Raptors fans had to be patient but the long-awaited return of Kawhi Leonard finally became a reality. The star forward sat down with TSN's Kate Beirness to chat about his interactions with fans in Toronto since coming back, returning to a place where he's so loved, living with no regrets, celebrating Kyle Lowry and more.
The Raptors are in Québec City this week for training camp as they prepare for the NBA season, and Kawhi Leonard took the court to officially practice with his new Toronto teammates. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has more on Kawhi's involvement on Day 1 of training camp.
Collin Murray-Boyles says it's 'mesmerizing' to watch Kawhi Leonard work out up close and continue pushing himself to the limit. Murray-Boyles is eager to continue learning from Kawhi, which head coach Darko Rajaković says will help the Raptors grow into the team they want to be.
The Raptors opened training camp in Québec City on Tuesday and, as RJ Barrett put it, it's 'time to grow and take it to the next level'. Collin-Murray Boyles called it an important teaching week for the team as they try to build off last year's playoff appearance.
Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković joins TSN's Josh Lewenberg to discuss Toronto's whirlwind offseason, having Kawhi Leonard back in the fold with the Raps, how the young players can benefit from being around the two-time champion, and the expectations that the team will build off the playoff experience last year.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says he would've begged LeBron James to come to the New York Knicks in the offseason if they didn't win the title.
For the second time in his career, Kawhi Leonard was unveiled as a Raptor during media day in Toronto. What was the difference in his demeanor compared to 2018? What does Leonard's arrival do for Scottie Barnes? TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg discusses.
The Clippers announced that recently acquired forward Brandon Ingram is recuperating from a partially torn Achilles and won’t be ready at the start of the season. The injury was found after his heel surgery.
Speaking to the media at the 76ers' media day, LeBron James discusses the 'championship approach' he plans to bring with him to Philadelphia and the uncomfortable sacrifices he and his teammates need to make if they want to win a Larry O'Brien Trophy together.
While playing for Team Canada earlier this summer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander asked to play more off the ball and during Thunder media day, he spoke about whether or not he is going to incorporate that into his game in the NBA. The Canadian also discussed the possibility of winning a third-straight MVP title.
The move from Milwaukee to Miami is still being processed by Giannis Antetokounmpo but one of the biggest adjustments he has had to make is dealing with iguanas in Florida. The Heat star was also informed that he was allowed to shoot them but he shot that idea down very quickly.
LeBron James is getting set for his first season as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, and his first time back in the East in eight years. He joined ESPN to chat about what it's like to join the 76ers, some of his other free agency options in the offseason, and much more.
Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl spoke to the media on Monday about the health of his back and the work he put in this summer, what he expects from the Raptors defensively this season, the high expectations on the team this year and more.
RJ Barrett is entering the final year of his contract with the Raptors and no extension has been signed as of yet. The Canadian spoke about that situation and also touched on his new teammate, Kawhi Leonard.
Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley joined the media on Monday and spoke about what he feels the addition of Kawhi Leonard will bring to the club, how it will help his game, and much more.
Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes spoke about how their partnership has the potential to have a lot of success this season.
Scottie Barnes was left off of the All-Defensive First Team last season, which is something he took note of and refuted as the Raptors gathered for media day ahead of the upcoming season. He spoke about that, and his expectations this season.
Scottie Barnes went viral last week when he hung out in the background of a CTV News report about the team. He addressed the interaction as the media met for media day on Monday.
Scottie Barnes once said the player he'd most like to play with in the league is Kawhi Leonard, and now he's been given that chance. He spoke about the opportunity and how he envision it working out.
Kawhi Leonard was asked if he had any regrets not staying with the Raptors after 2019, especially given how much talent the team had, and shared why he ultimately left to go to Los Angeles.
Kawhi Leonard reflected back on his first season with the Raptors, specifically his media day that was the birthplace of his iconic laugh and the Ka'wine & Dine promotion that attempted to entice him to stay in 2019. Leonard also touched on his health and the experience he can bring to a young team.
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