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Toronto Raptors put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold after NBA league office message

The Toronto Raptors have postponed their trade for Kawhi Leonard due to the NBA’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are under investigation for a $28 million endorsement between Leonard and Aspiration Fund LLC.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 9

NBA has potential mess on its hands as Kawhi Leonard trade put on hold

The reports of Kawhi Leonard being traded to the Toronto Raptors were premature.

Teams are recruiting LeBron James through a bizarre method

Mark Cuban takes Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont to court

Knicks' latest move gives Jalen Brunson reason to smile

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit comes with an obvious problem

Spurs make decision on announcer accused of cheating with player's sister

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / July 9

Jaden Bradley & Allen Graves Film Breakdown w/ a scout

Samson Folk & Josh Codinera breakdown the Raptors new draftees before summer league. https://youtu.be/I0pPngosIdI From Brendan’s piece: “The college

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / July 9

Toronto Raptors Summer League preview: Here’s what you need to know

While we’ve all been distracted by the craziest offseason in Toronto Raptors’ franchise history, an offseason which saw the retirement of the franchise’s greatest player in Kyle Lowry, and the unexpected return of Kawhi Leonard, the NBA Summer League has slowly been sneaking up on us.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

Raptors Expected To Hire Stephen Silas As Assistant Coach

Although head coach Darko Rajakovic and several of his assistants received four-year contract extensions earlier in the offseason, the Raptors‘ staff will be undergoing a few changes this offseason, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, who reports that the team is expected to hire Stephen Silas as an assistant coach.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Raptors make intriguing move with addition of ex-head coach to staff

The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest blockbuster moves of the offseason after reuniting with Kawhi Leonard via trade with the LA Clippers. The move

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 8

The Biggest Remaining Question Facing the Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have most of their roster set in stone going into the upcoming season, but it is not a complete puzzle quite yet. The Raptors are missing some size in the second unit, and there is no clear solution as to who will be backing up Jakob Poeltl at centre this upcoming season.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 8

Meet the 16 Players on the Raptors' Summer League Roster

The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for the Las Vegas Summer League with 16 players on the roster, though it remains to be seen how many of them will see legitimate minutes during the showcase.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Jimmy Butler sends message after Kyle Lowry's retirement news

While Butler remains focused on returning healthy at some point next season, one of his closest friends and former teammates officially brought his own NBA career to an end.

Kyle Lowry wraps up 20-year NBA career as a Raptors all-time great

Kawhi Leonard makes a grand gesture at Kyle Lowry’s retirement

The 'NBA's best active free throw shooters' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / July 8

Kawhi Leonard & the Raptors are a match made in heaven

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman break down the fit between Kawhi & the Raptors. From Louis’ piece: “The 2026 playoff Raptors looked to be a piece away.

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Kyle Lowry News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 8

3 Candidates For Raptors' Next Jersey Retirement After Kyle Lowry

The Toronto Raptors announced that Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey will be retired at some point during the 2026-27 season following a press conference that marked the end of his 20-year career.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7