How big of a relief is it for the Raptors to finally get the Kawhi Leonard trade completed and move forward? What does this mean for extension talks? How big of an improvement will this be for the Raptors? Where does Toronto slot in a very early Eastern Conference power ranking? TSN's Josh Lewenberg and Leo Rautins discuss this and more.
It has been a tumultuous off-season for Kawhi Leonard as the cap-circumvention claims came to a head for him and the Clippers as a trade was being finalized for Kawhi to return to Toronto. Here is a look at how it all went down.
Now that the Raptors and Clippers are set to finalize their trade which sends Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, the NBA Today panel dissects what it means for the Raps to bring a bonafide closer and winner to a team with so much upside.
The Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders. ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The New York Knicks star and NBA champion Jalen Brunson will make his hosting debut when Saturday Night Live returns for season 52 on September 26th.
Check out some of Ben Simmons' best plays from the 2024-25 season as he joins the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal.
Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings, sources tell Andscape and ESPN's Shams Charania. Simmons returns to the league after missing the 2025-26 season to rehabilitate lingering back and leg injuries.
Stephen A Smith. rips the NBA for not giving Kawhi Leonard a more severe punishment.
Brian Windhorst says Kawhi Leonard is an "unmitigated winner" following the NBA's punishments handed down to the Clippers.
Josh Lewenberg joins SportsCentre to share his initial thoughts on the NBA's ruling regarding the Clippers and how it affects the Raptors and their trade for Kawhi Leonard, and explain if he's surprised at how light the punishment was for Leonard.
The NBA has declined to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract after its salary-cap circumvention investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, clearing a major hurdle for his proposed return to the Toronto Raptors. The league announced Wednesday it stripped the Clippers of five first-round picks from 2029 through 2033 and fined the team US$30 million after an independent investigation found a pattern of misconduct and multiple significant rules violations.
The NBA announced it's ruling Wednesday on the scandal involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers that has held up Leonard's return to Toronto. TSN NBA analyst Leo Rautins joins SportsCentre to share his reaction.
The Clippers lose five-first round picks, incur several fines, and received some suspensions. Why didn't Kawhi Leonard get a tougher penalty, including contract termination, or a suspension of his own? ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania explains.
Among the punishments announced by the NBA following an investigation into the Clippers: a loss of five first-round draft picks and a fine of $30M. Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for one year. How shocking is it that Ballmer is being banned, and not Kawai Leonard? The guys from ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' have more.
The Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 following their Jan. 10 game against the 76ers. Lowry will become the second player in franchise history to have his number raised to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena, joining Vince Carter. The six-time all-star is the franchise’s career leader in assists, steals and three-pointers.
Bennedict Mathurin has landed in the Big Easy. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Montreal-born swingman has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Mathurin, 24, had been a restricted free agent, but Mathurin lobbied the Los Angeles Clippers to withdraw his qualifying offer.
Klay Thompson was introduced to the Miami media on Tuesday and said he believes he still has enough left in him to be an impact player for the Heat.
The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have reached an agreement to buyout the remainder of the 36-year-old's deal, the team says. Thompson will clear waivers on Sunday, and according to ESPN, he is expected to join the Miami Heat. Veteran wing and former Raptor DeMar DeRozan reportedly intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets, according to NBA insider Chris Hayes.
Free agent James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a player option for 2028-29 and a trade kicker, agents Mike Silverman, Troy Payne and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports told ESPN on Thursday.
ESPN's Mad Dog is surprised that Tyrese Haliburton is shocked that his return to the Pacers' lineup will not be on national television.
On First Take, Chris Canty and Evan Cohen join Courtney Cronin to weigh in on Jeanie Buss contesting the sale of the Buss family’s 17.8% stake in the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and how it could impact Luka Doncic's future.
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