and leave the NBA’s investigation in the past, and in LA. The two-time Finals MVP expressed […] The post Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors Media Day statement comes with Clippers investigation caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Barnes has unfinished business on defence. The post Scottie Barnes wants what he believes he deserved last season first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Scottie Barnes came to Media Day with spoilers. The post “You guys are going to be in for a treat” Barnes says as Raptors raise expectations first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Darko Rajakovic highlighted conditioning as a massive area for improvement for the Raptors this offseason, which will only help their transition scoring attack.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a smart add when they were able to get defenceman Nick Blankenburg signed to a PTO at the start of training camp. He had quietly been proving himself as a reliable third-pairing guy who can play a solid two-way game, be slotted at either side, and can be utilized on…
There is no getting around it. Kawhi Leonard’s health will be one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Raptors this season. As exciting as it is to see Leonard back in a Toronto jersey, Raptors fans know better than most that getting him on the court consistently is a different story. Leonard has not played ... Read more The post Kawhi Leonard just gave the Raptors a reason to be optimistic first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The New York Islanders open their 2026-27 season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night — and one of their most important players could be on the ice for Game 1. Mathew Barzal, who missed training camp while nursing an injury, will travel with his teammates and has not been ruled out for the […] The post Islanders fans will love latest Mathew Barzal injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard opened his media day appearance on Monday by declaring that he won't take questions regarding the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention.
Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard declined to address questions about the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap circumvention investigation during Raptors media day. Leonard opened his press conference by acknowledging that the situation had become a distraction over the past couple of months and made it clear that his focus is now entirely on basketball and his new chapter in Toronto. "Everyone, thanks for coming. I know I'm excited to be here. I know why some of you guys came. You w...
Darko took “lead by example” literally. The post Darko Rajakovic made himself part of the Raptors offseason homework first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic opened up about Kawhi Leonard's long-awaited return to Toronto during the team's media day on Monday. Rajakovic said he is extremely excited to begin working with Leonard, believing the veteran star will be a natural fit with the Raptors' young roster. "Well, we had interesting conversations leading to this, obviously. And kudos to Bobby and his group of just making all this happen," Rajakovic said. "You know, once I heard there is a chance to join Ka...
There are probably a lot of people around Toronto who were excited when Kawhi Leonard came back. Darko Rajakovic might be near the top of that list. The Raptors head coach spoke about Leonard’s return on media day and did not hold back when describing how he felt when he found out the former Finals ... Read more The post Darko Rajakovic is “super excited” to have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Ever since he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2018, John Tavares has been everything the Leafs could have asked for and more. He’s routinely floated around the 70-point mark, he served as captain for the first half of his contract, and above all else, he’s been a consummate pro the…
Come hang out! The post Raptors open the 2026-2027 season with media day: Open Thread first appeared on Raptors Republic .