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‘I’m Not Really Championship-Chasing’: Kawhi Leonard Makes First Comments After Toronto Raptors Return
Kawhi Leonard is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors again, and the future Hall of Famer is grateful to be back with the franchise.
Jeff Teague REACTS to Pistons & Wolves pursuing Kawhi Leonard trade this offseason | Club 520 NBA
Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves wanting Kawhi Leonard this offseason before the Los Angeles Chargers ultimately chose to trade him to the Toronto Raptors. The guys talk about how Kawhi would have fit alongside either Cade Cunningham or Anthony Edwards, and Mook goes on to explain why he thinks Kawhi is a better first option than Kevin Durant. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to the ...
Toronto FC Parts Ways with CMO Amid Injury-Plagued Season
After another season marred by injuries, Toronto FC have mutually parted ways with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ira Smith, sources confirmed to Waking The Red. Smith had been with the club for most of Toronto FC’s existence as a team physician, and also previously worked with the Toronto Raptors, the Canadian women’s national basketball team and the Canadian synchronized skating team. He is also the Sports Medicine Physician and the Physician Lead of Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic Canada. His...
Mario Chalmers recalls Chris Bosh’s selfless Heat role
Mario Chalmers believes Chris Bosh’s willingness to change his game was an important part of the Miami Heat’s championship success alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Before joining Miami, Bosh had been the main offensive option in Toronto. His role changed significantly with the Heat, requiring him to spend more time away from the basket […] The post Mario Chalmers recalls Chris Bosh’s selfless Heat role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Raptors may have another lineup question to consider besides Jakob Poeltl conundrum
The Raptors may find themselves contemplating more than one lineup question.
Knicks throw former Raptors wing Ochai Agbaji a lifeline amid career uncertainty
The former Toronto Raptors role player gets a chance to prove himself with the New York Knicks.
Knicks poach two ideal Raptors targets in John Konchar and Drew Eubanks
John Konchar and Drew Eubanks should've been top targets for the Raptors as they finalize their roster ahead of training camp; instead, they end up in New York.
Kawhi Leonard sacrifices millions to rejoin Raptors
Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto is now official after the NBA completed its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and cleared the way for the previously agreed trade. The deal had been arranged in June but remained on hold while the league examined the Clippers for salary-cap circumvention. The investigation ultimately found violations, resulting in […] The post Kawhi Leonard sacrifices millions to rejoin Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
3 Blockbuster Trades That Could Make The Raptors Even More Dangerous
Here are three blockbuster trades that could make the Raptors even more dangerous after bringing Kawhi Leonard back
Kawhi Leonard Returns to the Toronto Raptors | Open Gym Presented by Bell
Open Gym goes behind the scenes as Bobby Webster works to bring Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors. Through a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers involving Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick, Bobby Webster makes a blockbuster move to bring the 7-time All-Star back to the Raptors after 7 years. Cameras go behind the scenes as Bobby welcomes Kawhi back to Toronto, as we see his first moments touching down in the city. #Raptors #TorontoRaptors
Kawhi Leonard is here to score
Time to make things right. The post Kawhi Leonard is here to score first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Knicks sign former NBA lottery pick
The New York Knicks announced another signing ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team officially announced signing former NBA lottery pick Ochai Agbaji to an Exhibit 9 contract. Selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Agbaji will enter his fifth NBA season. The 26-year-old appeared in 62 games (13 starts) with Brooklyn and Toronto last season, recording 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds over 15.7 minutes. During his 2024-25 season, he recorded 10.4 points on 49.8% shooting, 3.8 rebo...
Knicks sign Ochai Agbaji
The New York Knicks have continued adding competition to their roster by signing Ochai Agbaji to an Exhibit 9 contract. Agbaji joins New York after spending the first four seasons of his NBA career with three different organizations. The 26-year-old began his career with the Utah Jazz before later playing for the Toronto Raptors and […] The post Knicks sign Ochai Agbaji appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rival Watch: What NBA analysts are saying about Kawhi Leonard trade
After a long wait, the Toronto Raptors have officially shaken the basketball world. The Raptors have re-acquired Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033), a 2027 first-round pick swap, and two second-rounders (2030, 2033). Bringing Leonard back to Toronto rekindles some of the magic from the Raptors’ 2019 NBA Championship run. That was the lone title in Raptors history, and Leonard won Finals MVP for...
