Kawhi Leonard Reportedly 'Nearing' Trade to Raptors, Brandon Ingram Headlines Clippers' Full Return
Kawhi Leonard is likely headed back to Toronto.
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Kawhi Leonard is likely headed back to Toronto.
The Los Angeles Clippers are “nearing a deal” to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He reported Monday that Leonard’s representatives had “informed other teams he only wanted to sign an extension with the […]
While talks on a trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors are believed to be nearing completion, it sounds like there are still some obstacles to resolve. League sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link) that the teams have agreed on a framework to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and a […]
Will GM Bobby Webster say yes to the Clippers’ asking price? After an apparent “stall” in the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, the Raptors and Clippers are finalizing the deal that would send the 2x Finals MVP back to Canada. As per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, both teams have agreed on which players would surround the package, […]
The Clippers have guaranteed Kris Dunn’s $5.7 million salary for the 2026-27 season, ensuring the veteran guard remains on the roster. Dunn signed a three-year contract with Los Angeles in 2024 as part of a sign-and-trade with the Jazz. The final season of the deal was initially non-guaranteed but became fully guaranteed after the deadline […] The post Clippers guarantee Kris Dunn’s contract for next season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Clippers will keep Kris Dunn on their roster and guarantee his $5.7MM salary for next season, according to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Dunn inked a three-year deal as part of a sign-and-trade with Utah in 2024 that included a non-guaranteed final season. It will automatically become guaranteed today. He could have […]
Adam Silver has indicated that a ruling is coming soon.
Amid recent rumors, the Los Angeles Clippers have provided more insight into the situation of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. The post Clippers Provide Key Kawhi Leonard Contract News Amid Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
Kawhi Leonard is not expected to return to the Clippers next season, with Los Angeles actively exploring trade options after deciding against offering the veteran forward a contract extension. The Raptors have emerged as the leading destination, with Toronto and the Clippers reportedly engaged in serious negotiations. According to reports, Leonard has indicated that the […] The post Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers tenure nears its end appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
"This is lining up. This trade could happen today." That's the word from notable NBA Insider Brian Windhorst about a Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors could happen today, per @WindhorstESPN “This trade could happen today. I think the Clippers and Raptors have agreed on player compensation. I think it’d be Brandon Ingram based on what I am told. What they have been haggling over is the draft pick… pic.twitter.com/FS9x39gGT2 — NBA Courtside (@NBA__Cour...
The Raptors and Clippers are reportedly closing in on a trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, although the two teams are still negotiating the draft compensation needed to finalize the deal. According to Brian Windhorst, the player framework is largely complete, with Brandon Ingram expected to headline the package going to Los […] The post Brandon Ingram centerpiece in Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors could be completed as soon as today, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Tuesday morning on Get Up (Twitter video link). Windhorst added that the teams have “agreed on player compensation,” with Brandon Ingram part of the package that would be headed to Los Angeles. Gradey […]
NBA free agency officially opens Monday evening, but trade activity has already dominated the league’s offseason. One of the biggest storylines continues to center on Kawhi Leonard, with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors engaged in discussions that could reunite the two-time Finals MVP with the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.The […] The post Report: Kawhi Leonard Trade Talks With Raptors Gain Major Momentum appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are reportedly engaged in trade talks focused on Kawhi Leonard, but regardless of how those negotiations end up, the Clips reportedly aren't looking to pry Jaylen Brown away from the Boston Celtics.
The Los Angeles Clippers have extended a qualifying offer to Bennedict Mathurin, making the 24-year-old wing a restricted free agent, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. The move gives the Clippers the ability to match any offer sheet Mathurin receives while keeping him in their long-term plans. Mathurin became eligible for restricted free agency after […] The post Clippers extend qualifying offer to Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Raptors and Clippers continue to have serious discussions about a Kawhi Leonard trade and there’s “momentum” on a deal that would send the two-time Finals MVP back to Toronto, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer first reported the Raptors’ interest in a reunion with Leonard, […]
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly targeting Jaylen Brown to replace Kawhi Leonard as their franchise player.
Rumors about the possibility of the Clippers and Raptors completing a Kawhi Leonard trade continued to percolate throughout the day on Monday, with ESPN’s Shams Charania stating on SportsCenter (Twitter video link) that the two teams seem motivated to make a deal. Charania suggested during that TV appearance that Leonard’s time with the Clippers may […]
The Miami Heat are back in the Bradley Beal conversation. Beal is declining his $5.6 million player option with the Clippers to become an unrestricted free agent, and his willingness to walk away from that money is a sign he has interest elsewhere, with Miami flagged as a team to watch, according to Chris Haynes. […]
Dang I wonder what the LA Clippers are up to after the Golden State Warriors buried their season last year! Continuing our Rival Report series, we’re getting you up to speed on Pacific Division foes’ moves in the draft so you can know who the heck they’re loading up with for the future. It’s time […]
The Los Angeles Clippers have declined their $5.9 million team option on veteran forward Nicolas Batum, sending the 37-year-old into free agency. Batum appeared in 74 games last season, averaging 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes while continuing to provide experience and defensive versatility off the bench. With the option declined, Batum will […] The post Clippers decline Nicolas Batum’s $5.9M option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers have declined their $16 million team option on veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, making him an unrestricted free agent. Bogdanovic appeared in 23 games for Los Angeles last season, averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 19.7 minutes per contest. The Serbian guard had previously signed a four-year, $68 million […] The post Clippers decline Bogdan Bogdanovic’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Clippers have exercised their $9.2 million team option on veteran center Brook Lopez, keeping him under contract for the 2026-27 season. Lopez appeared in 75 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game. The 38-year-old continued to provide frontcourt depth, rim protection, and veteran experience as […] The post Clippers exercise Brook Lopez’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Dallas Mavericks were in trade rumors for LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, but pursuing Cameron Johnson of the Denver Nuggets makes way more sense. Dallas has shown interest in Johnson according to a recent report.
The Clippers have finalized decisions on their three remaining team options ahead of Monday’s deadline. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link), veteran center Brook Lopez is having his $9.19MM option for 2026/27 exercised. The plan for the club is to hang onto Lopez, notes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). However, […]