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Kawhi Leonard Nears Two-Year, $126 Million Contract Extension Agreement With Raptors

After the official announcement of Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors, an NBA insider says both sides are nearing a contract extension that could guarantee Leonard through 2029.

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Raptors shake up coaching staff ahead of 2026-27 season

The Toronto Raptors are putting the finishing touches on their coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Darko Rajakovic has finalized his staff, with

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Surprising update emerges about Kawhi Leonard’s future

Kawhi Leonard is about to secure (another) big payday in the wake of the Aspiration scandal. The newly-acquired Toronto Raptors star Leonard is nearing agreement on a contract extension with the Raptors, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Thursday.

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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 / Hoops Wire / September 17

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard reportedly in advanced extension talks

Kawhi Leonard apparently did not return to Toronto for another one-season stay. Leonard and the Raptors are engaged in “advanced” contract extension talks, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

Stephen Curry shares thoughts on Clippers saga and punishment

The Clippers were severely punished for circumventing the salary cap. Curry shared his thoughts on the situation.

Kawhi Leonard's future with Raptors gets $126 million update

Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a 'legacy play'

Paul George gets ripped by his former Clippers teammate

Michael Porter Jr. gives blunt assessment of Lakers

Dwyane Wade drops cryptic hint about LeBron James' move to the 76ers

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 17

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard Engaged In ‘Advanced’ Extension Talks

The Raptors and newcomer Kawhi Leonard are making progress toward an agreement on a contract extension, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides are engaged in “advanced” discussions.

Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / September 17

Kawhi Leonard's future with Raptors gets $126 million update

At long last, the blockbuster trade involving Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Raptors has been finalized.

The 'Highest career postseason PPG for the 2019 NBA conference finalists teams' quiz

Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors Republic / September 17

All eyes on Darko Rajakovic and the Raptors

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. Head coach Darko Rajakovic will head into the fourth and most important season of his coaching career with the Raptors, as the Serbian head coach finally led Toronto to its first playoff appearance under his leadership.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 17

3 Raptors Trades Turned Pascal Siakam into Kawhi Leonard

Every move a front office makes in the NBA leads to the next, and that couldn't be more true for the Toronto Raptors. In their three decades of history,