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Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is most determined to find a way to play for the L.A. Clippers, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. It’s been earlier reported that Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The appeal of partnering with a second star in Los Angeles is an intriguing […]

If history serves as precedent, Jimmy Butler’s trade list may not make much of a difference when it boils down to where the Minnesota Timberwolves may trade their All-Star wing, as noted by Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1042471802390274048 Butler just requested a trade away from Tom Thibodeau and the Timberwolves, joining Kyrie Irving and […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri knows what he bargained for and won’t create false expectation of his star addition Kawhi Leonard. The Klaw has been historically a quiet player who often doesn’t say more than what’s necessary, and at times he’s even painfully quiet when media inquires for further depth in a subject. “He’s a quiet […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri expressed confidence in star point guard Kyle Lowry getting past the heartbreak of seeing former backcourt mate DeMar DeRozan traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Ujiri said he wasn’t surprised by Lowry’s reaction to the trade, but “is confident he’ll be a pro and lead the team once camp opens, […]

Despite the short time between the trade that shook the NBA world this offseason, Kawhi Leonard is expected to return to Toronto and join the Raptors for training camp shortly, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN. President Masai Ujiri indicated that his star forward would be “ready to roll” by the start of camp, saying […]

The trade of then-San Antonio Spurs All-star wingman Kawhi Leonard for All-star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan was one the biggest things to impact the NBA landscape. The two-time All-star and former NBA champion is one of the best two-way players in the league when healthy. His addition immediately catapults them beyond contender status to one […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. thinks that the Toronto Raptors could convince Kawhi Leonard to buy into their organization long-term. The deal that sent Leonard to Toronto and DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs was the most surprising trade of the offseason. Many thought the Raptors got the short end of […]

Kawhi Leonard is going to be the biggest free agent on the market in the summer of 2019, and while many won’t like it, it’s going to be talked about for the entire 2018-19 season. Will he stay with the Toronto Raptors? Will he join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers? Will he join […]

LeBron James is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kawhi Leonard is with the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis and Julius Randle are a dynamic new front court. And in Boston, the Celtics return Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. The NBA landscape has drastically changed and with it, brand new possibilities arise. The Golden State Warriors unlocked […]

The Toronto Raptors took a major gamble by trading for Kawhi Leonard. The team had no assurances that Leonard would sign a long-term deal to remain in Toronto, but they pulled the trigger on the deal anyway. Well, the team could be rewarded for their gamble. According to Marc. J. Spears of The Undefeated: “The […]

The San Antonio Spurs mulled potentially trading Kawhi Leonard to teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia 76ers — but neither team was willing to offer what the franchise demanded. Turns out that San Antonio was looking for an immediate return, and in the case of the Sixers, the franchise […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Kawhi Leonard was putting in work this summer, as a recent photo saw him posing next to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in what could be seen as an omen for those hoping he stays in Toronto past this 2018-19 season. While Bryant has been known to help plenty of people, […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has a big task ahead of himself, needing to lock down his newest acquisition Kawhi Leonard after he becomes a free agent by the end of this upcoming season. Ujiri’s plan is far from complex, just to be as genuine as possible and sell him on the culture he’s helped […]

The Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard isn’t exactly solid ground for the franchise. Aside from moving their former All-star in DeMar DeRozan, a first rounder, and a young big man talent in Jakob Poeltl, Leonard committing for the long haul is still a lingering question for the team. It is a given when healthy Leonard […]

As another season is set to unfold, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a precarious position that could undermine their championship aspirations. Superstar shooting guard Jimmy Butler, whom the team acquired via trade in 2017, recently declined a max contract extension that would pay him $110-million over four years. Reported rifts with several young teammates suggested […]

Moving Kawhi Leonard to the North is one of the boldest and arguably the biggest trade splash that has happened recently. Being mired in playoff limbo for quite some time now, this move is expected to catapult them into the Finals by acquiring one of the best two-way players in the league. Moving former Raptor […]

A trade between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers involving Kawhi Leonard and Markelle Fultz looked possible at points during the offseason. As it turns out, there doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the Spurs wanted Markelle Fultz. ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on The Lowe Post podcast: “There is no evidence that the […]

The Golden State Warriors are the pioneers and gold standard when it comes to concocting a devastating positionless lineup. The Death Lineup, as it is rightly called, has killed the competition en route to three championships so far. Since its proven success, other teams are following suit on modern positionless basketball on their lineups. While […]

New Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is looking to reach new heights, and it looks like he has the dedication and discipline to do it. All of the best players who dominate the NBA have legendary work ethics. Kobe Bryant was known for his unending workout regimen, shooting jumpers at 3 A.M. after losses. LeBron James is […]

Many expect the Toronto Raptors to walk on eggshells around Kawhi Leonard this season for fear of losing him in free agency. Some believe the organization will cater to Kawhi and do everything in their power to keep him in Toronto long term. But according to The Athletic’s Eric Koreen, Leonard’s past coaches don’t think […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard’s college coach at San Diego State, Steve Fisher, saw Leonard as a secondary player while he was recruiting the future NBA superstar, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. But Fisher didn’t see this as a bad thing. He told Koreen: “He played second fiddle to some of the other guys. […]

