The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are still expected to complete their blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade, despite the deal remaining unofficial amid the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. Los Angeles previously agreed to send Leonard to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks and a pick swap. The trade, […]
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Hopefully, the trade will be finalized any day now.
The Clippers agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors on June 30, but that blockbuster deal has been on hold until the NBA competed its investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Leonard through a series of “no-show” endorsement deals. The league announced the results of that investigation last week, […]
The Toronto Raptors have the assets to pull off a deadline splash, as they did in 2019 when they traded for Marc Gasol.
The Raptors are entering 2026-27 with more to lose, and a lot more to gain.
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Will we get 2024/25 Yak back for this season?
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There have been recently rumblings about Nikola Jokic and the Raptors, could we ever see him leave Denver? Jokic is set to make just over $59 million in the 2026-27 season, but has a player option for 2027-28, so he could become a free agent as early as next summer. If he was to ever […]
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Sandro Mamukelashveli has been enjoying his time with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers teammates experience the European nation Slovenia. Mamukelashveli is preparing for the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He spent last season with the Toronto Raptors before signing a four-year deal with Los Angeles this offseason. […]
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The Raptors' decision not to make a decision on RJ Barrett's future by extending him or trading him could seriously haunt the franchise in the near future.
The NBA just dropped the hammer on the LA Clippers, but Kawhi Leonard may be walking away from the fallout with something far more valuable than a clean slate. The seven-time All-Star was fined $700,000, yet his path back to Toronto remains intact. With the investigation now concluded, the Raptors’ blockbuster trade could be shaping […]
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The L.A. Clippers opted against sending Kawhi Leonard to the Golden State Warriors in February, only to end up with a worse trade from the Toronto Raptors.
It has been 10 days since the Pelicans agreed to terms with free agent swingman Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year deal worth a reported $16MM, but the signing still isn’t official. In the space below, we’re taking a closer look at exactly why that deal isn’t done yet and what New Orleans might be waiting […]
Samson Folk tries to rank Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes as a duo in the NBA.
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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.
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The sharpshooter might just be Toronto's secret weapon this season.
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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.