Clippers’ goal all summer was building a playoff team without Kawhi Leonard. Is that realistic?
The Los Angeles Clippers will enter the 2026-27 season without Kawhi Leonard, but the organization’s expectations have not changed despite officially trading the star forward back to the Toronto Raptors. NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed during the latest episode of Bleacher Report’s “Insider Notebook” that Los Angeles has spent the offseason attempting to construct a […] The post Clippers’ goal all summer was building a playoff team without Kawhi Leonard. Is that realistic? appeared first o...
Raptors fans left baffled by video of Kawhi Leonard in studio with Chinese rapper after Clippers drama
After all the drama surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, the recently acquired Toronto Raptors star was in the studio with a Chinese rapper, which baffled some fans. Top Barry posted a video of himself with Leonard in the studio on Friday, Sep. 4, a couple of days after the NBA punished Steve […] The post Raptors fans left baffled by video of Kawhi Leonard in studio with Chinese rapper after Clippers drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jeff Teague REACTS to Pistons & Wolves trying to TRADE for Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Celtics intro
On the Wednesday, September 16 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly trying to trade for Kawhi Leoanrd before the Los Angeles Clippers ultimately settled on the Toronto Raptors. The guys talk about how Kawhi would have fit next to either Cade Cunningham, or Anthony Edwards. Later, the guys react to Paul George’s introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics, and how PG was quick to talk about h...
NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard spurned Timberwolves, Pistons’ trade advances before Raptors blockbuster
Kawhi Leonard is back in a familiar place as he will enter his second stint with the Toronto Raptors. Leonard wants to put all the summer brouhaha behind him and focus on giving the Raptors their second title. Leonard’s return to Toronto will be made official in the coming days. His move hit a major […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard spurned Timberwolves, Pistons’ trade advances before Raptors blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Raptors-Mavericks Trade Idea Brings Former NBA Finals Starter To Toronto
As the Raptors seek more upgrades after acquiring Kawhi Leonard, we explore a trade that could help them bolster their frontcourt by acquiring Daniel Gafford.
Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Will Face Major Hurdles to Become a Hall of Famer, Per Former NBA Journeyman
Many believe Kawhi Leonard, now officially with the Toronto Raptors, got a slap on the wrist after the NBA announced the punishments for the Los Angeles Clippers’ salary cap circumvention scandal. According to former NBA player Eddie Johnson, Leonard may have gotten away with a $700,000 fine for now. But the Toronto Raptors forward should [...]
Kawhi Leonard chose Raptors despite multiple offers
Kawhi Leonard reportedly had opportunities to continue his career with other teams before deciding that a return to Toronto was the right move for him. According to Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams interested in acquiring Leonard. Both were also prepared to discuss a contract extension with the veteran […] The post Kawhi Leonard chose Raptors despite multiple offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic
Brian Windhorst has recalled an interesting story about the Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for the Raptors in 2019. Toronto started to notice a unusual tactic by the Clippers, Windhorst says. “There was an analysis done by the Raptors before games about where to put scouts,” Windhorst said […] The post Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Two teams Kawhi Leonard rejected for Raptors return revealed
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard chose to return to Canada despite trade interest from the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other teams willing to offer him a contract extension, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. "This is a complete legacy play for Kawhi," Charania said on TSN . "There were teams – Detroit, Minnesota, others – that had interest in trading for him, that wanted to trade for him, that wanted to give him an extension." "But he made a decision becau...
The Real Reason the Raptors’ Trade for Kawhi Leonard May Not Go Through
Back in June, the Toronto Raptors agreed to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a first-round The post The Real Reason the Raptors’ Trade for Kawhi Leonard May Not Go Through appeared first on We Never Stop .
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