The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into a new era after trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, with interim CEO/governor John Gibson addressing the franchise’s direction for the first time. Leonard was officially traded on Sept. 14, with Los Angeles receiving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap […]
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TEMPE – For NHL fans in Arizona, Saturday will look a little different. The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing their team to Mullett Arena for a team practice. Toronto Maple Leafs hold practice at ASU’s Mullett Arena: AZ natives Auston Matthew, Matthew Knies, former Coyotes GM John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs will hold […]
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith reacts to the New York Knicks stalling extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Kawhi Leonard agreeing to a 2-year/$115M contract with the Toronto Raptors. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NBA
Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley has become a fairly polarizing figure, but Kawhi Leonard's return has positioned him to quiet his critics.
The Toronto Raptors may not be finished making major moves after bringing Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. With training camp opening next week, Raptors general manager Bobby Webster indicated Thursday that Toronto still has enough draft capital to make another aggressive move as it enters the 2026-27 season with renewed championship aspirations. “If we […]
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Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster has revealed that negotiations to bring Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto began around draft week, with the organization taking time to evaluate the risks before completing the deal. "We wouldn't have agreed to the deal if we didn't have a level of confidence it would get done," Webster told reporters on Thursday, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN . Toronto's familiarity with Leonard also played an important role. The 35-year-old previously spent the 2018-19 s...
Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Dylan Cease’s season is over due to a shoulder injury. The Blue Jays made a push but were ultimately eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday as well. With the focus now on 2027, fans are surely wondering if Cease’s injury will cause any concerns for the offseason or next year. […]
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"Those habits are the ones we are expecting to rub off the most"
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Although there are clearly delineated roles for the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs, there was internal competition through the first week of training camp. Jack Roslovic was placed on the first line with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews, while also getting the first look on the team’s first power play unit, over Knies and Gavin McKenna….
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General Manager of the Raptors, Bobby Webster, addressed members of the press this morning ahead of the upcoming media day. He fielded questions on the proverbial summer of love between the Raptors, Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard, as well as giving his thoughts on both the off-season and the season ahead. Here are four key takeaways. […]
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The Toronto Raptors need Kawhi Leonard to stay healthy to contend, but his injury history is extensive. RJ Barrett is the key to navigating it.
With the return of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the front office needs to address one issue that has been an ongoing problem.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have welcomed back defensive defenceman Chris Tanev with open arms, and frankly, there isn’t anyone happier about No. 8 returning to the lineup than Tanev’s defensive partner, Jake McCabe. The Maple Leafs hosted the Ottawa Senators in another split-squad night of preseason hockey, and Toronto put on a show on home…
TORONTO — Boys trip! The Toronto Maple Leafs are hopping on the private jet, flying to Arizona and squeezing in a long weekend of team bonding before the puck drops on the 2026-27 season. “A new year, fresh start. Wanted to do something different. And (MLSE CEO) Keith Pelley actually brought it up to say, you know, feels like Muskoka is great, everyone loves it, but it’s getting a little stale,” general manager John Chayka explained of the getaway. “It’s less about time away and more about tim...
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna has made some strong early impressions, and his skill may make his transition to the NHL much smoother than it was when he adapted to the NCAA.
On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Why are the Maple Leafs finishing their training camp in Arizona? Is it a good or bad thing? (16:30) Blood is thicker than water (30:00) Tottenham, Pastrnak and the captain debate (36:00) BOG, expansion and eventually replacing Gary (46:00) Fantilli update with a sprinkle of Hellebuyck (48:30) Stick Taps Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here:...
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with assembled reporters at Wednesday’s morning skate, to discuss the team’s upcoming excursion to Arizona. The team will spend the weekend in Arizona following Thursday’s practice in Etobicoke, before returning to Toronto on Sunday, ahead of Tuesday’s regular season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Maple Leafs captain…
Vladimir Guerrero signed a $500 million contract before last season.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares can’t help but be amazed by how quickly Gavin McKenna is getting comfortable with the NHL pace. It was only his second preseason game, and with a lot of runway left to go, but Wednesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators was the first time McKenna put on full display…
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller isn’t concerned over a potential injury to forward Nick Paul, he told reporters following their 6-1 win preseason over the Ottawa Senators. Paul, who was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning over the summer, has been skating with Easton Cowan and Colton Sissons and finding some early chemistry…
As the Toronto Blue Jays put the finishing touches on a disappointing 2026 season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't backing down from a recent quote he about his individual performance and the contract extension he signed last year.
The Yankees handled Tampa Bay for the second time in as many days, blowing them out 9-2 behind a pair of Ben Rice home runs as well as a Ryan McMahon grand slam. Of course, there was another game played in between that didn’t go New York’s way, but overall they’ve had a solid series […]