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Raptors Notes: Kawhi Trade, DeRozan, Valanciunas, CMB

Hoops Rumors, Established source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 2 months ago

Barring a direct punishment of Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, which isn’t considered any more likely now that the trade has been put on hold until the Aspiration investigation concludes, the terms of the blockbuster deal that will send the two-time Finals MVP back to the Raptors aren’t expected to be altered, according to Sam Amick, […]

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Hawks Among Teams Eyeing Peyton Watson

Hoops Rumors, Established source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 2 months ago

The Clippers maintain their previously reported interest in Peyton Watson, while the Hawks have also shown “fresh” interest in the Nuggets‘ restricted free agent forward, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, for either team to offer Watson the $25MM+ annual salary he’s reportedly seeking, a sign-and-trade would almost certainly be necessary. […]

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Current NBA Trade Candidates

Reddit r/torontoraptors2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Let’s assume the NBA concludes the investigation, Kawhi will be suspended for 20 games, the Raptors are comfortable with that, and they negotiate a lower price with the Clippers (i.e., minimal-to-no draft picks). How would you approach upgrading the team with Kawhi for Ingram/Dick still complete but with multiple picks to work with? submitted by /u/perrieh [link] [comments]

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Legal expert weighs in on Kawhi trade being paused Sports 2 hours 4 min read

Bluesky Discovery2 months ago

A proposed trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors has been put on hold following an NBA investigation into Leonard's 2024 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. The investigation, opened in September, centers on allegations that Leonard signed a US$28-million "no-show" endorsement deal with Aspiration, an environmental financial technology company, that required no work beyond remaining with the Clippers. Aspiration later entered bankruptcy after its co-founder was c...

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Kawhi Trade Value Could Change Based on Aspiration Scandal

Yahoo Sports NBA, High-authority source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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The NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers possibly circumventing the salary cap via a no-show endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard has officially become a basketball controversy. The Clippers and the Toronto Raptors announced this week their trade involving Leonard is on hold pending the outcome of the league probe. The possibility that Leonard’s contract will be …

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Dunc'd On: Darryn vs AJ; Kawhi On Hold; LeBron Annoys

RealGM, Established source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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We give our early summer league impressions on Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer. Then, what to make of the Kawhi Leonard trade being on hold? Is this evidence that the league is handling this the wrong way? We also talk about the ongoing LeBron James drama on where he will play next year, and where he should play next year. Plus, the latest on Peyton Watson and the Clippers and breaking down the six-team trade. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! It'...

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Jerry Colangelo Leads New Las Vegas Bid As Seattle Interest Lags

RealGM, Established source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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A group led by former NBA executive Jerry Colangelo and Horizon Sports & Experiences CEO David Levy announced plans Wednesday to submit an NBA expansion bid for Las Vegas. The group, called the Las Vegas Jacks, claims to have already raised $8 billion. Front Office Sports reported that former Bulls point guard Jay Williams and former Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro are also part of the group. The Jacks intend to build their own arena and an accompanying entertainment district if awarded a fran...

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser Underwent Follow-Up Procedure On Foot

Hoops Rumors, Established source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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After having season-ending surgery in March to address a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, Clippers big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser has since undergone a follow-up procedure this offseason, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Murray explains, the most recent procedure removed “hardware” from the initial surgery and is considered a normal […]

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Pacers Signing Kobe Brown To Two-Way Contract

Hoops Rumors, Established source2 months agoNBA logoNBA
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The Pacers have agreed to bring back free agent forward Kobe Brown on a two-way contract, reports Tony East of Forbes. The 30th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Brown spent his first two-and-a-half NBA seasons with the Clippers before being traded to Indiana in the Ivica Zubac blockbuster at February’s trade deadline. Although the […]

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