The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him. People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s agreed-upon trade with the Clippers “will go through sooner rather than later,” Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported. That is notable because most of the recent reporting has focused on the Clippers, the NBA and what exactly is causing the delay. This is the clearest indication yet from the Toronto side that the...
The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him. People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s agreed-upon trade with the Clippers “will go through sooner rather than later,” Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported. That is notable because most of the recent reporting has focused on the […]
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Samson Folk does a deep dive on Collin Murray-Boyles.
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Within his Raptors season primer, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca says he continues to hear from people familiar with the matter that the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto — and Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-rounders and one first-round swap to Los Angeles — “will go through sooner rather than later.” As […]
Bobby Manning welcomes Esfandiar Baraheni to Celtics Daily to discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade’s status after the NBA handed down its punishment to the Clippers and how Leonard would impact the Raptors. Then, they discuss their preseason East standings, preview the Celtics and debate one trade that Bobby thinks could help Toronto win the conference. [...]
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Kawhi Leonard is finally free to head back to Toronto, but the blockbuster trade still needs one final step. The NBA has finished its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, removing the league-level obstacle that had kept the deal in limbo. The strange part is that Leonard’s next team is already treating him like a [...]
The Kings may want to trade Domantas Sabonis. Other teams may want him. The problem, as usual, is the price. Sacramento has explored the market for Sabonis since at least last season’s trade deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Toronto and Charlotte both discussed potential deals with the Kings, with the Raptors’ interest described […]
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How Clippers could end up with Jakob Poeltl in the aftermath of NBA penalties.
Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by the voice of the NBA on Amazon Prime Kevin Harlan to discuss if the Toronto Raptors would be championship contenders with Kawhi Leonard.
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard wants to be a Raptor. The Raptors want him to be a Raptor. So why isn't he? The post Mystery Surrounds Kawhi Leonard’s Status After Salary Cap Circumvention Punishment appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Offseason training footage shows Collin Murray-Boyles’ improved three-point shot. If it carries into next season, both he and the Raptors pose a bigger threat.
If Kawhi Leonard remains with the Clippers, don’t blame the NBA. The Clippers and Raptors are free to submit their agreed-upon trade for league approval at any time, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein reports there is no holdup at the league level. Both teams must participate in the formal trade call, of course. That appears to be where matters stand. Toronto and Leonard are believed to be ready to complete the deal. The Clippers, meanwhile, have been sorting through their front-...
Latest intel on Kawhi Leonard trade suggests rapid conclusion to deal.
If Kawhi Leonard remains with the Clippers, don’t blame the NBA. The Clippers and Raptors are free to submit their agreed-upon trade for league approval at any time, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein reports there is no holdup at the league level. Both teams must participate in the formal trade call, […]
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Now that Kawhi Leonard has avoided suspension in the wake of the NBA's discipline following an independent investigation into rules violations involving the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors are ready to go through with the trade for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
Final Score: Sixers 104, Raptors 101 (OT) Series score after result: Philadelphia leads 3-0 Embiid’s stat line: 33 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 12-of-20 FGs, 3-of-8 3PTs, 1 block, +8 rating For the second time in our five-part series, we have a performance in the postseason from Joel Embiid that came against Nick Nurse. It […]
Getty Images It’s been more than a week since the NBA brought the hammer down on the Los Angeles Clippers for cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, concluding a year-long investigation. But the drama involving the Clippers is far from over. Leonard was hit with a $700,000 fine, but no suspension or voided contract, which the star gladly accepted in hopes that the investigation’s resolution would clear the path for his trade to the Toronto Raptors to be finalized. However, that trade remai...
TORONTO — With Toronto Raptors training camp less than three weeks away, Kawhi Leonard is still officially a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported Friday. “But the concern level is … not that high, is what I’m hearing,” Grange wrote. The trade is still expected to be completed, Grange reported, though […]
Here is why the Toronto Raptors should stay away from a Domantas Sabonis trade, even with the three-time All-Star very available in talks.
On the building blocks of the Toronto Raptors' offence next season.
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Bismack Biyombo completed his fifteenth season last June. The Congolese big man was drafted in 2011 and spent a large portion of his career with Charlotte. He’s also played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the San Antonio Spurs in February of 2025. Biyombo has […]
Although Walter Clayton Jr. to Toronto appears to be dead, if the Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell, the Raptors should pursue.
The NBA is reportedly using the pending Kawhi Leonard trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors as leverage in negotiations with the Clippers, potentially seeking a broader settlement that could prevent owner Steve Ballmer from pursuing legal action against the league. David Samson said the NBA and Clippers are likely negotiating both the […]
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The case has now gone federal
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The Raptors stood out in Kawhi Leonard trade talks, offering the Clippers top future draft value among a limited group of suitors.