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Kawhi Leonard Set the Ground Rules Before the First Question

Kawhi Leonard Set the Ground Rules Before the First Question

A year ago at Clippers Media Day, Leonard was asked about the Aspiration allegations for the first time and told reporters, “We invite the investigation.” On Monday in Toronto, wearing a Raptors uniform, he opened his session by saying he wouldn’t take questions about it, Bleacher Report reported.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / September 29
Kawhi Returns, Everyone is Jacked – Raptors Media Day Takeaways

Kawhi Returns, Everyone is Jacked – Raptors Media Day Takeaways

Samson, Tre, and Es talk about Media Day. From earlier today: Scottie Barnes has pretty high expectations for the Raptors this season. And he isn’t exactly trying to hide it.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 29
Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return

Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return

There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day. So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard told reporters Monday, via Michael Grange of Sportsnet.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
RJ Barrett News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28
Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all

Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all

Just like the rest of the league, RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors surely want what the New York Knicks just had –a downtown NBA championship parade.

NBA News / Yardbarker
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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / September 28
Kawhi Leonard excited to be back in Toronto, move past NBA investigation

Kawhi Leonard excited to be back in Toronto, move past NBA investigation

Embroiled in a high-profile contract-based controversy, which led to an investigation that lasted a full year, Kawhi Leonard is searching for a path forward in the same way he has sliced through defenses throughout his career.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game

Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game

When you think of Immanuel Quickley’s game,  the three-point shot is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. That is fair. It is a big part of his game, and the Raptors could certainly use more of it.

NBA News / Yardbarker
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.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Scottie Barnes wants what he believes he deserved last season

Scottie Barnes wants what he believes he deserved last season

Scottie Barnes remembers. Last season, he thought he did enough to earn All-Defensive First Team honours. Apparently, he still feels the same way. “I know I’m one of the best defensive players in the world.

Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Darko Rajakovic made himself part of the Raptors offseason homework

Darko Rajakovic made himself part of the Raptors offseason homework

Darko Rajakovic is taking the Raptors’ conditioning seriously. So seriously, in fact, that he decided to get himself in better shape this summer. “When we talk about conditioning, it starts with me.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Darko Rajakovic is 'super excited' to have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto

Darko Rajakovic is 'super excited' to have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto

There are probably a lot of people around Toronto who were excited when Kawhi Leonard came back. Darko Rajakovic might be near the top of that list. The

Allen Graves News / Raptors HQ / September 28

Prewiew: What Can the Raptors Realistically Expect from Allen Graves?

There is a lot to like about Allen Graves. Selected 19th overall by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Santa Clara forward enters Toronto with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 28
2 Most Important Raptors Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

2 Most Important Raptors Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

The Toronto Raptors are starting training camp, where they will look to begin their title run by setting down the foundation of the team. The Raptors have a versatile group of players that allows the team to be one of the best in the Eastern Conference, which creates a lot of competition for minutes.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 27
RJ Barrett's Contract Extension Still Uncertain With Raptors

RJ Barrett's Contract Extension Still Uncertain With Raptors

With the addition of Kawhi Leonard, followed by his contract extension that inks him for a total of $165 million over the next three years, the Toronto Raptors’ have a bit more financial flexibility.

Bobby Webster News / Lindy's Sports / September 25
Bobby Webster and the Toronto Raptors Aren't Done Yet

Bobby Webster and the Toronto Raptors Aren't Done Yet

On Monday, September 14, the worst-kept secret in the NBA became official when the Toronto Raptors reacquired superstar wing Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster trade, bringing “The Claw” home after seven years away, since he helped Toronto win its first and only NBA Championship in 2019.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Wire / September 25
Bobby Webster: Raptors still have room for another major move

Bobby Webster: Raptors still have room for another major move

The Raptors paid a considerable price to bring back Kawhi Leonard. Bobby Webster does not believe that emptied the cupboard. Toronto’s president of basketball operations said the team still has enough draft capital and financial flexibility to pursue another major addition if the opportunity arises.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 24
Raptors’ Webster Talks Kawhi, Trade Assets, Poeltl, More

Raptors’ Webster Talks Kawhi, Trade Assets, Poeltl, More

The Raptors surrendered two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a first-round pick swap in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers earlier this month, but president of basketball operations Bobby Webster doesn’t view that deal as an all-in move.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 21
Raptors Convert Jaden Bradley To Four-Year Standard Contract

Raptors Convert Jaden Bradley To Four-Year Standard Contract

The Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley’s two-way deal to a multiyear standard contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).

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