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The Raptors and Clippers continue to have serious discussions about a Kawhi Leonard trade and there’s “momentum” on a deal that would send the two-time Finals MVP back to Toronto, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer first reported the Raptors’ interest in a reunion with Leonard, […]
Rumors about the possibility of the Clippers and Raptors completing a Kawhi Leonard trade continued to percolate throughout the day on Monday, with ESPN’s Shams Charania stating on SportsCenter (Twitter video link) that the two teams seem motivated to make a deal. Charania suggested during that TV appearance that Leonard’s time with the Clippers may […]
DHJ Quick Take: Raptors Favored for Kawhi Leonard, Mavericks Unlikely The Toronto Raptors are viewed as the favorite to land Kawhi Leonard, while the Dallas Mavericks are considered unlikely amid league skepticism that he would sign an extension in Dallas, a reunion that would have paired him again with Masai Ujiri. DALLAS — The Dallas […]
Raptors should target Jrue Holiday as a potential point guard upgrade after missing out on Ja Morant in a trade stunner by Portland.
The Raptors have declined their 2026/27 team option on forward/center Jonathan Mogbo, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). Mogbo’s third-year option was worth $2,296,271. The Raptors could technically tender him a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent, but we haven’t seen any reports indicating that happened. It also wouldn’t make much […]
Raptors' revived interest in Kawhi Leonard could lead to one of the most surprising reunions in NBA history.
Leonard adds something the Raptors have only had when they won the title in 2019 Yes, you’ve heard that right — the Toronto Raptors have been in dire need of a true number one option on offense since they won the Larry ‘O Brien trophy seven years ago. In the midst of the ongoing talks […]
The 2026-27 NBA destinations for two former Hoosiers were confirmed on Monday. The Raptors are exercising their team option on Trayce Jackson-Davis‘ contract for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple reports. The move ensures that Jackson-Davis’ $2.41 million salary will be fully guaranteed. A 2023 second-round pick by Golden State, Jackson-Davis was traded from the [...]
Unlike when the Raptors acquired Leonard in the 2018 offseason, his addition doesn't instantly make the Raptors championship favorites.
The Toronto Raptors are trying to trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Toronto acquired Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2018 and Leonard guided the franchise to the 2019 championship against the Golden State Warriors. In the summer of 2019, Leonard left the […]
Amid hesitation to part with RJ Barrett, the Raptors prioritize Brandon Ingram as a trade chip for Kawhi Leonard over their evident style overlap.
Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Clippers is increasingly uncertain after the team reportedly declined to offer the veteran forward a long-term commitment, leading to serious trade discussions with the Raptors. Leonard is entering the final year of his contract, worth $50.3 million, and reports indicate he would only consider signing an extension with Toronto if […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade talks intensify with Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Raptors’ bold outlook could be the Kawhi Leonard trade trigger as they aim to strengthen their odds in an open Eastern Conference behind the Knicks.
The Raptors want to include Ingram in a trade package for Leonard because of the overlapping skillset, but there could be more to it.
Raptors’ pursuit of Kawhi Leonard focuses on the inclusion of Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick, as Toronto and Los Angeles engage in trade dialogue.
The Raptors are exercising their team option on Trayce Jackson-Davis‘ contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The move ensures that Jackson-Davis’ $2.41MM salary will be fully guaranteed. The former Indiana forward/center, who began his NBA career in Golden State as a 2023 second-round pick, was traded from the Warriors […]
The Toronto Raptors are keeping Trayce Jackson-Davis under contract for the 2026-27 season, as NBA insider Shams Charania reported Monday that the team is exercising the center’s $2.4 million team option. Jackson-Davis, 26, joined Toronto during the 2025-26 season after spending the first part of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. The Raptors […] The post Raptors pick up Trayce Jackson-Davis’ option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Toronto Raptors forward-center Sandro Mamukelashvili is set to test unrestricted free agency after declining his $2.8 million player option for the 2026-27 season. NBA insider Shams Charania reported Monday that Mamukelashvili has opted out of the final year of his contract, with agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports telling ESPN that the […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili enters free agency appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ahead of free agency beginning on Tuesday, the Raptors’ centre has elected to test the market after turning down his 2.8 million dollar option, as per Shams Charania. Mamukelashvili was a core part of Toronto’s frontcourt in the 2025-26 season, where the big man posted averages of 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 stocks, playing […]
The Kawhi Leonard saga finally appears headed towards a conclusion as his former team the Toronto Raptors has been said to be engaged in serious trade discussions with the Los Angeles Clippers in recent days. Toronto are understood to have thrown in draft compensation alongside Brandon Ingram and third-year wing Gradey Dick to match salaries, […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors insider claims Kawhi Leonard is trying to ‘strong-arm’ Clippers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili will turn down his $2.8MM player option for the 2026/27 season, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Mamukelashvili figures to cash in after playing for the $2.5MM veteran’s minimum this season. He far outperformed that deal and will likely land […]
This is what the Raptors gave up for Kawhi (and why it doesn’t matter) Reports confirm that Kawhi Leonard will be a Toronto Raptor: Again On Bobby’s Terms: Toronto nears acquisition of Kawhi Leonard The case for bringing the Klaw back to Toronto Kawhi Leonard trade talks intensify: Toronto is reportedly the only desired destination The Raptors could add Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown, but should they? Will Kawhi Leona...
In the latest chapter of the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, the Clippers’ forward has supposedly knocked the San Antonio Spurs out of the equation, and as per Shams Charania, the only contender for a non Los Angeles trade would be the Toronto Raptors. Previously, Jake Fischer had reported that this was a two-horse race between […]
While the Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly been engaged with the Toronto Raptors in trade negotiations for star forward Kawhi Leonard, it sounds like they covet another star as their top target this offseason.
The Los Angeles Clippers are currently heavily named in trade discussions right now as the franchise is in talks with the Toronto Raptors on a potential trade involving Kawhi Leonard. But that’s not the only big name involving the Clippers right now. Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been rumored to be available via trade […] The post Rumor: Clippers want Jaylen Brown trade ‘bad’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .