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Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoMasai Ujiri is confident Kawhi Leonard will stay, but will respect decision either way

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri expressed confidence in re-signing Kawhi Leonard this offseason, claiming he’s had a few positive meetings with him over the last few days. Yet the executive warned the decision is ultimately in the star’s hands. “But Kawhi is his own man,” said Ujiri, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. “He’s […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Kyle Lowry won't recruit Kawhi Leonard in free agency

Newly crowned NBA champion Kyle Lowry won’t try to make a compelling case for teammate Kawhi Leonard to stay with the Toronto Raptors this summer. Lowry and company have given him perhaps the greatest single reason to stay after winning an NBA title earlier this month. The rest is solely on Leonard, as Lowry puts […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRanking the 5 greatest Toronto Raptors players ever; Is Kawhi Leonard one of them?

For the first time in the franchise’s 24-year history, the Toronto Raptors are NBA champions after defeating the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Kawhi Leonard showed the poise that is expected from a former Finals MVP, as he led his new team to the coveted Promised Land of basketball. The 6-foot-7 forward […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoJalen Rose expects Kawhi Leonard to re-sign with Raptors

NBA free agency is just a week away, and one of the biggest questions surrounding it at the moment is “Where will Kawhi Leonard go?” Leonard just helped the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship as a franchise, and a lot of people are already speculating that he is now headed to L.A. to […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoRumor: Clippers' meeting with Kawhi Leonard tentatively scheduled for July 2

Don’t look now Toronto Raptors fans. It seems Kawhi Leonard has set a tentative meeting schedule with the Los Angeles Clippers, 24 hours after free agency opens next week. Kawhi and the Clippers meeting tentatively scheduled for July 2nd is what I’m hearing. LA has a home court advantage but Toronto can get him another […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoReport: Lakers 'think they have a strong shot' at signing Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly “think they have a strong shot” at signing Kawhi Leonard this summer, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are the heavy favorites to sign Leonard this offseason, but an anonymous Western Conference vice president says the Lakers are internally confident Leonard is […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoHall of Famer Scottie Pippen says Kawhi Leonard should stay with Raptors for one more year

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen says Kawhi Leonard should stay with the Toronto Raptors for one more year. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported on Sunday Leonard will decline his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors, but that the two-time Finals MVP is strongly considering staying in […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoReport: Dallas expecting to get meeting with Kawhi Leonard

Could the Dallas Mavericks sneak up on everyone in free agency this summer? According to Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops, the Mavericks are expecting to get a meeting with Kawhi Leonard. Now, just because Leonard is meeting with Dallas does not mean that the Mavs are near the top of his list, nor does it […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoSkip Bayless says he won't rule out Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant signing with the Clippers

Could the Los Angeles Clippers end up landing both Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant this summer? Skip Bayless thinks it’s possible. On Undisputed on Monday morning, Bayless said that he thinks the Clippers could pull off such a haul this offseason: "I'm not ruling out No. 2 and KD to the Clippers. They could pull […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoReport: Celtics, Sixers opted against trading for Kawhi Leonard because of belief he was signing with Clippers this summer

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers were two teams that had a chance to trade for Kawhi Leonard last summer, yet it was the belief that the former San Antonio Spurs star would head to his hometown of Los Angeles that kept these two Eastern Conference teams from pulling the trigger on a deal and […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoDanilo Gallinari doubts Kawhi Leonard is coming to Clippers

One of the biggest questions of the NBA offseason pertains to where Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard will sign in free agency. While numerous teams are after him, this has long been considered a two-team race between the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers, with Toronto gaining momentum thanks to its first-ever NBA title. The Clippers […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoClippers fans begin Kawhi Leonard recruitment with billboards

As the offseason heats up, Los Angeles Clippers fans have sent out their recruitment message to Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors. Per Andrew Greif of the LA Times, two billboards were spotted in California which intends to recruit Leonard. Free agency around the corner? Must be billboard season in LA. pic.twitter.com/2MAVZ8Yvwx — Andrew Greif […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard to decline 2019-20 player option, seriously considering re-signing with Raptors

Kawhi Leonard, as expected, will decline his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors and will enter free agency. However, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, he is “seriously considering re-signing” with the reigning NBA Champions. Leonard has a $21.3 million option for next season. Nonetheless, he is expected to command the max contract […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoESPN's Brian Windhorst says Kawhi Leonard hanging out with Raptors teammates is a 'good sign' for Toronto

