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Kawhi Leonard explains curious move in his first game back with the Raptors

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Kawhi Leonard wanted more action, even though the Toronto Raptors didn’t need it from him in his first game back.  Amid a blowout against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Leonard started the fourth quarter, an intriguing move given that the game was seemingly already out of the visiting team’s … The post Kawhi Leonard explains curious move in his first game back with the Raptors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Davis took a playful shot at Wizards fans after his Washington debut

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Anthony Davis is loving the new atmosphere at home for the Washington Wizards, which is a far cry from what he experienced when he first joined the team. Davis even shared a hilarious observation about the crowd during his first home game as a Wizard in the 2025-26 season. “Even when I came last year, … The post Anthony Davis took a playful shot at Wizards fans after his Washington debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic made one thing clear ahead of his team’s first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, and that’s they are not the New York Knicks. Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Rajakovic was asked what he thinks the Raptors could emulate from the defending champions Knicks. “What team? New York Knicks? … The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron Implies He’s Not Going To Commute By Helicopter Anymore Just Days After Pablo Torre Began Looking Into It

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LeBron James caught some heat for taking a helicopter from New York to the 76ers’ practice in Philadelphia. He’s seemingly been made aware of that backlash. A clip making the rounds on social media shows LeBron James working out in a gym during an Instagram Live video and complaining about the trip from New York […] The post LeBron Implies He’s Not Going To Commute By Helicopter Anymore Just Days After Pablo Torre Began Looking Into It appeared first on BroBible.

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Kawhi Leonard has heartfelt reaction after learning of Ben Simmons’ Achilles tear

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Ben Simmons is out for the season after suffering an Achilles tear, and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had a strong message of support. Leonard was asked about it on Monday, and while the Raptors star said he didn’t know about Simmons’ injury, he said it was “sad” and told him to “keep grinding.” ‘Oh, … The post Kawhi Leonard has heartfelt reaction after learning of Ben Simmons’ Achilles tear appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Helicopter LeBron James Is Using To Commute Between New York And Philly Is Owned By Fanatics And Is Giving Off Real Clippers/Aspiration Vibes

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LeBron James has been commuting between New York City and Philadelphia by helicopter since signing with the 76ers. It turns out the chopper comes courtesy of Fanatics. According to reports, LeBron James has been using a Fanatics helicopter to travel between New York City, where he lives, and Philadelphia, where he plays for the 76ers, […] The post Helicopter LeBron James Is Using To Commute Between New York And Philly Is Owned By Fanatics And Is Giving Off Real Clippers/Aspiration Vibes appeared first on BroBible.

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Steve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation

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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been cleared of the most significant allegation against him as part of an investigation into whether the team circumvented salary cap rules to funnel additional money to Kawhi Leonard. The NBA has found no evidence to suggest that Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Leonard, according … The post Steve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers Shut Down Clippers Sign & Trade Offer For Rui Hachimura

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The Los Angeles Lakers lost talented forward Rui Hachimura to the rival Los Angeles Clippers, but they turned down a sign and trade idea. Clippers management was open to a sign and trade deal that would see the Lakers getting something back. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka basically shut it down upon realizing he wasn’t […] The post Lakers Shut Down Clippers Sign & Trade Offer For Rui Hachimura appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mitchell Robinson and five more superstars who left in free agency straight after winning the NBA Championship

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Every NBA player dreams of winning the championship. Once they reach the summit, it is not always about a summer of celebration. The NBA calendar…

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NBA Eastern Conference power rankings: How Giannis, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard trades shook up outlook – Sporting News

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NBA Eastern Conference power rankings: How Giannis, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard trades shook up outlook  Sporting News

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