Toronto Raptors

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The Celtics take on the Raptors in their first Summer League action.

Sixers Dean Wade spent seven seasons doing the dirty work in Cleveland. Now, he believes he’ll be doing much of the same in Philadelphia. Speaking with Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wade said he sees himself as a natural fit alongside the Sixers’ high-powered offense because of what he brings at the other end […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Previewing the Raptors’ second game of the Summer League tournament.

The Los Angeles Clippers operated under the belief that the NBA's ongoing investigation into alleged cap impropriety involving Kawhi Leonard and business sponsor Aspiration would not affect the completion of his trade. That impression shaped weeks of trade discussions before the Clippers agreed to terms with the Toronto Raptors. The league later informed the Raptors that any sanctions tied to Leonard personally would fall solely on them, separate from any penalties the Clippers may still face...

Here is a trade scenario that sends Trey Murphy III to the Raptors as the perfect two-way wing next to Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes.

The Kawhi Leonard trade may be on hold, but there still appears to be little doubt around the NBA that it’ll eventually get done. According to Sam Amick, Eric Koreen and Law Murray of The Athletic, the blockbuster deal sending Leonard from the Clippers back to the Raptors isn’t expected to change unless the NBA […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still likely despite NBA investigation appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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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, […]

Williams ended with 23 points (7-9 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 83-80 Summer League overtime win over Toronto. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Player grades from the Raptors Summer League opener

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]

I couldn’t remember the source, but did recall that the FO office did contact the league office prior to the trade. Here is the reference I found from Grange [everybody’s favourite reporter]. I don’t know if anyone else reported it? Now I’m wondering what exchange - if any - there was between our FO and the league? “Per sources, the Raptors “did their due diligence” with the NBA prior to making their most recent trade for Leonard and the guidance they received made them confident that they co...

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 …

Mo Bamba and the Utah Jazz have agreed upon a two-year deal. Bamba gives the Jazz depth at center behind Jusuf Nurkic and Jaxson Hayes. Bamba appeared in four games last season with the Toronto Raptors and Jazz. In his two games with the Jazz, Bamba averaged 5.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes. Bamba will be in his age-28 season.

Stephen Silas is set to join Darko Rajakovic's staff with the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. Silas was previously the head coach of the Rockets for three seasons and had a stint as a lead assistant on Monty Williams' staff with the Pistons. Mike Batiste nor James Wade are expected to return to Rajakovic's staff this upcoming season.

The Celtics are waiving guard Dalano Banton, per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter link). Banton’s $2.8MM salary for 2026/27 was non-guaranteed, which means Boston won’t incur a cap hit by releasing the five-year NBA veteran. The Raptors selected Banton, a Toronto native, with the 46th overall pick in the 2021 draft. He spent […]

Kevin O'Connor breaks down day one of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas & reacts to the stalling of Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors.

Aspiration verdict aside, the clock is ticking on Kawhi Leonard’s championship window.

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