Akash

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[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

Kawhi Leonard is back. #WeTheNorth

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Done deal: The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, per ESPN sources. The sides will now schedule a trade call.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe -- stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, issuing a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian Zucker, sources tell ESPN.

Kawhi Leonard will have to pay $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits by the Clippers for his uncle and former business rep, Dennis Robertson. No contract void or suspension for Leonard. And Robertson -- who was fired by Leonard in June -- is being banned by the NBA from all business dealings.

[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

Bringing you the schedule in GOAT fashion 🐐
@Klow7

[Kevin Durant @KDTrey5]

I remember asking assistant coach Mo Cheeks, what’s harder to do? Workout after practice or before?? I only asked cuz by time I would get to the gym, Russ was already done in the morning and I usually got mine in after practice. Mo like, “coming in before practice is probably harder”…since then, it’s been my routine….a lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud, nah to me, he was quiet and methodical. He lead by example and once the lights were bright, he let everything out and experienced pure freedom. It was inspiring as his teammate and everywhere I went, I seen it inspire people from all walks of life, crazy thing is, he didn’t say much, he just showed up. For 18 years. This basketball life is sacred to us as professionals, what we put into that court means everything. Some of us wish we could go back and do things with a little more intent and some can just wipe their hands and be satisfied with the time spent. Who u gonna be? We know what zero was on…keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ. I don’t care what happens, can’t erase what it was…The first YNs, finals run in our early 20s, all star games, seeing each other get injured and bounce back, the bus rides, plane rides, card games, jokes and arguments, the whole thing, memorable!! …to the whole Westbrook family, Nina, the kids, mama Westbrook, big Russ, Ray, Donnell, everybody from luezinger high and ucla and many more that I’m forgettin, much love and Congratulations on a iconic career.

[Akash @akashhh03]

@ChiefRicoSuave @YahooSports For real, the only champ there.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN.

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

From North Philly to OUR City 🐐🏆🏀

Congratulations to Kyle Lowry on an incredible career!

[Mayor Olivia Chow 🇨🇦 @MayorOliviaChow]

Today is officially Kyle Lowry Day in the city of Toronto.

Congratulations on your retirement as a Raptor @Klow7! Thank you for bringing our city, and our country together.

[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

#7 FOREVER

[Keerthika Uthayakumar @keerthikau]

Some quick fun facts about Kawhi Leonard this season:
- 20+ points in 57 straight games, the 2nd-longest active streak in the NBA.
- 6th in points, 4th in steals, 4th in fast break points.
- Five 40-point games this season, 5 combined in his first 5 seasons with the Clippers.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.

[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

With the 19th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select Allen Graves 🤝

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BLOCKBUSTER: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, sources tell ESPN.

[Keerthika Uthayakumar @keerthikau]

Fun fact: Raptors & Knicks have made the playoffs in the same season for the first time since 2001!

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Toronto's Brandon Ingram has replaced Stephen Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell ESPN.

[Akash @akashhh03]

@sixringsofsteeI Knicks
Thunder
Mavericks
Rockets
Nuggets

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

This angle of Bo Bichette's Game 7 homer 😮‍💨

(via @MLB)

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

BO WANTS NOISE 🗣️

HIS FIRST #WORLDSERIES HOMER!