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How Kawhi Leonard-to-Raptors trade fallout can impact Knicks hopes of repeating

The New York Knicks are probably feeling pretty good about themselves right now. In case you somehow missed it, New York recently won its first NBA Championship in 53 years.

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Kawhi Leonard strongly expects Raptors trade to go through, extension in play

Kawhi Leonard apparently isn’t sweating the uncertainty surrounding his stalled trade to the Raptors. In fact, he seems pretty convinced he’ll be back in Toronto before training camp.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Report reveals what Kawhi Leonard expects to happen with his impending trade

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors may be held up due to the NBA’s ongoing investigation, but Leonard himself does not seem too stressed about it.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / August 10

Kawhi Leonard Expects Trade To Raptors To Go Through Before Camp

Kawhi Leonard believes that the agreed-upon blockbuster trade that will send him from the Clippers to the Raptors will ultimately go through before Toronto begins training camp next month, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack post.

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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 / August 10

Kawhi Leonard still expected to join Raptors as NBA investigation nears end

Kawhi Leonard‘s return to Toronto apparently remains on track. The question is what happens to the Clippers before he gets there. Leonard expects the NBA’s investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention involving himself and Los Angeles to be completed before training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10

Clippers could run out clock on Kawhi Leonard investigation

Even with more revelations of questionable endorsement deals, the clock is in the Clippers' favor.

Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

The '30-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 10

Scottie Barnes Can Be Raptors' Top Player, But He Might Not Need to Be

It's no secret that Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the face of the franchise. The 2021-22 Rookie of the Year has thrived in his five seasons with the team, and he is emerging as one of the league's best players.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / August 10

31 days, 31 questions: Will Jamal Shead find a go-to scoring move?

Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 10

Which Toronto Raptors would fit in the virtual world of Madden 27?

With the early release of Madden 27 (Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle) available on Monday, let’s take a look at who on the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors were standout football players and what their respective Madden ratings might look like.

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Kawhi Leonard’s 2019 Demands For Lakers Reportedly Violated CBA Rules

After the trade to the Toronto Raptors was announced in the early days of free agency, Kawhi Leonard appeared free and clear of last year’s scandal. However, while suspicion regarding the investigation held up the deal, recent developments may point toward more negative outcomes.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 9

Raptors insider teases ‘most likely outcome’ of Kawhi Leonard trade after latest Clippers bombshell

The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are still being investigated after findings of allegedly funneling money to the forward through Aspiration. Recently, journalist Pablo Torres reported that there was another company that was funneling money to Leonard, which was Daktronics.