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Los Angeles ClippersRaptors' Kawhi Leonard unaware that Clippers officials have been attending his games

The LA Clippers want Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard. Badly. So badly, as a matter of fact, that they have been sending officials to watch his games with the Raptors, almost like a scouting mission. Up until recently, Kawhi Leonard had no clue that that had been going on. The Athletic reporter Sam Amick saw […]

Toronto RaptorsKyle Lowry just wants Kawhi Leonard to be happy when he makes decision about future

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will not be making any sort of recruiting pitches to All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard to convince him to stay with the Toronto Raptors this summer, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Lowry just wants Leonard to be content with whatever decision he makes. “I’ve dealt with this before with […]

Los Angeles ClippersReport: Clippers officials irked at notion they're desperate to sign Kawhi Leonard

It’s no secret the Los Angeles Clippers want to sign Toronto Raptors All-Star small forward Kawhi Leonard next summer when the two-time Defensive Player of the Year can become an unrestricted free agent. The Clippers have been sending scouts and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank to a bevy of Raptors games this season to get an […]

Toronto RaptorsReport: Raptors not concerned about Clippers' aggressiveness in pursuing Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors want to keep Kawhi Leonard past this season, but they won’t be the only team interested in the superstar’s services. The Los Angeles Clippers are also going to be aggressively pursuing Leonard, but this isn’t concerning to the Raptors, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Amick writes: Yet the Raptors officials […]

Toronto RaptorsRumor: Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's prior championship makes title chances not as important at next destination

Kawhi Leonard has been rumored to be zeroed into his potential return to his hometown of Los Angeles, despite enjoying an NBA-leading life with the Toronto Raptors and looking close to his prime form coming off a year-long injury. While the Raptors’ success and the endless support across the franchise could be a potential big […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors coach Nick Nurse goes off on officiating after Kawhi Leonard takes only 4 free throws

After a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was not pleased with the officiating. His star player, Kawhi Leonard, only shot four free throws the entire game, a number that Nurse found to be embarrassingly low for the physicality of the game: Raptors head coach Nick Nurse […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kawhi Leonard wants to prove he can play in any era by not complaining about fouls

It’s already an established fact that NBA players complain about every whistle blown against them. Rather than ride the tide, Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors opts to play on after a bad call. Per Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun, the 27-year-old defensive stalwart wants to prove that he can play in every era […]

Toronto RaptorsDrake posts eerily-emotionless photo of Raptors star Kawhi Leonard

Drake seems to be getting along well with Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors. The hip-hop star recently posted a photo of an emotionless Leonard which could be a cause of either concern or a chunk of laughter. https://www.instagram.com/p/BreLyKEg_5W/ It seems that the two celebrities were out at some club or drinking place. After all, Drake’s […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam out vs. Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors will be without both Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam for Sunday night’s big matchup against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City. Both teams are playing excellent basketball right now, with the Raptors holding the NBA’s best record at 23-8 overall and the Nuggets tied atop the Western Conference with a […]

Toronto RaptorsRUMOR: Kawhi Leonard has been focused on 'home and L.A.'

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly has his eyes set on going back home to Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard can become an unrestricted free agent after this season if he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, that could be a possibility, as the two-time Defensive […]

Toronto RaptorsKyle Lowry has a new nickname for Kawhi Leonard

It has been well-documented that Kyle Lowry was not happy when the Toronto Raptors had traded away his teammate and best friend DeMar DeRozan. Regardless of who the team was getting back, Lowry was losing who had played with for years, built chemistry with, and called a brother. It’s taken a few months for Kyle Lowry and […]

Toronto RaptorsPascal Siakam listed as day-to-day after hard fall vs. Blazers

Pascal Sikiam has become a vital part of the Raptors offensive and defensive scheme. Unfortunately, after falling hard onto his back in a game Friday night against the Portland Trailblazers, Siakam is going on the injury report as day-to-day. Per Shams: Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Raptors' Pascal Siakam is expected to be day-to-day after hard […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kyle Lowry out vs. Blazers, Kawhi Leonard to play

The Toronto Raptors take on the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night on the road. The good news is that star small forward Kawhi Leonard will return to the lineup after missing the previous two games with a hip ailment. The bad news is that starting point guard Kyle Lowry is out with a thigh bruise. […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors PG Kyle Lowry gets questionable tag for Blazers game

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is listed as questionable for his team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night as a result of back spasms, per Peter Socoth of NBC Sports Northwest. The timing couldn’t be worse for Lowry, who just broke out of a slump with back-to-back impressive performances in wins […]

Toronto RaptorsColin Cowherd says Kawhi Leonard is not a leader, the opposite of LeBron James

