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Kawhi Leonard and Raptors Agree to 2-Year Extension

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.   Leonard’s new deal comes after he was set to enter the final year of the three-year, $149.5 million extension he signed with the Clippers in 2024. Leonard now has a fresh start in what could be the final chapter of his career after a tumultuous offseason that pushed the completion of more The post Kawhi Leonard an...

Clippers’ Brandon Ingram underwent hidden offseason heel surgery

The Los Angeles Clippers’ offseason wasn’t short of drama. Of course, the team was docked five first-round picks for the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention scandal, which came after the team had agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. After the dust settled on the controversy, Leonard was officially shipped north of the border, […] The post Clippers’ Brandon Ingram underwent hidden offseason heel surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Raptors Sign Kawhi Leonard to Huge Contract Extension

The Toronto Raptors have rewarded newly-acquired forward Kawhi Leonard with a two-year, $115 million contract extension with a player option in the second season. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news today. Leonard was recently embroiled in controversy as his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, were fined $30 million and stripped of five future […]

Toronto Raptors Make Major Kawhi Leonard Announcement

Last week, it was finally confirmed that Kawhi Leonard had returned to the Toronto Raptors after the trade with the LA Clippers officially went through after a 2 1/2 month delay.  On Tuesday, the Raptors announced that Leonard will be spending the next three seasons in Toronto, as the two sides have agreed on a two-year, $115 million extension. Kawhi will be playing the final year of his previous deal in 2026-27, at $50 million.  Just in: Toronto Raptors All-NBA star Kawhi Leonard ha...

Kawhi Leonard agrees to massive Raptors contract extension after Clippers controversy

Following the controversial investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard unexpectedly signs a massive contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. Following a controversial and difficult stretch involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers — where the star forward received only a financial penalty from the NBA — he ultimately joined the Toronto Raptors , who waited for the drama to subside to make the move a reality. Now, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Leonard...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/22/26

Herald Five Celtics players with most to prove this season after Jaylen Brown trade Former Celtics coach Rivers joining NBC’s NBA broadcasts Globe Longtime Celtics voice Mike Gorman lists Boston penthouse for $1.5 million Brad Stevens explains why Celtics traded Jaylen Brown Insisting his coaching career is over, ex-Celtics coach Doc Rivers joins NBC Clippers […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 9/22/26

Herald Five Celtics players with most to prove this season after Jaylen Brown trade Former Celtics coach Rivers joining NBC’s NBA broadcasts Globe Longtime Celtics voice Mike Gorman lists Boston penthouse for $1.5 million Brad Stevens explains why Celtics traded Jaylen Brown Insisting his coaching career is over, ex-Celtics coach Doc Rivers joins NBC Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban CelticsBlog Preview Review: Looking back at my...

Kawhi Leonard agrees to $115 million contract extension with Raptors after Clippers trade

The Toronto Raptors recently completed their trade for Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard after the NBA’s punishment against the Clippers was handed down. Now, the team has made a big commitment to secure Leonard as the future of their franchise moving forward. “Just in: Toronto Raptors All-NBA star Kawhi Leonard has agreed on a […] The post Kawhi Leonard agrees to $115 million contract extension with Raptors after Clippers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade has RJ Barrett feeling like a fanboy again

RJ Barrett grew up watching the Toronto Raptors. Now, he will have an opportunity to play alongside one of the most important players in franchise history. After the Raptors officially completed their trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard last week, Barrett explained how the blockbuster move has brought back memories of watching […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade has RJ Barrett feeling like a fanboy again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Clippers Hand Steve Ballmer’s Role to Longtime Fan After NBA Suspension

The Los Angeles Clippers have chosen a temporary leader as Steve Ballmer begins his one-year NBA suspension. John S. Gibson, a Los Angeles trial lawyer and longtime Clippers season-ticket holder, will take charge of the team. Ballmer chose Gibson for the role, and the NBA approved the decision. Gibson will serve as the Clippers’ temporary [...]

Henri Veesaar suffers devastating injury before NBA rookie season

Atlanta Hawks rookie center Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the entire 2026-27 season, the team announced . Veesaar sustained the injury during a workout on Sept. 15. An MRI and further evaluation confirmed the tear, and he is scheduled to undergo surgery in October. The 22-year-old was preparing for his first NBA season after being selected with the No. 52 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the LA Clippers. Atlanta acquired his draft rights in exchange f...

“Bunch of B*ms in the Hall of Fame”: Ex-Clippers Star Responds to Tracy McGrady as MVP Debate Escalates Into Personal Feud

Tracy McGrady’s controversial view that a regular-season MVP can mean more than winning an NBA championship has gone well beyond a basketball debate. That opinion opened the floodgates. Fans and former players quickly challenged T-Mac’s perspective. What started as a discussion about individual achievement has now turned into a personal back-and-forth with former NBA center […] The post “Bunch of B*ms in the Hall of Fame”: Ex-Clippers Star Responds to Tracy McGrady as MVP Debate Escalates In...

4 Clippers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Los Angeles Clippers accepted a harsh punishment from the NBA after they were found guilty of circumventing the cap with Kawhi Leonard. The league’s investigation found enough evidence that the Clippers had indeed channeled money to Leonard through under-the-table means via a now-defunct company called Aspiration, and LA, as a result, will lose their […] The post 4 Clippers on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Clippers Fans Gets Good News as Steve Ballmer Replacement Announced Ahead of New NBA Season

The Los Angeles Clippers have found a temporary answer to one of the biggest questions hanging over the franchise before the new NBA season. But the choice is not someone most fans would have expected to step into the spotlight. Instead of turning to a familiar name from the organization’s ownership group, they have handed […] The post Clippers Fans Gets Good News as Steve Ballmer Replacement Announced Ahead of New NBA Season appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Kawhi Leonard’s Potential 2-Year Raptors Extension Stance Delivers Crushing Blow to Heat’s Trade Hopes

Kawhi Leonard is back with the Toronto Raptors after the deal with the Los Angeles Clippers finally happened. Before he returned to Toronto, however, other NBA teams wanted to trade for Leonard. According to previous reports, the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves were interested in the two-time NBA champion. On Sunday, league insider Marc [...]

Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports the NBA’s punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer following its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, while making clear that he still holds Ballmer in high regard personally. The league suspended Ballmer from team activities for one year, fined the Clippers $30 million, and took away […] The post Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments appeared first on Clut...

Former Blazers Forward Nicolas Batum Announces Retirement

Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement from the game of basketball following an 18-year NBA career. Batum, 37, played his first seven seasons with the Trail Blazers from 2008 to 2015, before going on to play for the Charlotte Hornets (2015-2020), Los Angeles Clippers (2020-2023, 2024-2026) and Philadelphia 76ers (2023-2024). […]

NBA owner backs Steve Ballmer despite Clippers salary cap scandal

The Los Angeles Clippers salary cap circumvention case has been one of the most discussed topics this summer in the NBA. Now, a fellow league team owner has shared his view of the situation involving Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer. Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz , showed respect to Ballmer, but emphasized that every team in the NBA has to follow the league's rules. "Steve is a standup individual first and foremost. This game is tricky, this game is hard, and obviously we have rules, and the...

NBA Preview: Kawhi Leonard returns to give Raptors a real shot

The Raptors already know what can happen when they gamble on Kawhi Leonard. They’re doing it again. Toronto completed its long-awaited trade for the two-time Finals MVP, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders to the Clippers. That’s a serious price for a 35-year-old with a lengthy injury history. It’s also the type of move teams make when they’re tired of being merely respectable. The Raptors won 46 games last season. ...