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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 […]

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 […]

The Toronto Raptors have signed 24-year-old shooting guard Matt Thomas to a three-year contract worth $4.2 million, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Thomas, an American, has played in Spain in Liga ACB, the country’s top basketball association. Last season he played for Valencia, where he put up 11.5 points and 1.6 assists in 29 games […]

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 […]

Danny Green confirmed that he talked with the Los Angeles Lakers Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers, and the Dallas Mavericks recently, adding that he’s being patient with the whole free agency process. Per Blake Murphy of The Athletic: Green's podcast co-host @HarrisonSanford clarifies that Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, Raptors were all in contact today. — Blake Murphy […]

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 […]

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’ […]

Could Kawhi Leonard leave the Toronto Raptors immediately after winning an NBA championship with the franchise? Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins didn’t think so, but now, he appears to be changing his tune. Originally stating that Leonard would re-sign in Toronto, Perkins now thinks there is a chance that the two-time Finals MVP signs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have usurped the LA Clippers as the biggest threat to lure Kawhi Leonard away from the Toronto Raptors in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Things change fast in #thisleague: With free agency a day and change away, it's the Lakers who have convinced Las Vegas […]

Danny Green believes that he will be an asset to the team that will successfully sign him this summer. Green will become an unrestricted free agent, and is expected to draw a lot of interest on the market. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype, the 32-year-old guard said that he can bring a […]

Veteran guard Danny Green is happy that Marc Gasol decided to stay with the Toronto Raptors for their title defense in the 2019-20 NBA season. Green said that Gasol will play an integral part in their title defense. The veteran center was a key factor for Toronto during their series against the Golden State Warriors. […]

In the latest saga of Kawhi Leonard’s impending free agency, the Toronto Raptors star and reigning Finals MVP will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers, including controlling owner Jeanie Buss and recently deposed president Magic Johnson. Sources. Kawhi Leonard’s people plan on meeting with Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson next week when free […]

Kawhi Leonard reportedly did not accept a free vacation to Barbados in exchange for staying with the Toronto Raptors this summer. BTMI Canada has offered Leonard a free trip if the two-time Finals MVP agrees to stay with the Raptors. Leonard was seen vacationing this week, so many thought The Claw accepted the offer. Kawhi […]

Sometimes, NBA fans are, well, somewhat silly. Let’s just say that. On Thursday, it was revealed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would be giving up his No. 23 to Anthony Davis. Then, on Thursday evening, LeBron made this post on Twitter: ⁶🙏🏾 — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 28, 2019 In case you are […]

The Indiana Pacers are in the running for two solid role players in Danny Green and Justin Holiday as they await the return of star Victor Oladipo. Via J. Michael of the Indy Star: The #Pacers have “strong” interest in signing Danny Green this offseason in free agency, per @ThisIsJMichael. Love that fit. Defense and […]

Toronto Raptors forward and recently-crowned NBA champion Danny Green thinks his team would have a shot to land right back in the NBA Finals if the organization manages to keep this current core intact in the offseason. Green told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype he likes the team’s chances to return to this stage, even if […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up a third max slot with the expansion of their previously agreed trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, trading three of their lower-salaried players to the Washington Wizards. That expectation has now fanned the flames of the purple and gold targeting star forward Kawhi Leonard. ESPN’s Steven A. Smith shared […]

Freshly-crowned NBA champion Danny Green of the Toronto Raptors is hoping to keep the confetti going with a rain of dollar bills this summer, seeking a four-year deal as he enters free agency in a few days. The three-and-D commodity was the second most efficient 3-point shooter in the league this past season, shooting a […]

Kawhi Leonard is reportedly expected to allow the Toronto Raptors to make the final meeting presentation among the teams visiting with him in Los Angeles when free agency begins, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Leonard is definitely meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and then the Raptors last: Free agent Kawhi […]

Kawhi Leonard reportedly plans to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers once free agency begins on June 30, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Leonard is also seriously considering re-signing with the Toronto Raptors, who can offer Kawhi the most money in free agency and a fifth year on his […]