Putting aside all the drama that surrounded the superstar last season, Kawhi Leonard is primed to have a major comeback season this year with the Toronto Raptors. His former assistant coach in San Antonio can attest to how Leonard’s extraordinary physique makes him one of the most unique players in the league right now. Eric […]

The hopes of the Toronto Raptors could hinge on the relationship between Kawhi Leonard and Nick Nurse. Leonard is an intimidating figure, and Nurse knows that if the organization has any chance of retaining the All-Star for the long haul, the coach will have to develop a bond with the mercurial star. According to Eric […]

Toronto Raptors superstar forward Kawhi Leonard is known for his shyness, but did you know of his superhero like ability to make eye contact? Relax, friends. This will all make sense in a second. Steve Fisher, Leonard’s college basketball coach, was recently interviewed by The Athletic. There were a ton of neat nuggets dug from the […]

Toronto Raptors forward Danny Green was plenty optimistic about his still-teammate Kawhi Leonard, as both wings were traded from the San Antonio Spurs as part of the fallout of Kawhi-gate. Green spent some time with The Klaw in San Diego and felt confident he’d make a return to full health, considering that he only played nine games […]

Despite only nine games of sample size throughout a drama-plagued 2017-18 season, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard still came in at No. 12 in Sports Illustrated’s Top 100 NBA players ranking. Leonard was ranked fourth last season, even after suffering a quad injury that prematurely ended his season during the 2017 Western Conference Finals, but […]

Toronto Raptors forward Danny Green is hoping teammate Kawhi Leonard will stick around with his new team for longer than a season. In the latest episode of his own Inside the Green Room podcast, the sharpshooter raised hope that The Klaw would succumb to the city’s charm and the fans’ roaring support. “I don’t know where […]

The Toronto Raptors have set an introductory presser for their newest star Kawhi Leonard. As reported by Josh Lewenberg of TSN, the introductory press conference will be held on September 21 and will feature Leonard and Danny Green. The Raptors are expected to hold an introductory press conference for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green on […]

The San Antonio Spurs, now led by LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar DeRozan, and Dejounte Murray, are one of the last remaining old-school teams in the NBA. Outside of a few H-E-B commercials, executives run this organization with great fundamentals, precision, and very little fluff. This classy culture has even rubbed off on their fans, which may […]

Kawhi Leonard’s desynchronization with the San Antonio Spurs might have started with the front office, but it surely ended with him losing the locker room, as his teammates started to drift away from him due to the constant incertitude surrounding his mysterious quad injury. Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News joined Chris Mannix’s Yahoo […]

The breakup between the San Antonio Spurs and their former talisman Kawhi Leonard was one of the most bizarre sagas the NBA has encountered in the last decade. After a year of havoc, Leonard’s nine regular season games was all the Spurs had to show for before trading him away to the Toronto Raptors, as […]

The Toronto Raptors took a risk by trading for Kawhi Leonard this offseason. There’s no guarantee that he stays with the Raptors for the long haul, making this season is almost like a trial period for him in Toronto. The Raptors hope they can follow the same blueprint that the Oklahoma City Thunder used to […]

For years, the Toronto Raptors were constrained by equal parts flawed talent and the presence of LeBron James. Though it’d be unfair to blame former head coach Dwane Casey, he was the one who paid the price. With James gone and an upgraded roster, the Raptors opted for a proactive approach. In many ways, the […]

The 2019 Free Agency will be one of the best in the past couple of decades because of the sheer number of talented superstars available for bidding. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be major players next offseason, and Stephen A. Smith believes that the team should set their sights more on Golden State […]

Toronto Talk Sports recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kawhi Leonard’s trainer, Phil Handy, to talk about the superstar’s health and his talked-about workout with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. “He’s doing great, he’s in great shape. His body looks good, he’s feeling good, he’s moving well, so I don’t anticipate any issues […]

At long last, the Kawhi Leonard – San Antonio Spurs horror show is all but over. In a surprise landscape changing trade that has undoubtedly sent shockwaves across the NBA landscape, the Toronto Raptors have sent franchise cornerstone Demar Derozan, 2016 first round pick Jakob Poetl and a 2019 protected first round pick in exchange […]

Kawhi Leonard’s future is still very much unknown. He will play out the final year of his contract with the Toronto Raptors this season, but beyond that, no one knows what to expect. Of course, there is speculation that he would like to return home to sunny California wit the Los Angeles Lakers or Clippers, […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard “looks remarkable” during his summer workouts, according to Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops. Leonard reportedly is 100 percent with zero limitations. The Raptors pulled the trigger on a trade for The Klaw earlier this summer, stunning other Eastern Conference contenders like the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, who were said to have […]

NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard made the most of their offseason by working out together last week. It turns out that the superstar trio actually had been planning the rendezvous for a while, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “James, Durant and Leonard worked out together for the first time […]