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Kawhi Leonard is supposedly deciding either late Wednesday or on Thursday where he will be playing basketball next season, and no matter what decision he makes, it will set the NBA world ablaze. Either NBA fans will rejoice, or everyone outside of Jack Nicholson and the rest of Lakers nation will hate him for the […]

Kawhi Leonard may or may not be meeting with a contingent from the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Connecting the dots with the time-honored free agency tradition of flight-tracking, though, it certainly seems likely the reigning Finals MVP, at the very least, is in Toronto. As noted by Stephanie Smyth of Toronto’s CP24 News, the private […]

The NBA world is visibly in major suspense, now at a stalemate after doling out $3 billion in the first few hours of free agency. The remaining free agents are awaiting the domino effect that will come with Kawhi Leonard’s decision, one ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was told will come later on Wednesday or on 4th […]

Rodney McGruder has agreed to a three-year deal with the LA Clippers. Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the 6-foot-4 guard has agreed to a three-year, $15 million deal with the Doc River’s coached squad. Source: McGruder agrees to a three-year, $15 million deal. https://t.co/xcj7FAwenp — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 3, 2019 McGruder entered the […]

The Dallas Mavericks might benefit from the decision of Kawhi Leonard, who has yet to reveal his free-agency destination. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Mavs could acquire Danilo Gallinari if Leonard decides to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. It is widely believed that Danny Green, who is also still on the […]

Los Angeles Clippers combo guard Patrick Beverley hasn’t reached out to Kawhi Leonard because he says players know what the Clippers bring to the table. Leonard is said to be deciding between the Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors. Beverley says he doesn’t need to recruit Leonard if the two-time Finals MVP wants to […]

Kawhi Leonard has reportedly completed his free agency meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, according to Jordan Schultz of ESPN. Leonard is now expected to meet with the Toronto Raptors later today. Kawhi Leonard has completed both his meetings with the #Lakers and #Clippers, a league source tells ESPN. He is […]

NBA free agency has pretty much come and gone, except in the case of Kawhi Leonard, who remains without a decision on July 2, and the reason for the wait may be intentional on the part of Leonard. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard may purposely be keeping the Los Angeles Lakers, Los […]

James Ennis is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Ennis split time this past season with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers. He made $1,621,415: In addition to the Knicks, the Lakers and Clippers are among the teams with cap […]

After an extremely busy first couple of days of the free agency window, the basketball world is still waiting on Kawhi Leonard’s decision on where he intends to play ball next season. NBA insider Cris Carter recently provided us with a timely update on this, with his report stating that the reigning Finals MVP has […]

As they wait for the impending decision of reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers have decided to give some emphasis on the other areas of their squad. To be specific, the Clippers just fully guaranteed Lou Williams’ contract for 2020-21: In a rare gesture rewarding Lou Williams' play and leadership, the Los […]

The first days of free agency came storming through with massive blockbuster deals and plenty of players on the move to new homes. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan agreed to join forces in Brooklyn. Jimmy Butler agreed to sign with the Miami Heat. Kemba Walker took his talents to Boston. However, reigning Finals MVP […]

The entire basketball world is awaiting for Kawhi Leonard’s decision on where he will take his talents next season, and it should come within the next few days. As Leonard’s decision looms, Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times reports that a $10,000 bet came in on the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2020 […]

The Miami Heat finally completed their acquisition of All-Star guard Jimmy Butler after contract issues stalled the process. The final deal came in the form of a four-way blockbuster that included the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers as the other two teams. Miami sent Hassan Whiteside to the Blazers, and Josh Richardson […]

While the L.A. Clippers wait patiently for Kawhi Leonard’s decision, which seems likely to involve either themselves or the Los Angeles Lakers, the team made a more proactive move by signing Patrick Beverley to a 3-year/$40 million deal. Of course, that’s noticeably less than what he could’ve made, but Beverley was quoted in a story […]

Former NBA big man turned insider Kendrick Perkins says Kawhi Leonard will meet with the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night or Tuesday evening. The Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors are the three teams Leonard is meeting with. Kawhi is still meeting with the Clippers tonight or in the morning sources tell me!!! — […]

Kawhi Leonard could very fell hold multiple betting odds in the palm of his very large hand. The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have a good shot at landing the two-time NBA Finals MVP. After acquiring Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the LeBron James–led squad could stand to make a killer big three […]

You didn’t think he’d be rushing to make an important announcement, did you? Unrestricted free agent Kawhi Leonard—reigning NBA Finals MVP—is set to tell the world where he’s playing next…just not yet. Per Dallas Morning News reporter Brad Townsend, Leonard’s free-agency decision could “drag” on another day or two or longer. Leonard, who was traded […]

Shortly after being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, veteran forward Maurice Harkless is already asking people on Twitter for Kawhi Leonard’s number. https://twitter.com/moe_harkless/status/1145805298378002432 Harkless was part of the four-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat. He played last season for the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 7.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 […]

The Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade for the Miami Heat is on, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. ESPN reports Butler will head to Miami as the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers get involved as third and fourth teams. In the current framework, the Heat are sending wing Josh Richardson to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange […]

Danny Green confirmed that he talked with the Los Angeles Lakers Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers, and the Dallas Mavericks recently, adding that he’s being patient with the whole free agency process. Per Blake Murphy of The Athletic: Green's podcast co-host @HarrisonSanford clarifies that Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, Raptors were all in contact today. — Blake Murphy […]

The L.A. Clippers and free agent point guard Patrick Beverley have agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent guard Patrick Beverley has agreed to a three-year, $40M deal to stay with the Clippers, his agent @KB_Sports tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019 Beverley has been […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving rocked the NBA world by taking their talent to the Brooklyn Nets. Kemba Walker took Irving’s place, changing the course of his career to sign with the Boston Celtics. Tobias Harris, the max-level free agent who would garner interest from as many as 10 teams, will remain with the Philadelphia […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially made contact with free agent shooting guard Danny Green, according to Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times: The Clippers and guard Danny Green have indeed talked today, a league source confirmed. — Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) June 30, 2019 Danny Green has been a player of interest for a number […]

Kevin Durant is planning to sign a four-year, $164 million max contract with the Brooklyn Nets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It speaks of Durant’s standing on the league’s individual hierarchy that he was able to secure the longest and most lucrative contract possible in free agency despite rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 5 of […]

Kevin Durant will announce his free-agent decision on Sunday, and it could be bad news for Warriors, Clippers, and Knicks fans. “An undeniable vibe of confidence” is coming from the Brooklyn Nets, The New York Times’ Marc Stein tweeted: An undeniable vibe of confidence is emanating from Brooklyn as we speak: The Nets sure seem […]

Free agency is starting on June 30th, and both the Los Angeles Lakers as well as the L.A. Clippers have aspirations to add max free agents. The Lakers want to form a trio with Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and either Kawhi Leonard or Kyrie Irving. The Clippers, on the other hand, are looking to pair […]

Kevin Durant plans on announcing his decision Sunday night via the the Instagram account of his own sports business network, “The Boardroom,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports: Source: Kevin Durant will announce his free agent decision tonight on his company owned sports business network: https://t.co/ovJCDTOEMz — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 Durant, an unrestricted free […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu is set to be an unrestricted free agent once free agency opens on Sunday evening, and he is already drawing interest from a number of teams around the league: Al-Farouq Aminu is drawing interest from the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston […]

The future of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is one of the hottest topics in basketball today. One narrative that has now come up pertains to how Durant is putting importance on how his decision this summer makes him look. According to Ian Begley of SNY, Durant does not want to seem like someone […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly exploring the feasibility of signing both Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Clippers have cap space to sign both Butler and Leonard. The two All-Stars will command max money on the open market. The Clippers are exploring […]

Could Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant be teaming up after all? It looks like that might happen. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Leonard and Durant are looking to join either the Los Angeles Clippers or the New York Knicks together and have been discussing free-agent scenarios to make that happen. This obviously counters all […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have usurped the LA Clippers as the biggest threat to lure Kawhi Leonard away from the Toronto Raptors in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Things change fast in #thisleague: With free agency a day and change away, it's the Lakers who have convinced Las Vegas […]

Shortly after extending a qualifying offer to young center Ivica Zubac, the Los Angeles Clippers are also doing the same thing on their sharpshooting guard Rodney McGruder. In addition to Zubac, the Clippers have also extended a qualifying offer to guard Rodney McGruder, a source told @latimes, making him a restricted free agent. — Andrew […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest free agents that is set to hit the market this Sunday, and while most experts are still trying to predict where he’s going to end up next season, there are talks around the league that the two-time Finals MVP hasn’t made his decision yet. That means the four […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will not extend a qualifying offer to power forward Johnathan Motley, thus making him an unrestricted free agent, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reports. Los Angeles Clippers did not extend a qualifying offer to Johnathan Motley and now the forward is an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Chris […]

Former 14th-overall draft pick Cameron Payne will play for the Dallas Mavericks’ Las Vegas Summer League team, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports. Payne, 24, last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, signing two 10-day contracts with the franchise in 2019 before parting with the Cavs at the end of January. Prior to his time with Cleveland, Payne […]

Kevin Durant and his camp will reportedly engage with four teams — the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors — right upon the opening of free agency on June 30. Durant opted out of the final year of his contract with the Warriors to become a free agent […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly extended a qualifying offer to big man Ivica Zubac, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Zubac now becomes a restricted free agent. The center can sign an offer sheet with another team if he wants to and then the Clippers would have 48 hours to match the deal […]