'We're coming in to play defence first': Kawhi, Barnes discuss their potential together
Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes spoke about how their partnership has the potential to have a lot of success this season.
Barnes: 'I know I'm one of the best defensive players in the world'
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.
Barnes on viral CTV news interaction: 'I don't know. I was bored, to be honest'
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.
Barnes on Kawhi: 'Defence gives us energy and that's what's going to fuel us'
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.
Does Kawhi regret not re-signing with Raptors after 2019 championship season?
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 jokes about iconic laugh, Ka'wine & Dine, discusses Raptors' outlook
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.
Fans and legacy played a big role in Kawhi's decision to return to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard was asked whether or not he has been thinking about his legacy and if that was part of his decision to return to Toronto.
In opening statement, Kawhi Leonard says he wants to move on from investigation
In his first words during his media day session, Kawhi Leonard told reporters that after discussions with the NBA and NBPA, he would not be discussing the investigation involving the Clippers and just wants to move forward with the Raptors.
Rajakovic says he's excited for Kawhi to be 'back home' in Toronto
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic joined the media for media day and spoke about Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, how he feels he will fit into the Raptors program, and more.
Rajakovic talks heightened expectations for team, Barnes with Kawhi in the fold
Toronto Raptors head coach says his goals haven't changed with Kawhi Leonard back in the fold, that the club has always been working to be a championship contender, and he feels that Kawhi Leonard will not only help them towards that goal, but that he will help a player like Scottie Barnes be better.
Report: Warriors, Curry reach 2-year extension worth $116 million
Warriors star Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension, tying the franchise legend to the only organization he has ever known through his 20th NBA season, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Webster found a way to pair Kawhi Leonard with 'stud' Scottie Barnes in Toronto
ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon discuss Kawhi Leonard's lack of success with the Clippers and Raptors GM Bobby Webster being able to find a way to bring Leonard to Toronto to pair with Scottie Barnes.
Why Stephen A. has Wemby as a top-3 player in NBA
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why he considers Victor Wembanyama to be a top-3 player in NBA.
How the Lakers are preparing for life after LeBron James
How the Lakers are preparing for life after LeBron James.
Do Raptors have the ability to push more chips in to chase a title this season?
With the Kawhi Leonard trade and extension officially in the books, TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg joins SportsCentre to discuss whether or not Toronto has the ability to push more chips in to chase an NBA title this season.
Why Windy believes KAT-Knicks extension will get done, with one caveat
ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst shares why he believes Karl-Anthony Towns' extension with the Knicks will get done, with one caveat.
Raptors GM Webster ready to tweak roster more if needed
Now with Kawhi Leonard back on the team, Raptors GM Bobby Webster wouldn't reveal lofty expectations, but feels like they can win any given night. Webster also mentioned that they still have maneuverability to improve the roster, including a first-round pick in each of the next four years should they decide to take a swing.
'The goal is to keep him healthy': Raps not ruling out game management for Kawhi
Toronto GM Bobby Webster shed some light on Kawhi Leonard's health, and the possibility of load management this season saying that there is a lot of temptation to compare things to 2019, but entering this season Kawhi is feeling great, and the goal is to keep him healthy.
Despite investigation, Raps 'had confidence' Kawhi deal would go through
Raps GM Bobby Webster revealed that the Kawhi Leonard trade negotiations started around draft week. Their decision to pause the trade was about "risk tolerance" in regards to the investigation, but said they had done their due diligence. "We wouldn't have agreed to the deal if we didn't have a level of confidence it would get done,'' Webster continued, and said that Kawhi wants to stay in Toronto long term.
Stephen A. is worried about KAT, Knicks extension talks
Stephen A. Smith is worried about the extension talks between Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks.
Did the Raptors get the term and dollar amount right for Kawhi?
Kawhi Leonard is 35 years old and now locked up for the next three years with his $115 million extension with Toronto. TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins SportsCentre gives his thoughts on whether the Raptors got the term and dollar amount right.
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