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Heat luck out as failed Kawhi Leonard trade unlocked blockbuster

Heat luck out as failed Kawhi Leonard trade unlocked Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster

The Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo through a blockbuster trade this offseason was one of the defining features of this very eventful summer. However, it turns out that their newest landmark acquisition would not have been possible if the franchise had succeeded in trading for another superstar instead.

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Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers Goodbye Is A Brutal Reminder Of What Could Have Been

Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers goodbye marked the end of a seven-season tenure that produced elite individual basketball but never delivered the championship the Los Angeles Clippers envisioned.

Jaden Bradley News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract

The Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million contract with rookie guard Jaden Bradley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto after being selected with the No.

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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?

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Malachi Smith News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Raptors sign Malachi Smith to two-way contract

The Raptors have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Malachi Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Smith initially signed a training-camp deal with Toronto in August.

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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 Rumors / September 21

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).

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 21

Report: Toronto Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to multi-year contract

The Toronto Raptors announced Monday afternoon that they have signed guard Jaden Bradley to a multi-year contract. Bradley was previously on a two-way

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / September 21

Raptors sign second round rookie Jaden Bradley

The Toronto Raptors are signing their 2026 second-round rookie Jaden Bradley to a multi-year contract, according to the team on Monday. Bradley averaged 6.4 points and 3.2 assists in 20 minutes during Summer League.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 21

NBA Preview: Kawhi Leonard returns to give Raptors a real shot

The Raptors already know what can happen when they gamble on Kawhi Leonard. They’re doing it again. Toronto completed its long-awaited trade for the two-time Finals MVP, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders to the Clippers.

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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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Clippers Refused To Extend Kawhi Leonard Beyond $50.3 Million, Sparking Trade Talks With Raptors

Kawhi Leonard’s departure from the Los Angeles Clippers might have become inevitable well before the NBA’s salary cap circumvention investigation. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Clippers’ hesitation to give Leonard another contract extension was what made the two sides head for a trade.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 21

How the Raptors stack up in the revamped Eastern Conference: Part One

The Toronto Raptors upgraded their roster in a major way this offseason, swinging a Kawhi Leonard trade that should put them squarely in the Finals mix, reasonable health permitting.

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Kyle Lowry News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

Raptors better listen to Kyle Lowry’s DeMar DeRozan demand

Kyle Lowry received plenty of recognition during his retirement celebration in Toronto this weekend. The Raptors unveiled a gold Raptor statue wearing his No.

RJ Barrett News / Fadeaway World / September 20

RJ Barrett Responds To Knicks Winning Title Without Him; Reveals Similar Expectations With Raptors This Season

RJ Barrett has made a name for himself as a vital rotation player for the Toronto Raptors over the last few years. However, the foundation for Barrett’s emergence as a star-caliber player was laid in New York, where he played out the first few years of his career with the Knicks.