Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers completed their trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, bringing back a package headlined by Brandon Ingram and draft compensation. Now, the team has gotten an unfortunate update on Ingram’s status as the new season approaches. “The Clippers say they’ve found a partially torn Achilles in Brandon Ingram’s foot […]
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Kawhi Leonard has officially returned to the Toronto Raptors after his trade was held up most of the summer amid the NBA’s investigation into his former team. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Clippers accepted their historic penalty, appointed an interim governor, and finalized a trade to send Leonard back to Toronto for two first-round…
Early during Kawhi Leonard’s highly anticipated 2026-27 Toronto Raptors Media Day availability, he fielded a question from The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith on what he learned about himself in the past year. His response hit the Los Angeles Clippers fanbase like a wall more daunting than the one in their home arena: “I need pressure […]
Kawhi Leonard addressed the media for the first time since returning to the Toronto Raptors, saying he wants to leave the controversy surrounding his return behind and concentrate on basketball. Speaking at Raptors media day on Monday, Leonard acknowledged that reporters wanted to ask about the NBA investigation but said he had discussed the situation […]
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When Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic wrapped up during the team’s 2026-27 Media Day, he jokingly gave the writers, content creators, and personnel a piece of tongue-in-cheek advice: “You’re too serious…got to loosen up.” It was met with laughter in the room, but Rajakovic was right. Kawhi Leonard’s return has seemingly elevated the entire […]
While Toronto Raptors veteran Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past, he couldn’t escape the moment his iconic laugh went viral during Media Day in 2018. Eight years removed from the iconic laugh after telling a room full of reporters that he’s a “fun guy” despite his stoic demeanor, Leonard addressed the moment at this year’s […]
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If the jumper won't always fall. Quickley has a backup plan.
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Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss the NBA’s Clippers investigation at Raptors media day, saying he wants to focus entirely on basketball.
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Kawhi Leonard agreed to a $115 million extension following his trade from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. He’s committed the foreseeable future to the team he helped lead to their first championship in franchise history in 2019. However, it was Leonard’s lone season with the Raptors, as he […]
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The Los Angeles Clippers will suffer the consequences for allegedly circumventing the salary cap, but Kawhi Leonard does not wish to expend any more mental energy on the subject. He wants to fully invest himself in the Toronto Raptors and leave the NBA’s investigation in the past, and in LA. The two-time Finals MVP expressed […]
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Barnes has unfinished business on defence.
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Scottie Barnes came to Media Day with spoilers.
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Darko Rajakovic highlighted conditioning as a massive area for improvement for the Raptors this offseason, which will only help their transition scoring attack.
There is no getting around it. Kawhi Leonard’s health will be one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Raptors this season. As exciting as it is to see Leonard back in a Toronto jersey, Raptors fans know better than most that getting him on the court consistently is a different story. Leonard has not played ... Read more
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Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard opened his media day appearance on Monday by declaring that he won't take questions regarding the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention.
Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard declined to address questions about the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap circumvention investigation during Raptors media day. Leonard opened his press conference by acknowledging that the situation had become a distraction over the past couple of months and made it clear that his focus is now entirely on basketball and his new chapter in Toronto. "Everyone, thanks for coming. I know I'm excited to be here. I know why some of you guys came. You w...
Darko took “lead by example” literally.
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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic opened up about Kawhi Leonard's long-awaited return to Toronto during the team's media day on Monday. Rajakovic said he is extremely excited to begin working with Leonard, believing the veteran star will be a natural fit with the Raptors' young roster. "Well, we had interesting conversations leading to this, obviously. And kudos to Bobby and his group of just making all this happen," Rajakovic said. "You know, once I heard there is a chance to join Ka...
There are probably a lot of people around Toronto who were excited when Kawhi Leonard came back. Darko Rajakovic might be near the top of that list. The Raptors head coach spoke about Leonard’s return on media day and did not hold back when describing how he felt when he found out the former Finals ... Read more
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Come hang out!
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There is a lot to like about Allen Graves. Selected 19th overall by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Santa Clara forward enters Toronto with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability. Unlike some first-round picks, however, Graves does not need to become an immediate star. If he can defend, […]
The Lakers signed the former Raptors big man, Sandro Mamukelashvili, to a four-year, $52 million contract this offseason, and his ability to play multiple roles could become a major part of Redick’s plans. Los Angeles has questions to answer at both power forward and backup center, but Redick believes Mamukelashvili gives him the freedom to […]
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The Toronto Raptors could make an all-in move for All-Star center Jalen Duren following the big man's contract issues with the Pistons.
Now that Kawhi Leonard is officially a Toronto Raptor, it’s time to safely look ahead to the 2026-27 season. While the seven-time All-Star is entering his 15th season at 35-years-old, there’s reason to believe that Leonard could produce his greatest year as a professional. Here are three predictions that suggest the best is yet to […]
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