The Toronto Raptors are rapidly approaching perhaps the most nail-biting offseason in franchise history, with Kawhi Leonard’s decision likely to make or break the future of the franchise only weeks after winning their first-ever NBA title. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster didn’t characterize this decision as stressful, rather just part of a process that simply […]

Milwaukee Bucks newly-crowned Most Valuable Player winner Giannis Antetokounmpo is one funny guy. Recently, he set his sights on Toronto Raptors brand ambassador Drake, as the Bucks star provided some pretty hilarious commentary on the rapper’s basketball acumen. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzL9IU3gFOK/ Giannis appeared to have been impressed by Drake’s shooting on the onset, but quickly criticized the […]

A recent report hinting the potential pairing of Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler has now sparked flames around the league. The initial report by SNY’s Ian Begley claimed that several teams envisioned pairing the two-way aces together, and Sam Amick of The Athletic has taken it one step further, linking that connection to the LA Clippers: […]

Recently crowned three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers came on Gilbert Arenas’ No Chill Podcast to explain why it’s tough for the Toronto Raptors to retain American players, as it could be the case with Kawhi Leonard in the coming days. Williams noted that the lack of familiarity […]

The battle for Kawhi Leonard is on between the LA Clippers and the Toronto Raptors. Recently, LA took a shot at Toronto via a billboard. Peep the photo below of a billboard spotted in Los Angeles, as posted by Alex Seixeiro of Fan 950. Kawhi billboards in Los Angeles are somehow getting worse… pic.twitter.com/nzzVgUmNAh — […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri made his first public comments regarding the altercation between him and a sheriff’s deputy after Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Golden State. Ujiri says he respects police officers and is going to let his lawyers handle the situation moving forward. “My lawyers are updating me. Honestly, with that […]

Marc Gasol is exercising his $25.6 million player option for 2019-20 with the Toronto Raptors, the team announced. Gasol could have entered free agency this summer if he declined the option. The All-Star big man wants the chance to defend the Raptors’ title next season. The Raptors acquired Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. […]

The New York Knicks are expecting to secure meetings with two of the biggest free agents on the market in Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard as soon as free agency starts, according to Frank Isola of The Athletic. After them, the front office will likely head to Los Angeles to pursue what is believed to […]

Fans of both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers will not be pleased with a recent rumor that has emerged pertaining to Kawhi Leonard’s alleged unwillingness to make the big move to L.A. According to Chris Mannix of SI, people close to the Toronto Raptors superstar are “skeptical” about all the Kawhi-to-L.A. […]

Former Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks head coach Avery Johnson strongly believes that the Toronto Raptors should get the respect that they deserve after winning the 2018-19 NBA title . In the latest newsletter from Marc Stein of New York Post, Johnson gave his take on the talks about putting an asterisk on Toronto’s championship […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Danny Green does not care if fans and analysts have doubts on the legitimacy of their 2018-19 NBA title. After winning the championship against the Golden State Warriors, people started to put an asterisk on their win — noting that the series would have been different had the defending champions played with […]

Kawhi Leonard will not have a shortage of suitors in free agency, but the Toronto Raptors superstar is not expected to talk to the Dallas Mavericks about a possible deal. FOX Sports analyst Chris Broussard revealed on Undisputed that the Mavs are out of the running in the Kawhi Leonard race. Broussard, however, added that […]

Former San Antonio Spurs superstar forward Kawhi Leonard quickly became a Toronto Raptors legend this season. While ultimately leading the surging Eastern Conference franchise to its first ever NBA Championship, Leonard now has a major decision to make with free agency looming large. Although the Raptors were not initially under consideration after he was first […]

The nature of the Toronto Raptors’ title run makes it seem hasty. Kawhi Leonard wasn’t acquired until last summer. Pascal Siakam, the newly-minted Most Improved Player of the Year, started just five games in 2017-18 before staking his claim as one of the league’s most valuable two-way players this season. Marc Gasol only arrived in […]