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Jaden Bradley Lands Four-Year Deal with Raptors
The Toronto Raptors converted guard Jaden Bradley's two-way contract into a four-year, $9.3 million standard deal, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Only the first season is guaranteed. Bradley, the No. 50 pick in June, won Big 12 Player of the Year at Arizona after averaging 13.3 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.4 steals as a senior. He struggled offensively in Summer League, averaging 6.4 points and 3.0 turnovers on 32.4 percent shooting across five games. With Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead ahead of him in the rotation, Bradley may have a tough time carving out enough minutes to matter in fantasy right away.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto as Trade Becomes Official
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have completed the trade, sending forward Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Leonard waived his $7.45 million trade kicker to help push the deal through after the NBA's cap-circumvention investigation delayed the June 30 agreement. The seven-time All-Star returns to Toronto after averaging a career-high 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals across 65 games last season, immediately slotting into a starting group with Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl. Leonard's arrival tightens the shot-creation ceiling for Barnes, Barrett, and Quickley, though Poeltl's center role should be less affected. Brandon Ingram (heel) heads to the Clippers with Gradey Dick and a pick package, giving Ingram a clearer scoring runway next to Darius Garland if his heel is right by camp.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kawhi Leonard to Pay $700,000, Avoids Suspension
The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks, fined $30 million, and had owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year on Wednesday after the NBA completed its salary-cap circumvention probe tied to forward Kawhi Leonard. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Leonard must pay $700,000 but will not be suspended and will not have his contract voided. That is the key fantasy takeaway, since it could clear the way for his paused trade to Toronto. Leonard averaged a career-high 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 65 games last season. If the deal is finalized, Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick would head to Los Angeles, while Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley would have to share touches with Leonard in Toronto.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Malachi Smith Signs with Raptors Ahead of Camp
The Toronto Raptors signed guard Malachi Smith to an undisclosed contract, the team announced Monday. Smith made his NBA debut with the Brooklyn Nets last season, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 15 games while shooting 43.5 percent from three-point range. The 26-year-old flashed late, posting 19 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds against Milwaukee on April 10. With no guaranteed role in Toronto, Smith should be viewed as camp guard depth who could land with Raptors 905 if he misses the final roster. He remains off fantasy radars barring an unexpected rotation path.
Source: Toronto Raptors
Source: Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard Trade to Toronto to be Finalized
According to Brett Siegel, the NBA has found no evidence of wrongdoing by Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer in a recent investigation involving allegedly funneling money. The league was investigating whether Ballmer used side endorsements to illegally pay Leonard. The NBA didn't find anything, so the trade sending Leonard to the Toronto Raptors can now be finalized. The expectation is that the deal will be pushed through ahead of training camp. It sounds like the biggest hurdles have been cleared, and all the players involved in this trade can go to their new teams.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Kawhi Leonard Believes Raptors Move Is on Track
Forward Kawhi Leonard is operating under the belief that the NBA's investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers will conclude before training camp, keeping him on course to join the Toronto Raptors, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Toronto has paused the long-agreed-to deal until the league resolves the probe, so Leonard officially remains with the Clippers for now. The 35-year-old averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals on 50.5 percent shooting and 38.7 percent from three last season. His fantasy stock remains tied to the trade and any possible penalty, but a healthy Leonard in Toronto would cut into the usage ceilings for Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Trey Jemison III Lands Two-Way Deal with Raptors
Center Trey Jemison III has agreed to a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, per Chris Haynes. The deal fills Toronto's final two-way spot with a well-traveled 26-year-old big who was part of the Knicks' 2026 championship team, though he did not appear in the playoffs. Jemison played 13 regular-season games for New York and owns career averages of 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds across 76 NBA games. He was more useful in the G-League, averaging 8.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists for Westchester last season. Jemison gives Toronto frontcourt depth, but he carries no redraft fantasy value on a two-way deal.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
Andre Jackson Jr. Agrees to Deal With Raptors
The Toronto Raptors signed guard/forward Andre Jackson Jr. to a training-camp deal on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto, this is a camp deal and isn't a guaranteed contract for next season. Jackson will need to prove himself during training camp to land a spot on the final roster. Last season, Jackson averaged 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 8.5 minutes per game across 48 contests with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has spent each of the last three seasons with the Bucks, but he saw a significantly reduced role this past season. The 24-year-old still has potential to be a decent contributor, so we'll see if he can snag a bench role during camp. Even if he makes the roster, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be fantasy-relevant.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Kawhi Leonard Probe Could Stretch Into 2027
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard remains at the center of an NBA investigation into possible salary-cap circumvention. Per Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the probe could stretch into 2027 if the league, team, and involved parties cannot agree on the findings or a settlement. The case centers on Leonard's $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration, a now-bankrupt company that also had a $300 million sponsorship agreement with the Clippers. The team has denied wrongdoing, and any punishment could face a challenge from the players' union. For fantasy, the extended timeline keeps the Clippers' roster plans unsettled, with Leonard's planned trade to Toronto stalled and restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin still stuck in a murky market.