Fox Sports 1 voice Colin Cowherd had some harsh words for Kawhi Leonard, claiming he is not a leader and the antithesis of LeBron James after the Toronto Raptors cruised past the Golden State Warriors without him on Wednesday night. The host of The Herd ripped into Leonard’s lack of charisma and reserved personality as […]

Toronto RaptorsGreg Monroe accepting lesser role in favor of winning and culture

The Toronto Raptors are off to a scalding hot start this season. After road wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, some even feel they may be the best team in the NBA. Now, on one hand, the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard has obviously played a significant role in that. But […]

Toronto RaptorsPascal Siakam becoming one more reason Kawhi Leonard should stay in Toronto

The Toronto Raptors are doing all they can to convince Kawhi Leonard to stay in Toronto when free agency comes calling. They have played well as a team, having the best record in the NBA right now at 23 wins and only seven defeats. Futhermore, Kawhi’s supporting cast has been good even without him. As […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors call up Chris Boucher from G League

The Toronto Raptors have called up big man Chris Boucher from the G League. Per NBA.com, the 25-year-old was picked up by the Raptors from their G League affiliate, the Raptors 905. He will likely take the spot of Jonas Valanciunas, who is set to miss at least a month after undergoing surgery on his left […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kawhi Leonard questionable again for game vs. Blazers

The Toronto Raptors take on the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night in Portland and star small forward Kawhi Leonard is questionable to play with a hip injury. Kawhi Leonard has sat out the previous two games with the hip ailment. The Raptors haven’t missed a beat, though, as Toronto has beaten the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Toronto RaptorsJonas Valanciunas declares himself a 'Raptor for life' after seeing dislocated thumb

Toronto Raptors power forward Jonas Valanciunas is trying to keep his spirits up after dislocating his left thumb. Jonas Valanciunas underwent surgery on Thursday and will be out for at least four weeks. The big man suffered the injury Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors when Draymond Green hit his hand hard while trying to […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Jonas Valanciunas will be in a cast for 4 weeks after surgery on thumb

The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they will be without Jonas Valanciunas for at least four weeks after undergoing surgery on his dislocated thumb. Valanciunas will be in a cast for those four weeks and then be re-evaluated after that timeframe. Valanciunas dislocated his left thumb on a play when he was tied up with Golden […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Danny Green makes moon joke after Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle from 3-point range in blowout

The Toronto Raptors smashed the Golden State Warriors 113-93 on Wednesday night, despite not having superstar Kawhi Leonard available for the second consecutive game. Even without Leonard, Stephen Curry and the Warriors suffered through a nightmarish offensive performance, going 6-of-26 on 3-pointers and turning the ball over 19 times. Curry had arguably his worst showing […]

Toronto RaptorsKyle Lowy calls Fred VanVleet a 'tough SOB' in praising him for grittiness

Though this is only his third season in the NBA, Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet is already earning the respect of his teammates, especially four-time All-Star Kyle Lowry. Lowry, who racked up 23 points and 12 assists in Wednesday night’s win over the Golden State Warriors, says VanVleet is “a tough little SOB.” “He’s […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Stephen Curry says Raptors won't get any extra points in NBA Finals after sweeping season series

Despite falling to the Toronto Raptors by 20 points on their home court Wednesday night, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry won’t give the NBA leaders any kudos for sweeping the regular-season series against his team. The Raptors survived a 51-point onslaught by Kevin Durant in late November, staying alive after his tantalizing performance forced […]

Toronto RaptorsDanny Green doesn't think Raptors are the best team in the NBA just yet

Despite numerous high-caliber wins, shooting guard Danny Green doesn’t think his NBA-leading Toronto Raptors are the best in the league just yet. “We may have the best record but I don’t think we’re the best team in the league, or even in the East right now,” Green told Adam Zagoria of Forbes SportsMoney. “We have […]

Golden State WarriorsSteve Kerr knows Warriors would be ready vs. Raptors in NBA Finals after they 'kicked [their] butts twice'

The Toronto Raptors have managed to pull off a rare feat by sweeping the mighty Golden State Warriors in their regular season series, 2-0. Steve Kerr’s squad got trapped into a lull by the Kawhi Leonard-less Raptors in front of a stunned Oracle Arena crowd as the Warriors lost, 113-93. After the game, Kerr addressed […]

Philadelphia 76ers3 early dark-horse 2019 NBA MVP candidates

In the NBA, there are some players who are considered MVP candidates year in and year out. LeBron James, James Harden and Russell Westbrook are favorites every year. Before they teamed up, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry would always be involved in the conversation. There is a new wave of players coming up quite often. […]