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst says Kawhi Leonard hanging out with his Toronto Raptors teammates since the NBA Finals ended is a “good sign” for Toronto. Leonard hung out with Raptors big man Serge Ibaka after the Finals ended and was at the Toronto Blue Jays game. The two-time Finals MVP purchased a $13.3 million, 13,000 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoDanny Green says 'nobody really knows' what Kawhi Leonard is going to do this summer

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green knows Kawhi Leonard better than anyone on the team, and yet even the sharpshooter has no idea what Leonard is going to do this summer in free agency. Green, who like Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, says “nobody really knows” what Leonard is going to do […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors GM Bobby Webster says franchise is putting finishing touches on its pitch for Kawhi Leonard to stay in Toronto

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster says the franchise is putting the finishing touches on its pitch for Kawhi Leonard to stay in Toronto this summer. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors. It’s widely assumed that Leonard will either re-sign with Toronto to […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoToronto mayor, superfan Nav Bhatia urge Raptors followers to leave Kawhi Leonard alone and instead sign petition

Toronto Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia, mayor John Tory and Paramount CEO Mohamad Fakih have created a petition for the city of Toronto in regards to Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard. Bhatia wants the people of Toronto to give Leonard the privacy he deserves after leading the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship. Leonard has […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors star Kawhi Leonard's NBA Finals Game 1 jersey auctioned for $50K

Kawhi Leonard is the biggest star in the NBA right now, so it’s no wonder why someone paid $50,000 to get a game-worn jersey of the Toronto Raptors star. The NBA auctioned the Leonard’s NBA Finals Game 1 jersey following the team’s historic title run in the 2019 playoffs. Details of the winner (name, whereabouts, […]

Other · 5 years agoRaptors' Kawhi Leonard inks sponsorship deal with Ontario's Cargo Jet Airways

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard signed a sponsorship deal with Cargo Jet Airways after leading the Canadian-based squad to an NBA title in the recently concluded season. The Ontario-based company took to Instagram to announce the deal with Leonard. Cargo Jet Airways is reportedly the same company that gave Drake, a well-known Raptors fan, a […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard may take meetings with Knicks, Sixers, Nets in addition to Raptors, Clippers

Kawhi Leonard will entertain plenty of suitors in his impending free agency, planning to take meetings with five different teams this summer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday night that the Toronto Raptors star is likely to take meetings with the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and L.A. Clippers, who are the frontrunners for […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoReport: People around the NBA still see Knicks as potential landing spot for Kawhi Leonard

The New York Knicks will aggressively pursue potential unrestricted free agent Kawhi Leonard in the summer, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that Leonard’s options are effectively narrowed down to the LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors, but the Big Apple remains another option for the recently crowned NBA champion and Finals […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Kawhi Leonard spotted at Toronto Home Depot buying moving boxes

You know how love fans love reading into every little detail in free agency? “Oh, so and so followed Team X on Twitter,” or, “Oh, this guy liked a post from the cousin of the trainer of Player X!” Well, fans are now going crazy over Kawhi Leonard apparently buying moving boxes at a Home Depot […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoVideo: Raptors' Kawhi Leonard gets standing ovation at Blue Jays game

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors was just heading towards his seat for the Blue Jays game and got a standing ovation from the crowd. Peep the clip below posted by Faizal Khamisa of Sportsnet. Notice how quickly the audience stood up upon discovering that the man responsible for bringing the NBA title to Canada […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard jokes about being 'done' with Nick Nurse's D-League stories

Kawhi Leonard is done listening to Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse’s stories about his stint in the D-League. After the Raptors went up 3-2 on the Bucks, Nick Nurse told a story about winning Game 1 of the D-League Finals but not finishing the series at home. Kawhi interrupted and joked, “In the D-League? […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoLA 'hyperventilating' about Kawhi Leonard's decision

Following the devastating injury of Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant which will likely force him to sit out most, if not the entirety of next season, newly-crowned two-time Finals MVP winner Kawhi Leonard has emerged as unquestionably the biggest incoming free agent this offseason. The Los Angeles Clippers have been rumored to be one […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoLakers not in play for Kawhi Leonard or Kyrie Irving even if they clear max space

Even if the Los Angeles Lakers manage to clear max cap space by changing the terms of the Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, they reportedly won’t be in play for Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Irving is widely expected to sign with the Brooklyn Nets once […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoNick Nurse says Kawhi Leonard is the funniest player on the Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is the funniest guy on the team when it comes to watching film. Leonard said he was a fun guy and media day and Nurse says the two-time Finals MVP is a funny person behind the scenes when he’s not around the media. […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors coach Nick Nurse admits Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater is an old play he stole from a Hubie Brown DVD

Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7, series-clinching buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the greatest moments in this years playoffs. Indeed, it is a moment that will forever live in the Raptors’ lore. While it established Kawhi Leonard as a game-changer, the play drawn by Nick Nurse also elevated the reputation of the first-year coach. […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoVideo: Raptors' Serge Ibaka asks Kawhi Leonard what junk food he'll eat after NBA Championship

On Tuesday, Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka asked superstar teammate Kawhi Leonard what junk food he was looking forward to enjoying now that the season was over. Leonard responded with his now trademark deadpan bemusement. pic.twitter.com/NKBybK4IlL — Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) June 19, 2019 The Raptors are NBA Champions for the first time in franchise history, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoReport: Growing sense Raptors have much better shot at persuading Kawhi Leonard to sign short-term deal than they did as recently as May 2

There is reportedly a growing sense that the Toronto Raptors have a much better shot at persuading superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard to sign a short-term deal this summer in free agency than they did as recently as May 2, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. May 2 is the night the […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoBattle For L.A. Podcast Episode 8 — Anthony Davis trade reaction, it's impact on the Lakers and Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard's future

The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers are preparing for the big summer of free agency but the purple and gold have made the first move by trading for New Orleans Pelicans’ star Anthony Davis. The Lakers traded away Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and a number of picks for Davis on Saturday afternoon. […]

San Antonio Spurs · 5 years agoSpurs legend Tony Parker 'was so happy' for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green after Raptors won title

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker says he “was so happy” for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green after the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in six games to win the 2019 NBA title. Parker was teammates with Leonard and Green on the Spurs. The trio won the 2014 championship over LeBron James, Dwyane […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoRumor: Lakers confident they can sign Jimmy Butler or Kawhi Leonard in free agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly confident they can sign Jimmy Butler or Kawhi Leonard in free agency this summer, according to David Lord of 247 Sports. Both Leonard and Butler become unrestricted free agents this offseason once they decline their 2019-20 player options with their respective teams. The Lakers could have a max slot […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoNBA agent BJ Armstrong says he's 'starting to hear the Knicks are in the fold' for Kawhi Leonard

NBA agent BJ Armstrong, who is mostly known for representing former MVP Derrick Rose, says he’s “starting to hear” the New York Knicks are in the fold to sign superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard this summer. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors. […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoWest exec says it might be inevitable for Raptors to clean house if Kawhi Leonard leaves

Only five days after a championship-winning effort, the Toronto Raptors face the real questions regarding their gambit to acquire Kawhi Leonard in a trade. There is no rest in sight for the Raptors, who could potentially blow up their team this very summer if Leonard chooses to go westward to his native Los Angeles in […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoReport: Raptors' Kawhi Leonard focused on L.A., but on the Clippers not the Lakers

Kawhi Leonard is fresh off winning his second title with the Toronto Raptors, but this is likely to be a short-lived celebration for The North. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted the Finals MVP is focused on returning to his hometown Los Angeles, but it isn’t the Los Angeles Lakers he’s looking at, but rather the LA […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoToronto to rename part of Bremner Boulevard to 'Raptors Way'

The Toronto Raptors celebrated their 2019 NBA championship victory with a massive parade in downtown Toronto on Monday. During the festivities, Toronto Mayor John Tory went on the stage in Nathan Phillips Square and immortalized the beloved Toronto basketball team forever, announcing that a portion of Bremner Boulevard, just outside Jurassic Park, is now called […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka says Kawhi Leonard is 'really happy'

For Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard is ‘really happy’ now that he has won a second NBA championship, one in each conference and one in Canada. Beyond their time together in the regular season and in the playoffs, Ibaka and Leonard have grown closer in the past few days after winning the title. […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard says it was a 'good experience' experiencing mother nature and all 4 seasons in Toronto

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard says it was a “good experience” experiencing mother nature and all four seasons living in Toronto this year. Leonard grew up in California, played his college ball at San Diego State and began his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, who play in Texas. Leonard has been […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard confirms he was playing through injury, says his Raptors teammates were in the same boat

On Monday at the Toronto Raptors’ championship parade, Kawhi Leonard confirmed what we already knew; that he was playing through an injury in the postseason. Leonard appeared to have suffered a left knee injury in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on a breakaway dunk. The superstar forward reportedly was […]

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