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Has your opinion / perception of Kawhi changed after the investigation?

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Obviously he’s one of the greatest Raptors of all time and brought us a championship. But with all that went down post 2019, and the findings of the investigation now uncovered, has your opinion of Kawhi changed? The raptors (IMO) is a top-tier organization that is built on strong ethics. However, based on how things went down, AND Kawhi basically taking zero accountability, do we even want this type of player on our team? submitted by /u/FloorGeneral2029 [link] [comments]

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Timberwolves Sign Jonathan Kuminga To Two-Year Deal

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The Timberwolves have finalized their two-year, $12.4MM contract with free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. Word broke on August 26 that Kuminga had agreed to a two-year deal with Minnesota that includes a second-year player option. The Timberwolves used the taxpayer mid-level exception to complete the transaction. At the […]

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Epstein reporter erupts at media over Pablo Torre slight after his Clippers vindication

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Updated Sep 4, 2:29 AM ET

After the NBA handed the Clippers a historic punishment, one of the country’s most decorated investigative journalists believes Pablo Torre still isn’t getting enough credit. Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, whose “Perversion of Justice” investigation helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and the system that protected him, ripped The New York Times and The Athletic...

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The Kawhi Leonard Clippers scandal won’t heal Spurs fans’ old wounds

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts to a play during the first quarter of the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Intuit Dome on April 07, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA concluded its inves...

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NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider floats Warriors' Jimmy Butler-AD trade, but not now

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With the Reaper hot on their trail, the Golden State Warriors are frantically relocating year after year. They are not moving very far down the road, however. Their limited financial flexibility and diminishing window of competitiveness convinced them to place their trust in polarizing wing Jimmy Butler, which was enough to delay a rebuild but […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider floats Warriors’ Jimmy Butler-AD trade, but not now appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Could Raptors revisit Domantas Sabonis trade after Kawhi Leonard deal goes through

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The idea of Domantas Sabonis playing in Toronto could be appealing for the Raptors. However, adding Kawhi Leonard in the near future may have lessened the likelihood of the former scenario coming to fruition. Sabonis has been with the Kings since 2022, shining as one of the best big men in the league. However, the […] The post NBA rumors: Could Raptors revisit Domantas Sabonis trade after Kawhi Leonard deal goes through appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks star Kyrie Irving leaves Dusty May blown away with standout qualities

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Updated Sep 4, 8:24 AM ET

Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May has already gotten a close look at Kyrie Irving’s preparation for the 2026-2027 NBA Season, and what he has seen has left him thoroughly impressed. May recently joined the 105.3 The FAN podcast to discuss Irving’s status and the impact he could have on the team. After watching the […] The post Mavericks star Kyrie Irving leaves Dusty May blown away with standout qualities appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mark Cuban concedes Pablo Torre was right - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 4, 8:24 AM ET

Mark Cuban appears to have conceded his long-running public disagreement with Pablo Torre over the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers controversy. After the NBA handed the Clippers severe penalties for violating salary-cap circumvention rules, Cuban responded to Torre with just two words: “Congrats Pablo.” The message represented a sharp reversal. Cuban had strongly defended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer […] The post Mark Cuban concedes Pablo Torre was right appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Nets star Julius Randle wants no championship credit from Knicks rebuild

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Julius Randle is not interested in claiming a title that was not his to win. Now suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets, the veteran forward was recently asked whether he should count himself as a champion given the role he played in the New York Knicks’ long climb back to relevance. Randle politely declined the […] The post Nets star Julius Randle wants no championship credit from Knicks rebuild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ next target could be snatched away by defending champs

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Updated Sep 4, 6:32 PM ET

The Lakers may have found their post-Jonathan Kuminga fallback plan. The reigning NBA champions could spoil that one, too. Veteran guard Bruce Brown has emerged as a potential Lakers target following Los Angeles’ failed pursuit of Kuminga, but NBA insider Brett Siegel believes the Knicks are currently the more realistic landing spot. Bruce Brown of...

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Anthony Edwards pleased with Timberwolves’ offseason - TalkBasket.net

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Anthony Edwards is reportedly pleased with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason moves as the franchise reshaped its roster around its All-Star guard. “Ant, from what I am told, is very pleased by the Wolves’ offseason,” Brian Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective podcast, via HoopsHype. “Going to get LaMelo (Ball), making this deal happen for (Jonathan) […] The post Anthony Edwards pleased with Timberwolves’ offseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jonathan Kuminga headlines 3 Timberwolves NBA 2K27 player ratings that will need major updates this season

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have suddenly become a team reminiscent of the Showtime Lakers after the signing of former Hawks and Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and a trade for former Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. The additions of Ball and Kuminga give coach Chris Finch’s team enough youth, speed and athleticism to run their opponents out of […] The post Jonathan Kuminga headlines 3 Timberwolves NBA 2K27 player ratings that will need major updates this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic Sign Malaki Branham, JD Davison To Exhibit 10 Contracts

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The Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced today (via Twitter). While the terms of the two agreements were not disclosed, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel previously reported that Branham would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando and he confirms Davison is on an Exhibit […]

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Bill Simmons in disbelief of Clippers, Steve Ballmer hitting ‘new rock bottom’

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Updated Sep 4, 2:45 PM ET

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year by the NBA. The league’s investigation found Ballmer and the Clippers were guilty of violating the salary cap circumvention rules. The Clippers have been stripped of five first-round picks and have been fined $30 million. Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO...

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