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The NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers possibly circumventing the salary cap via a no-show endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard has officially become a basketball controversy. The Clippers and the Toronto Raptors announced this week their trade involving Leonard is on hold pending the outcome of the league probe. The possibility that Leonard’s contract will be […]
Assuming the Kawhi Leonard trade goes through eventually, the Raptors are in win-now mode and expecting young reserves to contribute to a very competitive team.
With the Kawhi Leonard deal on hold, the Cleveland Cavaliers should get the Toronto Raptors on the phone to complete a deal of their own.
Clippers The Clippers’ trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors still appears headed toward the finish line. It’s just taking a little longer than expected. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Los Angeles spent several weeks exploring Leonard’s market before reaching an agreement with Toronto. Fischer added that the Clippers believed the NBA’s […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Raptors needed more size this offseason, and they’re taking a chance on a seven-foot centre with a versatile skill set. The post Raptors add frontcourt depth with Nate Bittle signing first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard’s return is on hold, Kyle Lowry’s Toronto legacy grows and the Raptors continue shaping their future. The post Raptors Weekly Wrap-Up: Kawhi Leonard deal hits pause, more first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Scottie Barnes Over Everything. The post Scottie Barnes is the Raptors’ new Kyle Lowry first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Amidst the uncertainty of the latest chapter in the Kawhi Leonard saga, the Toronto Raptors have a Summer League circuit to tackle. Game one tips-off against the Boston Celtics on Friday at 9:00 p.m. EST on NBA TV Canada. Here are three storylines worth your attention ahead of the matchup. Will Allen Graves make an […]
With news that the Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold, the NBA may have saved the Toronto Raptors for making a massive mistake.
Toronto Raptors basketball is back! The post Gameday: Celtics @ Raptors, July 10 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
"It was time for Mabrey to lead a franchise" The post ‘Timing’: How Marina Mabrey became an All-Star in Toronto first appeared on Raptors Republic .
And a trade pause that rocked Opening Day at the annual Vegas Summer League unlike anything that happened on the floor
Collin Murray-Boyles has been working on his 3-point shot this summer.
The Raptors have become a team veterans and (former) All-Stars want to play for.
July 10 Update: The Toronto Raptors have put their trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation of Leonard and the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Raptors issued an statement saying they would wait for the league’s findings before assuming any risk by completing the […]
at Boston Celtics (0-0) vs Toronto Raptors (0-0) Friday, July 10, 2026 9:00 PM ET Summer League Game #1 TV: ESPN, NBCSB Cox Pavilion This is the first Summer League game for both of these teams as neither team played in Salt Lake City or California Summer Leagues. The Raptors are playing in the first of back to back games and will face the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Celtics won't play again until Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Both teams are mostly Rookies with s...
Raptors The Kawhi Leonard blockbuster isn’t official just yet. The Clippers and Raptors announced Thursday that their agreed-upon trade remains on hold while the NBA completes its investigation into allegations involving Leonard’s endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt financial company Aspiration. According to the Clippers, the league informed Toronto that it would assume any potential risk […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat appeared first on Hoops...
The blockbuster trade that sent Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors is on hold while the team waits for the results of the NBA's investigation into the Clippers. The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Trade Suddenly Paused appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question shines a spotlight on former Raptor legend DeMar DeRozan. The 36-year-old is nearing […]
The Celtics have waived guard Dalano Banton, the team confirmed (Twitter link). The news was first reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter link). Banton’s $2.8MM salary for 2026/27 was non-guaranteed, which means Boston won’t incur a cap hit by releasing the five-year NBA veteran. The Raptors selected Banton, a Toronto native, with […]
The Los Angeles Clippers have been the subject of an ongoing NBA investigation since September 2025, putting Kawhi Leonard’s future in jeopardy. There were reports that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer used Aspiration, a now-bankrupt company, to circumvent the salary cap and pay Leonard extra cash. Although the investigation has not been a major topic of […] The post Clippers Issue Statement on Kawhi Leonard Situation as NBA Investigation Pauses Trade to Raptors appeared first on EssentiallySpor...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors will not be completed until the NBA's investigation is concluded.
The Toronto Raptors have put their trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation of Leonard and the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: The LA Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered around Kawhi Leonard will not be completed until the NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented […]
The Toronto Raptors are being unfairly punished as the Kawhi Leonard trade with the Los Angeles Clippers has not been finalized.
While the city of Toronto and all Raptors fans were looking forward to the return of Kawhi Leonard following the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, it appears we all have to throw on the brakes for the time being. The trade will not be complete until the NBA concludes its investigation into the cap-circumvention scandal involving the Clippers and Leonard. Just in on NBA Today -- league's ongoing investigation puts a pause on Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade: pic.twitter.com/phgcaiC...