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Everyone loves a good reunion, and Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors. When last we saw Leonard sporting dinosaurs, in his lone season in Toronto, he led the Raptors on a magical run to the 2019 NBA championship, the franchise’s first-ever title. Advertisement It had cost them DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round draft pick (Keldon Johnson), …

Breaking news just keeps coming out of Los Angeles. On the day where the topic of conversation has been LeBron James and his decision to not return to the Lakers, the other LA team got busy in the headlines. The Los Angeles Clippers executed a deal with the Toronto Raptors to send them Kawhi Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, …

The Kawhi Leonard era might soon be over in Los Angeles. A deal to send the seven-time NBA All-Star forward back to Toronto, where he won his second NBA title, is in the works, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Advertisement The trade — which the Clippers …

ATLANTA (AP) — Center Jock Landale has reached an agreement on a one-year, $14 million deal to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal cannot be singed or announced by the team before July 6. Advertisement The …

In 2019, Kawhi Leonard wanted out of San Antonio, and Toronto stepped up and traded for him, knowing full well that he would not sign an extension to stay north of the border because he wanted to play in his native Southern California. Toronto got a ring out of taking that roll of the dice. Now, Leonard is headed back …

Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the 6. The Raptors have landed Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks, with Ingram and Dick now headed to the Clippers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Let’s get into the fantasy basketball implications of this trade. Advertisement Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard The talent …

As LeBron James departs the Los Angeles Lakers, two of the franchise’s key figures – Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson – shared their thoughts on the impact he’s had the club. “LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,’’ wrote Buss, the team’s governor and controlling executive. “We will always be thankful for his eight years with the …

All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard is on the move. The Los Angeles Clippers traded the 14-year veteran to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks, according to multiple reports. Advertisement Leonard, 35, had expressed a desire to stay with the Clippers, with whom he first signed as a …

The cat’s out the bag. LeBron James is not returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA season. And the King has spoken. The four-time NBA champion first joined the Lakers in the summer of 2018. Eight summers later, James is hanging up his Laker jersey for a new basketball home in the twilight of his career. Advertisement …

LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he’ll be playing elsewhere in 2026-27, ending his eight-year run in Los Angeles . The three known suitors are the Cleveland Cavaliers , Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors . None of these are confirmed signings yet, but let’s break down the fantasy basketball pros and cons of each scenario and land on …

After eight seasons, LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers . James reportedly informed the team Tuesday that he was looking to play elsewhere during the 2026-27 NBA season. Shortly after that news broke, the Lakers confirmed as much, putting out a supportive and emotional letter from Jeanie Buss, thanking James for his contributions to the franchise. Advertisement Buss’ …

NBA superstar LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will continue his career with another team. James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers and helped the franchise win the 2020 NBA title. Advertisement He has played alongside his son Bronny, 21, since 2024. Media reports suggest the league’s all-time leading scorer is a target …

The next decision for LeBron James is here, and it could once again alter the NBA landscape. The league’s all-time leading scorer has informed the Los Angeles Lakers he plans to play elsewhere during the 2026-27 season , according to multiple reports on Tuesday, June 30 ahead of the start to the league’s free agency period. James will be the …

The Los Angeles Lakers are losing LeBron James. So what does that mean for the future of Bronny James? They made history together in 2024, becoming the first father and son to share the court — not to mention playing for the same team — during an NBA game. And they continued to share the same locker room and suit …

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Center Kristaps Porzingis has reached agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal has not been finalized or announced by the team. This keeps Porzingis …

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because James had not revealed that decision publicly. ESPN, citing James’ longtime agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, …

LeBron James is continuing his record-setting NBA career, but he won’t do it with the Lakers. The 41-year-old superstar informed the Lakers he felt it was best to part ways, The Times confirmed. James, who will extend his own NBA record for seasons played to 24, is pursuing a contract with another NBA team, according to people familiar with the …

LeBron James is running it back, but not with the Los Angeles Lakers . According to ESPN’s Shams Charania , James has informed the Lakers he will look to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season. The news quells speculation that James would retire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign at 41 years old. Per Charania, James spoke with Lakers …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! It’s trade season galore! Jerseys are swapping and the rumors are milling – Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through it all. They discuss the recent Ja Morant trade and his fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, touch on the Charlotte Hornets trading …

Late last week, we got the news that former North Carolina men’s basketball player Coby White had agreed to a new deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who he had been acquired by in a trade last season. On Monday, we got more news that another Tar Heel had come to an agreement on a new contract. Yesterday, Day’Ron Sharpe reportedly …

Welcome to the start of a new NBA calendar year as the free agency period officially starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. Players, agents and front office decision-makers all have their phones on alert waiting for calls and text messages about what the future holds. Die-hard fans are refreshing their social media feeds every few minutes for the latest …

The Spurs are heading into free agency with their roster almost full. On Monday, they re-signed Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes to keep their rotation players from last season in place, and will head into Tuesday with 12 standard contracts, including the rookie deals for their two recent first-round picks. The moves were not surprising at all. San Antonio reached …

The Houston Rockets’ brass has drawn a good bit of criticism this offseason for a lack of activity. Understandably, as we’ve seen other teams make moves, either to load up and bolster their roster or to set themselves up for future flexibility, as in the case of the Oklahoma City Thunder.  We haven’t seen that from Houston, outside of a …

The Knicks are kicking off their championship repeat campaign by re-signing guards Jose Alvarado and Landry Shametto team-friendly contracts. Alvarado declined his $4.5 million player option to ink a three-year, $14 million contract, while Shamet agreed on a four-year, $24 million contract. Comparatively, these are excellent deals for New York. Advertisement Collin Gillespie is signing for $12 million a year …

The NBA’s free agency period is nearly here. Beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 30, teams can officially begin negotiating and agree to terms with players from other teams that are free agents. But that might not be where most of the excitement resides this offseason. It’s the trade front that should be most active. Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo …