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Latest Sporzzio coverage, playoff reads, and explainers about the Toronto Raptors.
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Leonard’s reported $115 million extension adds two seasons, with the last controlled by a player option. Here’s how it fits his existing salary—and when Toronto benefits from the lower price.
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Leonard’s concession helped Toronto complete the trade without sending away more players. The Raptors still face a hard spending limit as they fill out the roster.
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The Clippers’ forfeited first-round picks will disappear rather than transfer to another team, leaving the affected drafts with one fewer selection. Los Angeles loses an Indiana pick in 2029 and its own picks from 2030 through 2033, although separate picks involved in the pending Kawhi Leonard trade require important distinctions.
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The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.