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Kawhi Leonard is in the process of becoming a member of the Toronto Raptors and even though he’s shown displeasure of landing at The Great North, he would be taking a major risk by sitting out part of the season to show his unhappiness. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the collective bargaining agreement clearly expresses […]

The San Antonio Spurs have traded star forward Kawhi Leonard and sharpshooter Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The first-rounder will be protected from spots 1-20 with the potential of becoming two second-round picks after one […]

While nothing is set in stone yet, Adrian Wojnarowski’s “Woj bombs” are often as good as it gets when it comes to trade rumors. And with his recent story on how a swap is being finalized between the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs involving their respective stars DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard, it’s not jumping […]

A potential Kawhi Leonard deal to his beloved Boston Celtics is looking bleaker by the day — even more so with news that one of the best two-way players in the game is headed to Canada — but the “Sports Guy” is still willing to dig in and spitball on some plausible scenarios. The former […]

With rumors citing that San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard may end up with the Toronto Raptors soon, it might not be in the best interests of the team from Canada to pull the trigger on the deal. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, Leonard isn’t too keen on playing for the franchise north of the […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are finalizing the framework of a blockbuster trade centered on Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Chris Haynes. The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a deal to acquire San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard in a trade package that includes All-Star DeMar DeRozan, league sources told ESPN. Leonard’s exit from San Antonio […]

The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes continue. The latest in the seemingly endless trade rumors surrounding the San Antonio Spurs star has shifted speculation towards the Toronto Raptors as the new favorites to land Leonard. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, bookmakers are leaning towards the Raptors acquiring the superstar. Still, Stein isn’t as […]

Forget the Los Angeles Lakers and any other teams previously rumored to be in pursuit of disgruntled San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard. As right now, it appears that the Toronto Raptors are the ones who are making progress with regards to a possible acquisition of Leonard via a trade. As a guest on TSN’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs are sitting atop a fluid situation with NBA All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard strongly desiring a move from the franchise this offseason. It has put forth much interest across the league in his services, but there has yet to be any serious movement toward a trade being worked out. According to Jeff […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in the midst of an ongoing situation with All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard desiring to be traded this offseason that has put the future of the franchise in the air. Things could take yet another intriguing turn, as Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN are reporting that Leonard has some […]

Kawhi Leonard is deeply considering making an appearance for Team USA’s minicamp this following week, as one of the 35 players called up to define the first set of cuts for the impending international tournament. This potential decision has had front offices on their toes for a potential sighting. The San Antonio Spurs estranged star […]

In the last several weeks, there has been constant trade chatter surrounding San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard that has primarily involved the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the teams interested in acquiring him. However, things have hit a bit of a standstill thanks to the Spurs demanding a high asking price. According […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been rather strict in trade conversations with other teams for their estranged star Kawhi Leonard, keeping talks rather short due to the limited access they’ve provided over time. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne, the Spurs have yet to allow teams to speak directly to Leonard or his […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard has heard his name pop up in a slew of trade scenarios in recent weeks. There are said to be several teams interested in the former San Diego State stand-out’s services, including the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76’ers. Leonard, now 27 years of age, was eligible to sign a […]

Kawhi Leonard will likely take a crack at USA Basketball’s minicamp despite his reported feud with the San Antonio Spurs in recent months, along with the trade talks that have swarmed the organization for the last couple of months. The Spurs have reportedly spoken to nine different teams after Leonard’s trade request was made public, […]

On Saturday, July 14, news from the Spurs organization confirmed that rookie Chimezie Metu has a fractured wrist and will be fitted for a cast, per Tom Osborn of MySanAntonio.com. The injury occurred after Metu jumped to catch a lob pass and then landed on his wrist. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward had been having a […]

There has never been a player quite like Kawhi Leonard in the NBA. Yes, the San Antonio Spurs forward’s 7-foot-3 wingspan relative to his 6-foot-6 size without shoes, while not unique, is still fairly rare. But it’s his massive hands that are truly the star of his measurables; at 9.8 inches long and 11.3 inches […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a LaVar Ball issue, whereas the San Antonio Spurs do seemingly have an avuncular problem at hand in the form of Kawhi Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson. Due to Leonard’s silence either by design or by his innate personality, Robertson has become the superstar’s representative and mouthpiece. Robertson is the most […]

Lonnie Walker, the 18th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, just had his dreams come true. Even before playing his first official NBA game, the 19-year-old is giving back to his hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania — the place where he spent his formative years. As reported by Mike Drago of the Reading Eagle, Walker […]

Veteran free agent forward Dante Cunningham has agreed to join the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year deal, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent forward Dante Cunningham has agreed to a deal with the Spurs, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 16, 2018 Yahoo! Finance reports that Cunningham […]

