Tag: Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’
Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history.
The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer...
Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t returning to take Raptors from Scottie Barnes
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto. He apparently has no interest in taking the deed from Scottie Barnes.
“I’m not here to take over anything,”...
Why NBA didn’t void Kawhi Leonard’s contract or suspend him
The NBA hammered the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard received something closer to a firm tap on the wrist.
Leonard was fined $700,000 but avoided a suspension,...
Clippers’ post-Kawhi roster is crowded in backcourt, thin up front
The Clippers finally traded Kawhi Leonard. Now they have to assemble an actual basketball team from what remains.
The roster isn’t devoid of talent. It...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers.
Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has...
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours.
The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending...
Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA
Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising.
Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks.
Michael McCann of...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’
The Kawhi Leonard trade may finally be approaching the finish line.
A source close to Leonard expects the Clippers and Raptors to complete the long-delayed...
Clippers still not ready to complete Kawhi Leonard trade despite Ballmer reversal
Steve Ballmer has surrendered his fight against the NBA. That apparently does not mean the Clippers are ready to finish their Kawhi Leonard trade...
Steve Ballmer backs down, Clippers won’t sue NBA over cap penalties
The Clippers’ legal fight against the NBA has ended before it ever began.
Owner Steve Ballmer has informed the league that the franchise will comply...
Federal Kawhi Leonard probe carries risks NBA investigation never could
The Clippers spent the past year cooperating with an NBA investigation. Now comes the version with subpoenas.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal...
Clippers wanted out of Lakers’ shadow; now they’re buried in scandal
Let’s begin with the uncomfortable part: The Clippers should feel insecure about the Lakers.
One franchise owns Los Angeles basketball. It has the championships, banners,...
Raptors expect Kawhi Leonard trade to happen ‘sooner rather than later’
The Raptors haven’t stopped waiting for Kawhi Leonard. More importantly, they apparently haven’t stopped expecting him.
People familiar with the situation continue to believe Toronto’s...
NBA not holding up Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors
If Kawhi Leonard remains with the Clippers, don’t blame the NBA.
The Clippers and Raptors are free to submit their agreed-upon trade for league approval...
Clippers considering lawsuit, possible restraining order against NBA
The Clippers have already rejected the NBA’s findings. Now they’re considering whether to ask a court to do something about them.
Steve Ballmer and the...
Federal prosecutors open inquiry into Clippers-Kawhi Leonard matter
The NBA finished investigating the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The federal government apparently has not.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Walter Clayton Jr, Mavericks
Raptors
The Raptors want Kawhi Leonard. Leonard wants the Raptors. The Clippers are apparently asking everyone to wait.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line,...
