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A new piece of information in the Kawhi Leonard saga has emerged: Per Marc Stein of the New York Times, Leonard wants confirmation that Raptors president Masai Ujiri will stay in Toronto before he commits himself: This is why many league observers believe assurances from Masai Ujiri that he intends to stay with the Raptors […]

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 […]

Jared Dudley made a bold comparison when asked of the potential effect of Kawhi Leonard choosing to join the Los Angeles Lakers as his next destination. Dudley, who just agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to join LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the gang, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on The Woj […]

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 […]

LeBron James’ pitch to Kawhi Leonard is the Los Angeles Lakers will be Leonard’s team in two years, according to Ryan Russillo of ESPN. James signed a four-year deal with the Lakers last offseason. Russillo says it isn’t a guarantee LeBron will be on the team once his contract ends in 2022. James has a […]

Steve Aoki is making free agent forward Kawhi Leonard an offer he can’t refuse. That is if he’s not lactose intolerant. Los Angeles Lakers super fan, and famous producer and DJ, Steve Aoki is offering free “Pizzaoki”—a pie from his pizza restaurant—to Leonard if the two-time Finals MVP and much-coveted unrestricted free agent should sign […]

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 […]

Rapper and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake is reportedly mounting his own recruiting campaign to keep Kawhi Leonard in Toronto, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are all in play for Leonard: 3. The Raptors haven't backed off one centimeter and Drake is said […]

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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly believe they’re in the lead to land Kawhi Leonard because of recruiting efforts and assurances made on separate fronts from Magic Johnson and LeBron James, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Leonard reportedly met with Johnson this past weekend and has been in touch with James. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the Los Angeles Lakers have the advantage over the LA Clippers in signing Kawhi Leonard. Perkins said he heard from his sources that Leonard will meet with the Clippers Monday night. However, he pointed out that it’s looking “very strong” that the Lakers would be able to get Leonard. […]

On the second day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers and Kawhi Leonard have yet to reach a deal. Lakers fans are nervous as to what will happen to their team if they don’t lure him in. But the Lakers organization itself is not ‘nervous’ about the whole situation. Speaking on The Herd with […]

Kawhi Leonard and Magic Johnson, former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, talked everything about Purple and Gold on Sunday. In the same conversation — which was reportedly a positive phone call — Leonard also asked Magic if he can bring his own people like LeBron James did when he signed with […]

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says the Los Angeles Lakers have “some real traction” toward signing Kawhi Leonard in free agency. Leonard spoke with Magic Johnson over the weekend. Since Johnson doesn’t work for the Lakers anymore, the Hall of Famer isn’t allowed in any free agent meetings. Windhorst still believes the Los Angeles Clippers are […]

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 NBA world continues to wait on what Kawhi Leonard will do, and some players are in a holding pattern because of it. According to a recent report from The New York Times’ Marc Stein, Danny Green continues to be pursued by many teams, but looks to be waiting to see what Leonard will do […]

With so much going down on Day 1 of this offseason’s free agency window, Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard remains to be the biggest name on the market whose future is yet to be decided. However, if we are to believe former two-time All-Star Caron Butler, it seems that Kawhi might be on his way […]

Should the Los Angeles Lakers fail to sign Kawhi Leonard in free agency, they may then turn their attention to Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic, as the Lakers could absorb his salary in a trade, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The Heat are trying to move Dragic, who exercised his player option for the […]

Kawhi Leonard had a “positive” phone call with Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, having to do so separately from the meeting he intended to have with the Hall of Famer and team owner Jeanie Buss. The most-coveted free agent remaining in the pool had some searing questions for Johnson, who could not meet with […]

With Kawhi Leonard set to meet with teams over the next few days to make his free agency decision, former NBA forward Trevor Booker tweeted about Leonard landing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kawhi to the Lakers 😩 — Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) July 1, 2019 Booker last played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2017-2018 […]

Free agent All-Star and reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team considered as the frontrunner to sign him. According to rumors, his camp has requested that only Jeanie Buss, the team’s controlling owner, be present during the meeting. However, that seems to have changed as they […]

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 […]

Are you feeling lucky? Without knowing where reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is headed yet, the Toronto Raptors’ betting odds to repeat and win the 2020 championship has dropped following successive moves in free agency, chiefly Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving deciding to play for the Brooklyn Nets. Per Bleacher Report’s betting coverage, the defending […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson confirmed Sunday that he has spoken with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle about joining the Lakers. Magic Johnson said he has spoken to Kawhi Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson, today after being contacted by Leonard's group. Magic said no meeting no been set to meet with Leonard and […]

Kawhi Leonard is set to hit free agency at 6:00 p.m. EST this evening and will have a tough decision to make. After winning the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors, Leonard is considering multiple free agency options. He has been most interested in the Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers. All three […]

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 […]

A Kawhi Leonard mural was spotted in Venice Beach in Los Angeles recently, and LeBron James seems to like what he’s seen, including the idea of it turning into reality. LeBron James liked this on Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/iqxsghFYug — Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) June 29, 2019 The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly the frontrunners to sign […]

Free agency hasn’t even begun, and it’s already seen a fair share of league-changing surprises. Once free agency is officially ongoing on Sunday evening, though, none of the NBA’s 30 teams will be surprised at their spending capabilities leading up to 2019-20. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the salary cap for […]

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 […]

It seems more and more likely that Kawhi Leonard won’t return to the Toronto Raptors. Leonard has been reportedly leaning on a return to Southern California and join any of his hometown teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers. FOX Sports analyst Chris Broussard doubled down on the speculation and claimed that the Raptors’ […]

LeBron James has proven over and over that any supposed comfort and willingness to take a back seat offensively is never actually realized on a consistent basis. He was deferential to a fault during his first season with the Miami Heat, before heeding the advice of Dwyane Wade to be himself and driving Miami to […]