Overlooked Kawhi Leonard asset could help solve the Raptors' striking offensive issue
Kawhi Leonard is an elite, reliable three-point shooter, yet it's become an overlooked part of his impact as he's close to a Toronto Raptors return.
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Kawhi Leonard is an elite, reliable three-point shooter, yet it's become an overlooked part of his impact as he's close to a Toronto Raptors return.
Scottie Barnes has already left his mark in Toronto. The 2026-27 season could see him climb even higher. The post 11 ways Scottie Barnes could fly up the Raptors’ record book next season first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The sharpshooter might just be Toronto's secret weapon this season. The post Can Jamison Battle find consistency with new-look Raptors? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard's imminent return to the Raptors is likely to heighten the concerns of Eastern Conference rivals and boost Toronto’s contender status.
Masai Ujiri could add a new layer to the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, with potential moves in the fallout involving Brandon Ingram and the Mavericks.
With Kawhi Leonard returning, Collin Murray-Boyles can focus less on defense and take an offensive leap, which Raptors fans should be excited to see.
The Clippers could look to take on bad contracts for draft compensation.
Brandon Ingram could be on the move again once the Raptors send him to the Clippers.
With Kawhi Leonard not facing a suspension, he's more than likely heading back to the Toronto Raptors, and that's not great news for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Toronto Raptors may be the only safe haven in the NBA for Kawhi Leonard after burning the Los Angeles Clippers to the proverbial ground.
Between Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors have three defenders who could carry Toronto to a title.
Brian Windhorst believes Raptors could reopen Kawhi Leonard trade negotiations after the Clippers’ punishment dramatically shifted the leverage.
Here are three names to watch in Toronto. The post Three Raptors who could break out in 2026-27 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped […]
The trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors for Kawhi Leonard has been put on hold because of the NBA’s investigation. The Clippers’ attempt to get around the team’s salary cap by signing Leonard was the subject of the league’s investigation. It ended on Wednesday, which gave the Raptors a positive update [...]
Kawhi Leonard is expected to sign a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania said the trade is moving forward following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Leonard, with the expectation that Toronto will renegotiate […] The post Kawhi Leonard expected to get Raptors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA essentially maxed out the penalties on the Clippers that the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the league to impose on teams and executives as a result of salary cap circumvention. However, as hard as the NBA came down on the team, Kawhi Leonard was only required to pay $700K to the league despite finding […]
The idea of Domantas Sabonis playing in Toronto could be appealing for the Raptors. However, adding Kawhi Leonard in the near future may have lessened the likelihood of the former scenario coming to fruition. Sabonis has been with the Kings since 2022, shining as one of the best big men in the league. However, the […] The post NBA rumors: Could Raptors revisit Domantas Sabonis trade after Kawhi Leonard deal goes through appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Once the Toronto Raptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers, they are expected to sign the All-Star forward to an extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Kristian The saga is finally over. My immediate reaction, like many jaded Raptors fans, was one fuelled by the feeling I had when watching Steve Ballmer laugh it up during the press conference announcing he had poached Kawhi Leonard from Toronto. I felt vindicated, like justice had been served. Never in my wildest dreams would […]
With the penalties announced for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding an investigation that found the franchise violating salary cap circumvention rules, the sports world is wondering how that impacts one specific move. As rumors surround Leonard and everything surrounding the punishment toward the Clippers, the star was traded to the Toronto Raptors […] The post NBA rumors: Where Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade stands after Clippers punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The last thing the Philadelphia 76ers need right now is Kawhi Leonard returning to the Toronto Raptors.
Apparently, the Kawhi Leonard trade is still on, and his second stay in Toronto may last considerably longer than his first. The Clippers and Raptors spoke Wednesday night following the NBA’s ruling in the salary-cap circumvention investigation and still intend to complete the Leonard trade, ESPN’s Shams Charania said Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show. […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still expected to happen, extension could follow appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Western Conference has undoubtedly dominated the 21st-century NBA. But after blockbuster trades and free agency moves, the Eastern Conference appears to be historically stacked. Now, with newly emerged “super teams” like the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, the fully healthy Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, and true contention from the Miami Heat, Toronto […] The post What Can the Cavs Do To Stand Above Other East Contenders? appeared first on The Lead .
While the NBA announced significant penalties for both the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday, the team reportedly still plans on trading the seven-time All-Star to the Toronto Raptors.