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NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Hawks

The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, giving them another elite and versatile defender beside Scottie Barnes. That still doesn’t guarantee an answer for every opponent.

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Scottie Barnes and Raptors HC Address Kawhi Leonard Trade

What should have been an official trade in June turned out to be a long investigation. Since the NBA’s investigation on the Clippers’ salary circumvention is over, Kawhi Leonard’s move to Toronto is official.

Kyle Lowry News / Fadeaway World / September 19

Kevin Love Trolls Raptors Fans With 'LeBronto' Comment During Kyle Lowry’s Block Party

In honor of their greatest player in franchise history (who signed his final contract in July), the Toronto Raptors invited all Raptors fans to Kyle Lowry’s block party in Maple Leaf Square on Saturday.

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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

Luis Scola News / Hoops Rumors / September 19

And-Ones: Harrell, Scola, G League Trades, Salary Guarantees

Former Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell talks about his quest to get back to the NBA, his success in the Big3 and a variety of general basketball topics in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson.

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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.

Kyle Lowry News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

Watch Raptors legend Kyle Lowry receive key to city in Toronto

Kyle Lowry is going down as one of the greatest players in Toronto Raptors history. His impact on the franchise was so significant that he earned the key to the city.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 19

Green reacts to Gallinari's Leonard comments — and misses the point

Draymond Green reacts to Danilo Gallinari's Kawhi Leonard comments — and misses the point

Well, talk about being disingenuous, huh.

Surprising update emerges about Kawhi Leonard’s future

Stephen Curry shares thoughts on Clippers saga and punishment

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

The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 19

The Toronto Raptors Awards Draft

Samson Folk, Trevon Heath, and Esfandiar Baraheni get together for the annual awards draft. From Samson’s piece: “A major question, I think, is how the Raptors set Barnes up for easy success on offense so that he can maintain the high level defensive effort that made him a top 3 defender in the world.

Kawhi Leonard News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 19

Kawhi Leonard's Injury History is Risk Raptors Are Willing to Take

Now that the Kawhi Leonard trade has been officially processed, the Toronto Raptors can now focus their sights on training camp and rounding out the roster.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Kawhi Leonard’s Final Goodbye To Clippers Does Not Land Well After Failed Six-Year Tenure

When Kawhi Leonard first joined the Clippers in 2019, nobody imagined it would end the way it did. But now, in the aftermath of the cap-circumvention scandal, it’s hard to call his tenure there anything other than an unmitigated disaster.

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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.

DeMar DeRozan News / Raptors Republic / September 18

DeMar DeRozan still has Toronto close to his heart

DeMar DeRozan has been on four teams since leaving Toronto, but there is still one city he considers home. Toronto. DeRozan recently appeared on the Off The Roster podcast and was asked if he thinks the Raptors will eventually retire his No.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Bobby Webster News / Raptors Republic / September 18

Grading every Bobby Webster signing since taking over the Raptors

Bobby Webster has made plenty of moves since taking full control of the Toronto Raptors, and not all of them have worked out the same way. Some signings have become important pieces of the roster.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / September 18

Will somebody let Scottie Barnes run at the rim?

You gotta move. In the NBA, you gotta move. The king of movement for the Raptors is their All-Star, Scottie Barnes. Even if you didn’t bother to look at

Kawhi Leonard News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 18

What a Kawhi Leonard Extension Looks Like for Raptors

Now that the Toronto Raptors have traded for Kawhi Leonard, they have a chance to sign him to a long-term deal that will allow him to finish his career in Canada.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / September 17

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 17

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

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

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.

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