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What’s changed since the last time Kawhi Leonard was a Toronto Raptor?

What’s changed since the last time Kawhi Leonard was a Toronto Raptor?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. I’m outside playing basketball.

John Konchar News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 15
Raptors Signing John Konchar Would Make Sense After Kawhi Trade

Raptors Signing John Konchar Would Make Sense After Kawhi Trade

The Toronto Raptors are linked to veteran shooting guard John Konchar, who is a free agent going into the season. "John Konchar is one of the top free agents available and has drawn interest, league sources say, from Miami, New York, Orlando and Toronto," NBA insider Marc Stein wrote.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / September 15
Toronto Raptors Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: The East’s True Dark Horse

Toronto Raptors Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: The East’s True Dark Horse

The Toronto Raptors were already a pretty annoying team last season, and now they have officially added Kawhi Leonard (finally) to the same group that went 46-36, finished fifth in the East, and pushed the Cavaliers all the way to seven games in the first round.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 15
What's Next for Raptors After Kawhi Leonard Trade?

What's Next for Raptors After Kawhi Leonard Trade?

The Toronto Raptors have officially acquired Kawhi Leonard. After more than two months of uncertainty and waiting, Leonard returns back to Toronto. Now that the biggest question looming over the Raptors' offseason has been answered, another one immediately takes its place.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / September 14

“HE BACK:” Raptors officially announce the return of Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors have officially confirmed via press release that Kawhi Leonard, the 7-time All-Star, 2-time Finals-MVP, and bringer of championships to two separate teams, IS a Toronto Raptor for the 2026-2027 season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14
Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors is finally happening

Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors is finally happening

After lots of talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors working out a deal to move star player Kawhi Leonard back to the Canadian team, a deal is done, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Clippers finally make decision on finalizing the Kawhi Leonard trade

Clippers finally make decision on finalizing the Kawhi Leonard trade

After spending over two months in limbo, the long-agreed Kawhi Leonard trade is finally moving toward a conclusion. The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors are moving forward on the deal sending Leonard to Toronto, according to multiple reports.

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NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / September 14
'Done Deal': Raptors Adding Kawhi Leonard via Trade

'Done Deal': Raptors Adding Kawhi Leonard via Trade

According to a report by Shams Charania, the trade between the Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers is complete, pending a trade call with the NBA. He reports,

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / September 14
RJ Barrett will have to adapt once again

RJ Barrett will have to adapt once again

No matter which way you slice it, the Raptors are primed to be defined, mostly, by two things in this upcoming season: The duo of Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes What should be an elite defense Outside of that, there is a whole lot of room for a number of players to prove, elevate, or damn themselves on the basketball court.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 13
The Kawhi Leonard Trade Is Leaving the Raptors With a Problem They Can’t Solve Yet

The Kawhi Leonard Trade Is Leaving the Raptors With a Problem They Can’t Solve Yet

The Toronto Raptors have spent the past few weeks dealing with all of the uncertainty surrounding the Kawhi Leonard situation. At first, this uncertainty was centered around why the trade is yet to happen.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 12
Clippers may punish Kawhi Leonard with Raptors trade still pending

Clippers may punish Kawhi Leonard with Raptors trade still pending

According to CBS Sports' Robby Kalland, the Clippers may not want to help Kawhi Leonard and trade him to the Toronto Raptors anymore, since he came off the situation rather easily.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 12
Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’

Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’

The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him. People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s agreed-upon trade with the Clippers “will go through sooner rather than later,” Michael Grange of Sportsnet reported.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / September 12
Collin Murray-Boyles is here to break stuff

Collin Murray-Boyles is here to break stuff

Samson Folk does a deep dive on Collin Murray-Boyles. Notes on CMB: Terror defensively. Can guard any player in the world on a switch + with the Raptors high line behind him.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11
Why The Raptors Shouldn’t Trade For Domantas Sabonis This Offseason

Why The Raptors Shouldn’t Trade For Domantas Sabonis This Offseason

Domantas Sabonis has been an All-Star three times, made All-NBA twice, rebounds everything, and can basically play point center for long stretches, so when a player like that becomes available, of course you at least make the call.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard reunion comes with $613K warning

Toronto could make a dramatic swing for Kawhi Leonard, but the financial downside could grow quickly whenever he cannot take the floor. A Casino.org analysis labeled the hypothetical acquisition the riskiest transaction of the NBA offseason.

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