4:55 pm: An NBA spokesperson told several media members — including Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link) — that there’s still no timeline for the investigation to conclude, but it’s expected to be completed “in the coming weeks.” That suggests the trade may not be finalized for a while, Reynolds notes. 2:06 pm: The […]
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors will not be completed until the NBA's investigation is concluded.
The Toronto Raptors are being unfairly punished as the Kawhi Leonard trade with the Los Angeles Clippers has not been finalized.
Many will continue to question the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown until next season's team proves that they shouldn't. Even if that iteration doesn't work out, the Brown trade created an ace in the hole Boston is very familiar with.
While the city of Toronto and all Raptors fans were looking forward to the return of Kawhi Leonard following the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, it appears we all have to throw on the brakes for the time being. The trade will not be complete until the NBA concludes its investigation into the cap-circumvention scandal involving the Clippers and Leonard. Just in on NBA Today -- league's ongoing investigation puts a pause on Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade: pic.twitter.com/phgcaiC...
Kawhi Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors is on hold until the NBA finishes its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
Jordan Clarkson's return to the Knicks came with an uncommon contract provision that many NBA fans may not know about.
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Speculation about a reunion between DeMar DeRozan and the Toronto Raptors continues to grow after the veteran forward was waived by the Sacramento Kings. While some fans believe a homecoming makes sense, one of Drake’s closest friends appears to disagree.Canadian rapper Preme, Drake’s longtime touring partner and collaborator, reacted to fans discussing DeRozan’s potential return […]
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The idea of the Minnesota Timberwolves acquiring LeBron James after a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball may sound like a fantasy, but the basketball implications are very real. Adding James after trading for Ball would make them clear favorites to win an NBA title. Minnesota has already built a strong foundation around Anthony Edwards, who has rapidly ascended into a franchise player.
UCLA made a big splash on Thursday by securing a commitment from FC Barcelona standout Nikola Kusturica for the 2026-27 season.
While speaking about the shortcomings of the Luka Doncic-LeBron James pairing, Rich Paul seems to throw some shade at Doncic.
The Lakers may finally have a realistic path toward landing Jonathan Kuminga. According to Khobi Price of The California Post, the Hawks have interest in a potential sign-and-trade that would send Kuminga to Los Angeles in exchange for forward Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick swap. Nothing is considered imminent, but it’s one of […]
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Kings Despite the trade speculation surrounding Zach LaVine, new Kings general manager Scott Perry sounds fully committed to bringing him back. Per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, Perry said that he’s remained in regular contact with LaVine since the season ended and expects the veteran guard to embrace a leadership role after exercising his […]
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There’s a new normal waiting for Austin Reaves at the end of this offseason, and he feels some way about that. The Los Angeles Lakers’ brave new era means that for the first time in his career, the guard won’t be playing alongside LeBron James. After a five-season partnership that anchored the franchise’s recent postseason […]
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Waiving DeMar DeRozan was a smart financial move, but that didn’t make it any easier for the Kings to let him go, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (subscription required). General manager Scott Perry addressed that decision and several other topics during a press conference on Wednesday, calling DeRozan “one of my favorite players […]
Kyle Lowry is retiring, and as he said goodbye, he used a very interesting word when talking about former Clipper Kawhi Leonard. The post Retiring NBA Star Shades the Clippers with Subtle Jab appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Isaiah Joe thanked Thunder fans and teammates after his trade to Detroit, drawing reactions from Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso and others.
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After a one-year hiatus, the California Classic returned to the Golden One Center in Sacramento, CA. Over three days, July 4-6, the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and Milwaukee Bucks each played their first NBA Summer League games. Kings fans were eager to see how their team’s new rookies would perform in their […]
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A prominent NBA insider claims Brad Stevens’ excuse for why the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown is a bunch of […]
Jonathan Kuminga is once again at the center of transfer buzz. The 2021 NBA Draft’s seventh overall pick is in no hurry to finalize a deal, even with strong interest from multiple teams. Meanwhile, his agent, Aaron Turner, has drawn attention for an unusually aggressive and public negotiating approach, a strategy that has split opinion […]
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LeBron James might be gone from the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean player empowerment is over in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić has had some things to say. He’s reportedly been in “constant communication” with Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka this summer and has made it known he wants an A-list center. The Lakers […]
A new rumor just opened the door for the San Antonio Spurs to make a bold trade that swaps De’Aaron […]
Richard Jefferson claims LeBron James already revealed his next destination, but says he's sworn to keep it completely secret.
One of the things you hear all the time is that America’s best athletes don’t play soccer. BUT WHAT IF THEY DID?! What if we had LeBron James and Aaron Judge out there against Belgium? Would we have won 4-0? It’s an interesting topic, if tiring. You have to start by defining “athlete.” It seems […]
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In addition to parting ways with LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster with a slew of offseason moves.