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Stephen A. Smith calls for harsh NBA punishment including ‘year-long ban’ for Kawhi Leonard

Pablo Torre reported on yet another potential salary cap circumvention move by Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Stephen A. Smith thinks that if it’s real, the NBA should be ruthless.

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One technicality could save Kawhi Leonard if NBA finds Clippers star guilty of salary cap circumvention

Kawhi Leonard’s luck may help him after the conclusion of the NBA’s ongoing investigation of LA Clippers circumventing the salary cap. Investigative journalist Pablo Torre’s bombshell reports about Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer’s LA Clippers circumventing the salary cap has been a major topic of discussion heading into the season.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Likely outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation has been revealed

The latest allegations about more phony Kawhi Leonard endorsement deals have certainly made an impression online, but they are not likely to impact the NBA’s ongoing investigation too much.

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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?

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 7

Kawhi Leonard reportedly had another secret endorsement deal tied to Clippers

As if the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers saga weren’t complicated enough, there’s another wrinkle worth catching up on. Leonard reportedly had a secret, multimillion-dollar

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7

Clippers hit with yet another Kawhi Leonard scandal

It's been almost a year since the NBA started its investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention scheme. What's the latest?

Likely outcome of the NBA's Leonard investigation has been revealed

Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them to disappointing option

Notable Lakers player reportedly is in danger of being cut

Michael Porter Jr.'s reported contract demands have been revealed

Mavericks offer incredible bounty for rare Cooper Flagg card

NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Hit With Another Cap Circumvention Allegation

The Kawhi Leonard saga doesn’t appear to be close to a resolution, and the latest reports that surfaced on Thursday night have only made an already difficult situation even stickier.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / August 7

How the NBA finds diamonds in the rough

Samson Folk is joined by Shamit Dua to breakdown his piece on reclamation projects in the NBA. Find Shamit’s piece here: Subscribe to Shamit’s work here: From Mikail’s piece: Jeremy Lin was part of the 2018-19 championship team and believes Kawhi Leonard’s presence goes beyond just putting up numbers.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / August 7

31 days, 31 questions: Is Collin Murray-Boyles who he was in the playoffs or the regular season?

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.

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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 / Raptors HQ / August 7

LeBron and the 76ers are showing the Raptors how to use Scottie Barnes

There was a big part of me that dreaded LeBron James’ return to the Eastern Conference. The years of LeBronto, and the idea of James in his twilight years snuffing out the Raptors’ playoff hopes in infancy was almost more than I could bear.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / August 7

Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company

Under investigation into allegations of impermissible payments to skirt salary-cap rules, Kawhi Leonard also had an undisclosed multi-million-dollar deal with Daktronics, the company that designed the video board at the Los Angeles Clippers' home arena, the podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" reported on Thursday.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 6

Raptors Weekly Wrap-Up: Raptors land Andre Jackson jr., Sabonis rumours, more

Welcome back to this week’s Raptors Wrap-Up, your quick look at the biggest stories, roster moves, and talking points surrounding the Toronto Raptors over the past week. Jeremy Lin was part of the 2018-19 championship team and believes Kawhi Leonard’s presence goes beyond just putting up numbers.

Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / August 6