Tag: Toronto Raptors

Report: Raptors Unwilling to Complete Kawhi Leonard Trade Amid Ongoing NBA Investigation

Brandon King

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly refusing to complete a trade involving Kawhi Leonard because of concerns over potential NBA penalties tied to the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Toronto is unwilling to assume the risk while the NBA continues to examine allegations that the Clippers may have circumvented salary cap rules in connection with payments made to Leonard. “They are not willing to assume those risks,” Shelburne said. The NBA’s investigation remains ongoing, and the league has not announced any findings or…

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Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Delayed Pending NBA Investigation into Clippers

Brandon King

The blockbuster trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold as the NBA continues its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, creating uncertainty around one of the offseason’s biggest moves. According to ESPN, the deal agreed to in principle on June 30 cannot be finalized until the league concludes its investigation. The delay stems from the NBA requiring Toronto’s ownership group to assume any potential financial penalties tied to Leonard’s contract that could result from the investigation. In a statement released to ESPN, the Clippers said…

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Mavericks, Clippers Discuss Potential Blockbuster Deal Centered on Kawhi Leonard

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring the possibility of bringing Kawhi Leonard back to Texas. According to multiple league sources cited by The Athletic, Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Leonard. The two previously enjoyed tremendous success together with the Toronto Raptors, culminating in the franchise’s first NBA championship in 2019. League sources say the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers have discussed a trade framework that would send Leonard to Dallas. In return, the Clippers would receive a package centered around P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and draft-pick…

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Toronto Raptors reportedly in the lead to sign Ishmael Wainwright

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By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net SIG Strasbourg forward Ishmail Wainright is expected to play in the NBA next season and the Toronto Raptors are the frontrunners to sign him, according to reports by Sportando’s Emiliano Carchia. 26-year-old Wainright landed in Strasbourg last summer and has posted an average of 9.9 points, 4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in the Basketball Champions League this season, while his numbers went up to 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the French Jeep Elite League. Photo: BCL

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Pascal Siakam fined $50K for verbal altercation with Nick Nurse

Brandon King

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is now fifty grand lighter in the wallet. Shortly after the team’s 116-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Siakam and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse got into a verbal exchange. In this back-and-forth, Siakam said some not-nice things according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. As a result, the forward was fined $50,000. This is not the first disciplinary issue Siakam has had this season. He was benched for the team’s New Year’s Eve 100-83 win over the New York Knicks for disciplinary…

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Health and Safety protocols postponed Sunday’s Bulls/Raptors game

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From the NBA: The National Basketball Association game scheduled for Sunday night between the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.

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Three members of the Raptors organisation tested positive for COVID-19

Brandon King

COVID-19 has found the Toronto Raptors. Three members of the organisation have tested positive for the virus. Here is a statement from the team regarding the matter: During the league-mandated testing period prior to training camp, three members of the Toronto Raptors organization tested positive for COVID-19. All three are, and will continue to, self-isolate away from the rest of the organization. Adherence to protocols, follow-up testing and contact tracing has so far revealed no spread to other members of the Raptors organization. We will continue to follow safety protocols,…

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Warriors and Raptors interested in Marc Gasol

Brandon King

The Warriors and the Raptors are both interested in the services of Marc Gasol, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It makes sense for the Raptors, as he helps mitigates the loss of Serge Ibaka , who agreed to a contract with the Clippers. For Golden State, Gasol’s unselfishness and passing ability would fit in quite well with the Warriors more egalitarian offensive system. At 35, the veteran big man still has some defensive abilities and if he actually looks at the basket and remembers he can score, he can provide…

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Fred Van Vleet agrees to 4 year , $85 million deal with Toront Raptors

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From Tim Daniels of B/R: The Toronto Raptors and combo guard Fred VanVleet reached an agreement Saturday on a new contract. Brian Jungreis, VanVleet’s agent, told Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium the deal will be worth $85 million over four years with a player option for the final season. VanVleet steadily developed from a little-used reserve into an impact starter over the past four years with the Raptors. It was a growth process that included a key role off the bench during the team’s run to the 2018-19 NBAchampionship. The 26-year-old Wichita State product is…

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