The Raptors and newcomer Kawhi Leonard are making progress toward an agreement on a contract extension, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides are engaged in “advanced” discussions. There has long been an expectation that Leonard and the Raptors would negotiate a new contract once he […]
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are nearing agreement on a contract extension following his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers this week. Leonard and the Raptors have long been expected to sign an extension this offseason. Leonard can sign for up to $126 million over two seasons in addition to his $50.3 million salary for the 2026-27 season. During the 2025-26 season, Leonard averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals. Leonard was an All-NBA selection for the sevent...
Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors are reportedly nearing a two-year, $126 million contract extension to keep the seven-time NBA All-Star in Toronto until 2029.
Kawhi Leonard apparently did not return to Toronto for another one-season stay. Leonard and the Raptors are engaged in “advanced” contract extension talks, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported. The discussions were expected once Leonard officially returned to Toronto on Monday. The Raptors sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round […] The post Raptors, Kawhi Leonard reportedly in advanced extension talks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Appearing on TSN earlier this week (YouTube link), ESPN’s Shams Charania discussed the blockbuster trade that finally sent Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors on Monday after it was initially agreed to on June 30. When asked whether the Clippers and Raptors considered altering the original terms of the deal after Los Angeles was forced […]
Appearing on TSN earlier this week (YouTube link), ESPN’s Shams Charania discussed the blockbuster trade that finally sent Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors on Monday after it was initially agreed to on June 30. When asked whether the Clippers and Raptors considered altering the original terms of the deal after Los Angeles was forced […]
Former LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari isn’t done talking about ex-teammate, and the influence Kawhi Leonard had in the organization’s blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. After Gallinari blasted Leonard for the Clippers’ recent scandal, suggesting George pay the $50 million punishment handed down by the NBA for circumventing the salary […] The post Danilo Gallinari continues anti-Kawhi Leonard media tour with more Clippers’ Paul George trade complaints appea...
Former LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari isn’t done talking about ex-teammate, and the influence Kawhi Leonard had in the organization’s blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. After Gallinari blasted Leonard for the Clippers’ recent scandal, suggesting George pay the $50 million punishment handed down by the NBA for circumventing the salary […] The post Danilo Gallinari continues anti-Kawhi Leonard media tour with more Clippers’ Paul George trade complaints appea...
The Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia (27) reacts after he was called a foul against him on San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, May 14, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by RAY CHAVEZ/MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images In the strangest Family Feud episode ever, Uncle Dennis has usurped his nephew as the biggest Spurs vil...
The Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia (27) reacts after he was called a foul against him on San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, May 14, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by RAY CHAVEZ/MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images In the strangest Family Feud episode ever, Uncle Dennis has usurped his nephew as the biggest Spurs vil...
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was not surprised by the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers stemming from their salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. During an interview with CNBC on Thursday, Curry addressed the league’s investigation and subsequent penalties against the Clippers, saying NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision made sense after the […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry breaks silence on Clippers punishment for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans appear...
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was not surprised by the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers stemming from their salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. During an interview with CNBC on Thursday, Curry addressed the league’s investigation and subsequent penalties against the Clippers, saying NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s decision made sense after the […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry breaks silence on Clippers punishment for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans appear...
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto. He apparently has no interest in taking the deed from Scottie Barnes. “I’m not here to take over anything,” Leonard said during an appearance on the Raptors’ Open Gym. “I just want to win. I want to help Scottie. If it’s Scottie’s team, it’s his team.” That is an […] The post Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t returning to take Raptors from Scottie Barnes appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Now that he is officially back with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard has reflected on the process that led to his return to the team he won a championship with during the 2018-19 season.
Kawhi Leonard has made it clear that he is not returning to Toronto to take over the Raptors from Scottie Barnes, saying he wants to support the team’s young star and head coach Darko Rajakovic’s vision. Speaking with Rajakovic after returning to the Raptors, Leonard discussed his approach to rejoining the franchise where he spent […] The post Kawhi Leonard on Raptors: “If it’s Scottie’s team, it’s his team” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kawhi Leonard made his intentions clear. “I’m not really championship chasing trying to find the best team I could win (with),” Leonard said on the Raptors’ Open Gym YouTube channel....
With Leonard and Barnes, the Raptors are hoping to bring the franchise back to title contention. Question is: Do they have enough in a stronger East to do it?
With Leonard and Barnes, the Raptors are hoping to bring the franchise back to title contention. Question is: Do they have enough in a stronger East to do it?
