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...
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The trade that would send Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers back to the Raptors remains on hold while the NBA completes its ongoing investigation into the Clippers. In a statement to ESPN, the Clippers said they have fully cooperated with the league over the past 10 months, participating in interviews, providing thousands of documents, and […]
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The blockbuster trade sending future Hall of Famer Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors is on hold. The trade can’t be completed until the NBA finishes the Aspiration investigation. LAC allegedly circumvented the salary cap to compensate Leonard under the table. The Clippers, in a statement to ESPN on […]
When the Nationals signed Foster Griffin in December of 2025, he was labeled as a low-upside reclamation project. The southpaw hadn’t thrown an MLB pitch since September of 2022, a season in which he posted an 8.33 ERA across 6.1 innings with the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays. His prestige as a 2014 […]
Kawhi watch is back.
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Pranešama, kad milžiniški mainai tarp Los Andželo „ Clippers “ ir Toronto „ Raptors “ klubų, kurių epicentre atsidūrė Kawhi Leonardas , vis dar gali žlugti. ESPN žurnalistas Shamsa Charania pasidalijo Los Andželo „Clippers“ organizacijos komentaru, kuriame pažymima, kad Kawhi Leonardo mainai nebus užbaigti tol, kol nesibaigs NBA tyrimas dėl šios franšizės. „Pastaruosius 10 mėnesių mūsų organizacija visapusiškai bendradarbiavo su NBA tyrėju, dalyvavo de...
Kawhi Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors is on hold until the NBA finishes its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Maple Leafs’ front office overhaul continues. The club has reportedly parted ways with a litany of staff members, including Darryl Metcalf, Assistant General Manager, Hockey Research and Development; Mark Leach, Director of Amateur Scouting; Dave Morrison, Senior Advisor of Player Personnel; and Hayley Wickenheiser, Assistant General Manager, Player Development. Since John Chayka and Mats […]
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The Raptors agreed to acquire Leonard from the Clippers in June.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to struggle. Despite the home run from last night, his offensive woes continue. And that’s a bad problem to have. Toronto has spent so much of this MLB season waiting for the familiar names to provide…
The dream has been slaughtered by the Anaheim Ducks. Leo Carlsson is not coming to the Philadelphia Flyers after the Ducks decided to match the offer sheet that Danny Briere tendered less than a week ago. At least we know a little bit earlier than expected and we aren’t going to experience another day of torture, waiting for the team to make their decision.
Now, the Flyers can move on with their business.
The NHL offseason is just a couple weeks old and it would be surprising if the ...
Dylan Cease may have changed the Blue Jays’ MLB trade deadline conversation in one night. That does not mean Toronto should suddenly act recklessly. One dominant start, even one that nearly becomes a no-hitter, should not erase every concern on…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly parted ways with director of amateur scouting Mark Leach and senior advisor of player personnel Dave Morrison, according to a report from Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun. The move follows the report from earlier in the day that assistant general manager Daryl Metcalf would be leaving the organization….
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly parted ways with director of amateur scouting Mark Leach, assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, and senior advisor of player personnel Dave Morrison. First to report was Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun. The move follows the report from earlier in the day that assistant general manager Darryl Metcalf would…
Steve Sullivan is sticking around the Maple Leafs organization, taking over as head coach of the Toronto Marlies after John Gruden officially joined the Maple Leafs’ staff earlier this week. Sullivan becomes the ninth head coach in Marlies history. “Steve has earned this opportunity through his work with both the Maple Leafs and Marlies and […]
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Bellemare steps into a hockey operations role after wrapping up his playing career overseas.
Sullivan previously served as an assistant coach with the Maple Leafs in 2025-26.
The Raptors need another wing to come off the bench and space the floor, and the perfect solution may be on the summer league roster: Seth Lundy.
Steve Sullivan will become the 9th head coach in Toronto Marlies history, the team confirmed Thursday. Sullivan spent the 2025-26 campaign as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he was primarily tasked with overseeing the power play. Toronto fired assistant Marc Savard in December, and Sullivan’s hiring led to a direct improvement…
The SF Giants lost 10-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays, and Pride hat defacer Ryan Walker was a huge losing part of it.
This past Tuesday marked four years since the Ottawa Senators acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks. This was done in hopes of complementing Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Drake…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Steve Sullivan head coach of the Toronto Marlies.
It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs are continuing their overhaul throughout the summer. Toronto parted ways with assistant general manager Darryl Metcalf, Vick Polatian of The Leafs Nation reports. Metcalf was responsible for hockey research and development, with an analytically-minded approach to the game. Metcalf’s departure has yet to be announced by the Maple…
There’s been a lot of discussion about whether the Toronto Mple Leafs have properly replaced Mitch Marner. And that’s probably the biggest question hanging over this team heading into the…