Toronto RaptorsWarriors' Kevin Durant says Raptors are no longer a team on the rise

Kevin Durant turned down the notion of the Toronto Raptors being an up-and-coming team in the NBA after the Golden State Warriors suffered a second defeat to them on Wednesday night, this time by a 20-point margin without star player Kawhi Leonard. “They got veterans over there, I don’t understand what you mean with ‘young […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kawhi Leonard not paying any attention to rumors about his free agency

As expected, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has been unbothered by the recent storylines surrounding his free agency, as the L.A. Clippers have visibly made a strong push to be the main franchise vying for his services this offseason. The Klaw has kept his tunnel vision coming into this season “I focus on what we’re […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Jonas Valanciunas suffers left thumb dislocation vs. Warriors

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas did not seem very pleased after he dislocated his left thumb in Wednesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Valanciunas suffered the injury early in the second quarter after the ball was knocked away by Warriors star Draymond Green, which caused the 7-footer to hit the ground in a […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kawhi Leonard out vs. Warriors

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard won’t suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Leonard won’t play due to a hip injury, while Fred VanVleet, who’s nursing a back injury, will suit up: Kawhi (hip) is OUT tonight vs Golden State. VanVleet (back) will play. — Josh […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Andre Iguodala out with right hip tightness vs. Raptors

Andre Iguodala will sit out Wednesday night when the Golden State Warriors take on the Toronto Raptors, according to Mark Medina of the Bay Area News Group. The Warriors are citing “right hip tightness” as the reason for Iguodala’s absence. This is unfortunate news because the matchup between the Warriors and Raptors could be an […]

Toronto RaptorsFred VanVleet offers support for Nick Nurse after win over Clippers

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet offers heartfelt support for head coach Nick Nurse after a big win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Nurse’s mother, Marcella Nurse, passed away last Monday. Blake Murphy of The Athletic tweeted out VanVleet’s words for Nurse, who led the Raptors to the victory even while grieving for the death […]

Los Angeles ClippersLawrence Frank among Clippers employees present in majority of Kawhi Leonard's games

Reports have it that Lawrence Frank is among Los Angeles Clippers employees present at an unusual frequency during Raptors games, possibly Kawhi Leonard-related. Leonard has long been linked to the Clippers, even until now that he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. Brian Windhorst of ESPN wrote about how the Clippers are zeroing in on the […]

Toronto RaptorsKyle Lowry says it was just time for him to step up

On Tuesday night, the Toronto Raptors secured a huge win against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Following the 123-99 victory, All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry explained his motivation coming into the contest. The Raptors were without cornerstone star Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday, as the 27-year-old was forced to sit out due to a […]

Los Angeles ClippersClippers interested not only in chasing Kawhi Leonard, but also Kevin Durant in free agency

The L.A. Clippers will be all eyes and ears during Wednesday’s showdown between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, keeping crosshairs not only in free agent target Kawhi Leonard, but also Kevin Durant. The Clippers, who have enjoyed a season that has defied expectations, have closely watched “every Raptors and Warriors game this […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Kawhi Leonard not on bench during Clippers game probably because he did not have proper attire

Kawhi Leonard sat out Tuesday night’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a hip issue, though, the Toronto Raptors didn’t seem to miss him at all, as evidenced by their dominant 123-99 win. The ho-hum nature of the contest also brought into the surface some peripheral in-game developments for people to talk […]

Toronto Raptors[WATCH] Kawhi Leonard's hilarious response when asked about his favorite Christmas moment

The Toronto Raptors are in Los Angeles to take on the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night in their second visit of the season to Staples Center. Star forward Kawhi Leonard sat out against the Lakers due to injury management, as the team was on a back-to-back set. Leonard also sat out against the Clippers, however, […]

Toronto RaptorsKawhi Leonard close to ending back-to-back restrictions

LOS ANGELES – The first six months of the Toronto Raptors’ time with Kawhi Leonard has been a work in progress, but the work isn’t done yet, says head coach Nick Nurse. Ahead of the highly-anticipated matchup against the L.A. Clippers, coach Nurse revealed that Leonard would be unable to play in the Tuesday night […]

Toronto RaptorsFred VanVleet claims Toronto's bench mob 'is no more'

For Toronto Raptors backup point guard Fred VanVleet, the North’s so-called bench mob is “no more.” Per the Toronto Sun‘s, Mike Gunter, the 24-year-old VanVleet believes that the Raptors’ bench which wreaked havoc on teams last year is gone. He admitted that this fact has been a challenge, especially when closing out their foes in the […]

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