The Los Angeles Lakers missing out on then Toronto Raptors free agent Kawhi Leonard in 2019 didn’t prevent them from winning a championship that season. However, it appears that LeBron James finally has the answer for why Leonard chose to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers instead of his home state’s most prestigious team. “The Raptors believed there was a real chance he would … [Read more...] about LeBron James Finally Gets Reason Kawhi Leonard Dodged Lakers
Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle’s Demands Come Into Focus In Scandal
LOS ANGELES — On his podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre revealed troubling details about Kawhi Leonard’s financial ties to a now-bankrupt company. His reporting suggests that Leonard’s $28 million payday from Aspiration, a firm backed by Steve Ballmer, may have been an attempt to skirt NBA salary cap rules. The revelations form the latest chapter in Kawhi Leonard’s … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard’s Uncle’s Demands Come Into Focus In Scandal
With Money Left To Spend, Nets Looking To Continue Building Towards Future As They Ponder More Trades
The Brooklyn Nets are looking to be the NBA’s garbage can. Brooklyn already made three separate trades this summer in which they have absorbed a player’s salary that a team was looking to get rid of. The Nets have acquired Michael Porter Jr., Haywood Highsmith, and Terrence Mann in these salary dump trades. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the Nets are actively … [Read more...] about With Money Left To Spend, Nets Looking To Continue Building Towards Future As They Ponder More Trades
FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Provides More Evidence Against Team USA
Although the 2025-26 NBA season is still about a few weeks away, basketball fans around the world are being treated to hoops on a near nightly basis. For those interested in the WNBA, the premier women’s basketball league is in the best place ever, talent-wise. For those who consider themselves FIBA aficionados, there are multiple tournaments being hosted around the … [Read more...] about FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Provides More Evidence Against Team USA
Ranking Bleacher Report’s Hot Take Suns Trades
With the NBA’s 2025-26 preseason roughly a month away, the Phoenix Suns may be in need of some changes before they take the court against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 3. The offseason departures of Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant leave them with less star power, and without a clear starting point guard and help driving towards the rim. Given these clear roster needs, Bleacher … [Read more...] about Ranking Bleacher Report’s Hot Take Suns Trades