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Rui Hachimura Reveals What He Disliked About Lakers Tenure

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Former Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura made a noteworthy move to the Los Angeles Clippers this past offseason. NBA free agency saw the Lakers prioritizing other players over Hachimura. However, the veteran forward wanted to stay in the same Los Angeles market for the other team. Hachimura also revealed that there are difficult […] The post Rui Hachimura Reveals What He Disliked About Lakers Tenure appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to undergo testing after concerning injury update

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Kawhi Leonard was missing in action on Sunday, as the Toronto Raptors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-94, at Target Center. The Raptors fell to 2-1, while the Timberwolves improved to 3-0. Leonard was added to the injury report just an hour before tip-off. Toronto announced that the veteran forward was dealing with swelling in […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to undergo testing after concerning injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic Reacts to Raptors Scottie Barnes Scoring 0 Points

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic shared his reaction to superstar forward Scottie Barnes scoring 0 points for the Raptors. With Kawhi Leonard unable to suit up due to a knee injury, the Raptors were hoping that Barnes would have a huge game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. However, the opposite happened as […] The post Darko Rajakovic Reacts to Raptors Scottie Barnes Scoring 0 Points appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball

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MINNEAPOLIS — Prior to their game tonight against the Timberwolves, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković praised the new-look roster and the unique duo of guards Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. “Great young duo, very talented players capable to score in so many different ways,” said the fourth-year Raptors head coach from Serbia. “It’s a great […] The post Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury

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The (second) honeymoon period has ended very quickly for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Leonard was ruled out for Toronto’s game on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports that Leonard was a late scratch for the game due to left knee swelling. The seven-time All-Star Leonard, now 35 years … The post Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard scratched from Timberwolves game with swelling in knee

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The Toronto Raptors have started the season off 2-0, and they have a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves next, another team that is undefeated. It looks like they may be without Kawhi Leonard in that one, as he’s dealing with swelling in his knee, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Raptors say Kawhi Leonard […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard scratched from Timberwolves game with swelling in knee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BREAKING: Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi Leonard Announcement

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On Sunday night, the Toronto Raptors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. They are coming off a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, nine rebounds, one assist and three steals while shooting 7/20 from the field in 28 minutes of playing time. Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi […] The post BREAKING: Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi Leonard Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Isn’t Bradley Beal Playing? Explaining Clippers Absence, Injury Return Timeline

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The Los Angeles Clippers have had two of their top veteran scorers out of action in the early going, including Bradley Beal. The Clippers already have a new look this season after trading away Kawhi Leonard in the offseason. But they haven’t gotten to start the campaign at full strength. Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal […] The post Why Isn’t Bradley Beal Playing? Explaining Clippers Absence, Injury Return Timeline appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rui Hachimura Showed Love To Lakers After Clippers Debut

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The end of Rui Hachimura’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers saw him choosing to sign with the same town rival. Hachimura joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency and played his first game against the Lakers last night. Despite losing the game, Hachimura was in positive spirits afterwards when asked about the […] The post Rui Hachimura Showed Love To Lakers After Clippers Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards

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Darko Rajaković has Toronto Raptors fans believing this team can win in more ways than one. That’s after guiding his squad to a gritty 112-102 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Following their 43-point blowout on opening night, the Raptors faced a tougher challenge at Capital One Arena. However, they held firm down […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blake Griffin drops ‘confused’ admission on Chris Paul’s Clippers exit before retirement

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The LA Clippers are entering a new era of basketball after having moved on from Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac, but one thing fans still aren’t able to fully get over is the way the franchise moved on from Chris Paul. Paul and the Clippers parted ways last December, when the franchise elected […] The post Blake Griffin drops ‘confused’ admission on Chris Paul’s Clippers exit before retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Scottie Barnes Has Historic Night on the Road vs. Wizards

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Toronto Raptors superstar Scottie Barnes had a historic night on the road in Friday night’s big win over the Washington Wizards.The Raptors defeated Washington 112-102 on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., to improve to 2-0 on the young season, with double-digit wins over the Wizards and the Chicago Bulls.Barnes, in particular, […] The post Raptors Scottie Barnes Has Historic Night on the Road vs. Wizards appeared first on HEAVY.

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga

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The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […] The post Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Could Gary Trent Jr. cap circumvention be worse than Kawhi Leonard, Clippers?

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The NBA has closed their investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard regarding cap circumvention, and punishments have been handed down. The next league investigation that has been underway and also deals with potential salary cap circumvention is with the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. At the basis of the NBA’s investigation into […] The post Could Gary Trent Jr. cap circumvention be worse than Kawhi Leonard, Clippers? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Get Unfortunate News in Pursuit of Former Lakers First-Round Pick

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The Raptors had their sights on a former Lakers first-round pick, but an unexpected development has changed their plans. The post Raptors Get Unfortunate News in Pursuit of Former Lakers First-Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors Provide Scare in Kawhi Leonard’s Debut

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The Toronto Raptors made a bold decision this offseason when they traded to bring back Kawhi Leonard. They had to send a hefty package to the Los Angeles Clippers, headlined by Brandon Ingram. They then had to wait out the NBA’s investigation into impermissible payments to Leonard before they knew for sure that the trade […] The post Raptors Provide Scare in Kawhi Leonard’s Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors overreactions: Toronto will win Eastern Conference with Kawhi Leonard again after brutal 43-point clawing of Bulls

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The Toronto Raptors began their 2026-27 campaign with a 135-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls, producing the largest season-opening win in franchise history. Toronto never trailed, scored 43 points in the first quarter, and built a lead of as many as 48 points before finishing with a 43-point margin. And well, Kawhi Leonard’s return saw […] The post Raptors overreactions: Toronto will win Eastern Conference with Kawhi Leonard again after brutal 43-point clawing of Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad?

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On Wednesday evening, the Chicago Bulls kicked off their 2026-27 NBA season with an ugly 135-92 loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors. This game marked the head coaching debut of Tiago Splitter in Chicago, and he certainly didn’t look to have had his team prepared for this one. Splitter took over for the […] The post Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors

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The Chicago Bulls opened their 2026-27 regular season with a humiliating 135-92 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, with Josh Giddey’s previously undisclosed wrist injury potentially contributing to one of the worst performances of his NBA career. Following Chicago’s 43-point home loss, Giddey revealed that he suffered a left wrist injury […] The post Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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