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NBA rumors: Why Mavericks aren’t considered ‘plausible’ Kawhi Leonard trade destination

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard ranks high among the list of elite stars expected to be on the move this offseason. And while a number of teams are interested, the Toronto Raptors, with whom Leonard won the championship back in 2019, appear to be at the forefront of the race. Among the teams interested […] The post NBA rumors: Why Mavericks aren’t considered ‘plausible’ Kawhi Leonard trade destination appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA rumors: Shams says Clippers, Raptors ‘seriously engaged’ in Kawhi Leonard trade talks

Over the past few days, Kawhi Leonard’s name has come up in trade rumors, as the Los Angeles Clippers seem open to moving him. The one team he has interest in going to is the Toronto Raptors, and both teams are seriously engaged in trying to get a deal done, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. […] The post NBA rumors: Shams says Clippers, Raptors ‘seriously engaged’ in Kawhi Leonard trade talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: Maple Leafs expected to be among teams pursuing Patrick Kane during free agency

During a summer where the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick, another former first overall selection could be heading to Scotiabank Arena this fall. Toronto is expected to be among the teams in the mix for Patrick Kane, if he elects to test free agency, Nick Alberga of The Leafs…

Maple Leafs’ Måns Gudmundsson models his game after Red Wings’ Moritz Seider

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Måns Gudmundsson said he looks up to Detroit Red Wings star Moritz Seider, upon being selected at the 2026 NHL Draft. Gudmundsson was taken with the No. 76 overall pick by the Maple Leafs. He is a 6-foot-3 defenceman with terrific puck skills, and he could eventually graduate into a possible…

Maple Leafs draft grades: Evaluating Toronto’s ten picks at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the draft with an incredible stroke of fortune after jumping up and winning the draft lottery. And with a little help from Justin Bieber, they took full advantage by selecting this year’s premier winger, Gavin McKenna. From there, Toronto shifted its focus toward strengthening organizational depth, particularly on the blue…

Report: Raptors Receive Major Insider Update on Kawhi Leonard Trade Push

Kawhi Leonard may be on the move this offseason, with several franchises monitoring his situation with the Los Angeles Clippers.According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, there is an opportunity for Leonard to return to the Toronto Raptors, the team with which he won the 2019 NBA championship.“There are plenty of moving parts and some contradictory information […] The post Report: Raptors Receive Major Insider Update on Kawhi Leonard Trade Push appeared first on HEAVY .

How flexibility and optionality informed John Chayka’s 1st NHL Draft as Leafs GM

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is fond of speaking about flexibility and optionality, when outlining his vision for the team. These are more than corporate buzzwords for the Ivey graduate, and he clearly incorporated these concepts into his draft with the Maple Leafs, where the industry’s analysts provided the team with a consensus…

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka happy to provide fresh start for Brandon Carlo in St. Louis

Brandon Carlo wasn’t with the Toronto Maple Leafs for very long, but it was time for a fresh start. Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka traded Carlo to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, landing the No. 73 and No. 76 picks overall. Toronto used the No. 73 pick on forward Zach Olsen, then selected defenceman…

Clippers and Raptors discuss Kawhi Leonard trade

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have held serious trade discussions centered around a potential Kawhi Leonard return to Toronto, according to Jake Fischer. The talks come as Leonard’s future in Los Angeles remains uncertain with the veteran forward entering the final season of his contract. “The Raptors and Clippers have held real trade […] The post Clippers and Raptors discuss Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mavs’ Offer for Kawhi Leonard Revealed as GM Masai Ujiri Puts 4x NBA Champion on Trade Block for Reunion After 8 Years

Eight years after Masai Ujiri pushed all his chips in to bring Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the veteran executive could reportedly be eyeing a similar gamble in his new stint with the Dallas Mavericks. But this time, bringing the two-time Finals MVP to Dallas may come at a hefty cost. The team may […] The post Mavs’ Offer for Kawhi Leonard Revealed as GM Masai Ujiri Puts 4x NBA Champion on Trade Block for Reunion After 8 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports .

John Chayka Promises Maple Leafs Will Be ‘Aggressive’ on July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka promised that his team will be “aggressive” when free agency opens on July 1.Even after acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal and giving him an eight-year, $68 million contract, the Maple Leafs still have over $22 million in cap space this […] The post John Chayka Promises Maple Leafs Will Be ‘Aggressive’ on July 1 appeared first on HEAVY .

John Schneider Responds to Calls to Bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided clarity on the possibility of benching first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero had another awful day at the plate on Sunday in the Blue Jays’ 3-2 loss, going 0-4. Right now, Guerrero is hitting just .268 with a below-average .697 OPS and a shockingly low 4 homers this […] The post John Schneider Responds to Calls to Bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appeared first on HEAVY .

The Maple Leafs’ current direction: a middle ground between competing now and long-term building? — Draft Weekend Notebook

Ever since MLSE President Keith Pelley dismissed Brad Treliving as GM of the Maple Leafs, he and the rest of the Leafs’ leadership have been abundantly clear: They fully intend to compete next season, with no plan to sell off their core of prime-aged and veteran players. It has been obvious for months: the Leafs […] The post The Maple Leafs’ current direction: a middle ground between competing now and long-term building? — Draft Weekend Notebook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Sunday Scramble: How long can Stan Bowman wait for the best Nurse trade offer?

Early last week, it seemed like we were on the cusp of a Darnell Nurse trade. The closer we got to the NHL Draft, the quieter the chatter got.  With some cheaper names like Rasmus Ristolainen and Morgan Rielly out there, intriguing RFAs Alexander Nikishin or Braden Schneider, and the star-chasing potential of Zach Werenski…