After the Toronto Raptors finalized their trade for Kawhi Leonard, head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed a story that the seven-time All-Star had never heard before. Upon Leonard’s arrival, Rajakovic caught up with Kawhi in Toronto, where the two reconnected from their days with the San Antonio Spurs. Rajakovic, who was an NBA scout ahead of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals forgotten Kawhi Leonard NBA origin story appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After the Toronto Raptors finalized their trade for Kawhi Leonard, head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed a story that the seven-time All-Star had never heard before. Upon Leonard’s arrival, Rajakovic caught up with Kawhi in Toronto, where the two reconnected from their days with the San Antonio Spurs. Rajakovic, who was an NBA scout ahead of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals forgotten Kawhi Leonard NBA origin story appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Gilbert Arenas believes the Toronto Raptors sacrificed too much of their future when they traded Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft assets to bring Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. Toronto completed the blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on September 14 after the trade had been held up since July. The Raptors […] The post Gilbert Arenas questions Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Gilbert Arenas believes the Toronto Raptors sacrificed too much of their future when they traded Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft assets to bring Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. Toronto completed the blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on September 14 after the trade had been held up since July. The Raptors […] The post Gilbert Arenas questions Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history. The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer him an extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on TSN, via Thomas L. Murray of the New York Post. With only one year remaining on his contract, Leonard […] The post Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history. The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer him an extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on TSN, via Thomas L. Murray of the New York Post. With only one year remaining on his contract, Leonard […] The post Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Los Angeles Clippers have begun a major rebuild following Kawhi Leonard’s controversial departure. Leonard was finally traded to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram,...
The Los Angeles Clippers have begun a major rebuild following Kawhi Leonard’s controversial departure. Leonard was finally traded to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram,...
Stephen Curry and Patrick Beverley have seemingly been adversaries in the NBA for quite some time, with fans never forgetting Beverley’s reported retort to Curry following the LA Clippers’ then acquisitions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. But there was a time when Curry and Beverley were once teammates with Team USA, long before they […] The post Patrick Beverley recalls being teammates with Stephen Curry on U19 USA team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen Curry and Patrick Beverley have seemingly been adversaries in the NBA for quite some time, with fans never forgetting Beverley’s reported retort to Curry following the LA Clippers’ then acquisitions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. But there was a time when Curry and Beverley were once teammates with Team USA, long before they […] The post Patrick Beverley recalls being teammates with Stephen Curry on U19 USA team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Former NBA player Eddie Johnson believes Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors could face a lengthy wait before eventually being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson argued that Leonard’s accomplishments may not be enough to make him a first-ballot selection, predicting that voters could deliberately delay his induction for several years. “When he […] The post Eddie Johnson: Kawhi Leonard won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Famer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Former NBA player Eddie Johnson believes Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors could face a lengthy wait before eventually being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson argued that Leonard’s accomplishments may not be enough to make him a first-ballot selection, predicting that voters could deliberately delay his induction for several years. “When he […] The post Eddie Johnson: Kawhi Leonard won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Famer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kawhi Leonard's image has been tarnished following a brutal offseason that led to the Clippers receiving historic fines, so is the superstar player still in the running to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor. The Clippers traded Leonard to Toronto in June, but the deal was put on hold amid the NBA’s investigation into the LA organization violating salary cap circumvention rules. The league found wrongdoing and the Clippers’ punishment includes losing five first-round picks and a $30 million fine. Kawhi Leonard of...
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor. The Clippers traded Leonard to Toronto in June, but the deal was put on hold amid the NBA’s investigation into the LA organization violating salary cap circumvention rules. The league found wrongdoing and the Clippers’ punishment includes losing five first-round picks and a $30 million fine. Kawhi Leonard of...
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor. The Clippers traded Leonard to Toronto in June, but the deal was put on hold amid the NBA’s investigation into the LA organization violating...
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.
The Clippers have officially moved on from Kawhi Leonard, but the return from Toronto does not erase the long-term damage caused by the NBA’s salary-cap investigation. Los Angeles received Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders for Leonard. Those assets provide useful pieces for a franchise already moving […] The post Clippers face difficult rebuild despite Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Clippers have officially moved on from Kawhi Leonard, but the return from Toronto does not erase the long-term damage caused by the NBA’s salary-cap investigation. Los Angeles received Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders for Leonard. Those assets provide useful pieces for a franchise already moving […] The post Clippers face difficult rebuild despite Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.