While we wait for further development on the Kawhi Leonard trade front, the San Antonio Spurs may have just gained an additional bargaining chip in getting their unhappy star forward to stay. Besides the departure of Tony Parker (the purportedly quote source of the straw that broke the camel’s back), Bobby Marks of ESPN reports […]

Every year I pencil in two additional holidays onto my calendar, July 1st and whatever date the NBA trade deadline is set for. These two days are different sorts of holidays, though have very many familiar aspects. They’re both gift giving holidays, where an omnipresent sort of being presents knowledge to us lay-people. These holidays […]

Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, according to multiple reports, and the Philadelphia 76ers may be willing to oblige him…at the right price. According to ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have “been engaged in talks” with the Spurs on a deal involving Leonard. “So far, they have kept three players off-limits” in those conversations, […]

Over the last several weeks, the trade chatter around San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has continued to remain the prominent topic of discussion around the league. There have been several teams in on the mix for Leonard, but it has seen a lack of movement in any direction toward a deal being worked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rather quiet after acquiring LeBron James, merely signing players to one-year deals after locking down The King to a four-year, $154 million contract. The organization already missed out on Paul George, who was thought of as a surefire goner for La La Land last offseason after he sought a […]

On Wednesday DeMar DeRozan deleted his Instagram which fueled some rumors about his future with the Toronto Raptors. On Monday there was some buzz about the Raptors being the front-runners to land Kawhi Leonard, and that DeRozan could maybe be involved in such a trade. According to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet sources close to DeRozan […]

The Chicago Bulls recently renounced the rights to shooting guard David Nwaba, making him an unrestricted free agent. This has caught the attention of several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge. While there is no clear frontrunner, the Bulls could still re-sign him, but […]

With 3:27 left in regulation in their game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the San Antonio Spurs’ Lonnie Walker left the game with an ankle injury. Per Jared Greenberg of NBA TV, it was the same ankle which Walker injured in their game against the Utah Jazz. Lonnie Walker has a sprained right ankle and will […]

The summer league allows rookies and young players alike to get reps and build comfort playing with one another. Additionally, certain players clearly separate themselves from the pack. San Antonio Spurs first-round pick Lonnie Walker IV may be one of those players. According to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, one executive feels that Walker has […]

Kawhi Leonard’s time in San Antonio is all but over. While he may not have the best relationship with the organization and the front office, he still has relationships with his Spurs teammates, as well as some former ones like Jonathon Simmons. Kawhi in Vegas with Simmons. Him & Jonathan were close. pic.twitter.com/OdVA3BAODE — Eric […]

As many as five teams have sent representatives to watch guard Rodney Stuckey put out an individual workout in Las Vegas, according to international reporter David Pick. The Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, and the Indiana Pacers were in attendance for the 10-year veteran’s workout at Impact Sports. The 32-year-old […]

While teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have failed to woo the San Antonio Spurs with a succulent package for Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors have arisen as an odds favorite to land the enigmatic star forward. Oddsshark has the Raptors leading the race, coming in at even odds, as a potential […]

Milwaukee Bucks new head coach Mike Budenholzer has learned a thing or two during his tenure under Gregg Popovich, a period which has prepared him to be not only one of the most coveted talents in his profession this offseason, but also given him the insight to see the big picture. The 48-year-old helmsman chatted […]

It’s not easy to dissect and determine just what exactly it is that embattled San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and his camp are planning for the player’s immediate future. One thing that most people are certain of, however, is that Leonard wants out of San Antonio, but that only happens if they buy him […]

San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol could soon be teaming up with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Signs of a potential Kawhi Leonard trade to the Sixers are still in play, as the 2014 Finals MVP is reportedly “OK” with […]

Though Kawhi Leonard prefers going to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers — being well-equipped with skilled players which they could arrange for a deal — have a chance at landing the defensive stalwart via trade. Per Keith Pompey of The Inquirer, the Sixers can arrange the following “realistic” trade package in exchange for […]

Widely speculated to be on the trading block during the latter half of the 2017-18 season due to disagreements with the San Antonio Spurs front office on when he should come back from an injury, Kawhi Leonard finally put the rumors to rest more than a month ago by formally demanding a trade. Sure, it […]

Expect Jimmy Butler’s extension talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves to intensify sooner or later, as the talented shooting guard only has a year left on his current contract before becoming a free agent in the summer of 2019. The Timberwolves likely prefer Butler to remain in the Twin City beyond 2019, but an early – […]

After seeing veteran point guard Tony Parker and multi-tooled swingman Kyle Anderson sign with other teams during this free agency period, the San Antonio Spurs made sure one of their dependable assets from last season will not be going somewhere else. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the Spurs have re-signed power forward Davis […]