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NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Cavs, camp battle, Knicks

The Raptors gave Kawhi Leonard plenty of security with his new extension. Leonard gave Toronto something valuable in return. Leonard’s two-year, $115 million extension came in roughly $11 million below the maximum available to him.

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Bobby Webster News / Raptors Republic / September 23

Does Bobby Webster have another trick up his sleeve?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. On July 18, 2018, the Toronto Raptors finalized a deal to send Demar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected first round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 23

'You Cold…Real Ninja Award': Kawhi Leonard’s Ex-Teammate Has Suspicious Reaction to His $115M Raptors Deal

Kawhi Leonard just walked away from the Clippers’ chaos and straight into another massive payday. While Los Angeles deals with the fallout from an NBA investigation, he is back in Toronto with a new two-year, $115 million commitment.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 23

2 Raptors Storylines I'm Buying (and 1 I'm Not) Entering Training Camp

The Toronto Raptors are expected to have a big 2026-27 campaign after acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors can be championship contenders, so the work they put in over the next couple of weeks will be paramount to their success.

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Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / September 23

Brian Windhorst says there’s something NBA fans need to accept about Kawhi Leonard’s new Raptors deal

Brian Windhorst doesn’t want NBA fans to overlook what Kawhi Leonard has shown outside of the scandal surrounding him in the past year. Kawhi Leonard has officially left the Los Angeles Clippers, and the organisation is also moving on.

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Kawhi Leonard Crosses Stephen Curry, James Harden & More in Major NBA List After $115M Deal With Raptors

Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto was always expected to come with a long-term commitment. The seven-time All-Star has agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors, securing his future with the franchise after his blockbuster return.

Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / September 23

Will Allen Graves surprise Raptors fans?

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath talk to Chuck about Allen Graves. Chuck’s twitter: https://x.com/ChuckingDarts Chuck’s substack: https://substack.com/@chuckingdarts

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Brian Windhorst Raises Question on Brandon Ingram Surgery After Raptors’ $115M Deal to Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard’s $115 million extension has raised questions about whether Toronto took too much risk on a star with a long injury history. But there is another side to the equation that can easily get lost when the focus stays on Leonard’s knees.

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / September 22

2026 Second-Round Pick Jaden Bradley Earns Four-Year Contract

The Toronto Raptors have been in the headlines recently. After finally completing a trade for Kawhi Leonard following the conclusion of an NBA investigation into Leonard and the LA Clippers, the Raptors inked the superstar forward to a two-year extension.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / September 22

Report: Raptors sign Kawhi Leonard to $115M extension

All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Raptors make major commitment to Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors finally got Kawhi Leonard back, and now they are locking him in for a little bit longer. On Tuesday, Leonard and the Raptors agreed on a massive two-year extension worth $115 million.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 22

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree to two-year, $115 million extension

The Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with star forward Kawhi Leonard, agent Harrison Gaines told Shams Charania of ESPN.