Source: Baxter Holmes
Source: Baxter Holmes
Bennedict Mathurin's Free Agency Freezes
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin remains an unsigned restricted free agent, with his situation frozen by the Kawhi Leonard investigation, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Clippers hold Mathurin's rights and want him back, but they are reluctant to make roster decisions while Leonard's Aspiration case stalls his expected trade to Toronto. Several teams, Detroit among them, have explored a sign-and-trade. The fantasy stakes ride on the outcome: Mathurin is a career-high 17.6-point scorer, but a return to a crowded Clippers perimeter behind Darius Garland would cap his role, while a sign-and-trade to a needier team, say Detroit next to Cade Cunningham, could unlock more. His shaky 31.5 percent three-point stroke limits him in nine-cat regardless. Monitor the resolution before drafting.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Raptors Confirm Interest in DeMar DeRozan Reunion
The Toronto Raptors have confirmed free-agent interest in a reunion with small forward DeMar DeRozan, Marc Stein reports. DeRozan reached the market after Sacramento waived him early in free agency, and the six-time All-Star remains productive, averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 77 games last season. Toronto's cap sheet is tight enough that a veteran minimum is likely the only realistic offer, and DeRozan would slot behind Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as a bench scorer, a role that would trim the usage that made him a fantasy staple in Sacramento. The roster picture is murkier still with Toronto's agreed-upon Kawhi Leonard trade on hold pending an NBA investigation. Sportsnet's Michael Grange has pushed back on the idea, calling a reunion unlikely given the cap and DeRozan's market elsewhere.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Allen Graves Delivers Best Summer League Game Against Miami
Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves turned in his best Summer League showing yet on Thursday, scoring 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting with six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks over 27 minutes in a 99-90 win over Miami. Graves buried four threes, including the go-ahead triple after the Heat tied the game at 80. Seth Lundy backed him with 19 points and six assists as Toronto climbed to 3-1, though the Raptors missed the semifinals on point differential and will play a consolation game Saturday. The No. 19 pick has been the best player on Toronto's summer roster, but a rotation stocked with veterans means the realistic rookie outcome is bench minutes earned through shooting and defense.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Allen Graves Fills Stat Sheet Against Pacers
Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves tallied 13 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals, and three three-pointers in Monday's 94-93 Summer League win over the Pacers. The No. 19 overall pick also posted 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks in his Vegas debut, so the early pattern is more about activity than pure scoring. Graves averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.9 steals at Santa Clara while shooting 41.3% from deep, giving him a useful fantasy profile if he can earn minutes as a low-usage wing who rebounds, spaces, and creates stocks.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Allen Graves Posts Double-Double in Raptors Loss
Toronto Raptors forward Allen Graves logged 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks across 29 minutes in Friday's 83-80 overtime Summer League loss to the Boston Celtics. The No. 19 pick shot 9-for-16 from the field and 3-for-8 from three-point range in his first professional game. Graves also grabbed five offensive rebounds, giving Toronto a strong activity-based line despite the loss. The rebounds and defensive stats are the main draw, while the three-point shooting gives Graves another way to push for a role.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Kawhi Leonard Trade on Hold Due to Ongoing Investigation
The Los Angeles Clippers recently agreed to trade forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. In exchange, the Clippers get back Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and draft compensation. This deal was done at the end of June, but has been put on hold while the league continues its investigation into the Clippers' Aspiration scandal. There is a possible outcome where Leonard faces a suspension for his involvement in this scandal. The expectation is that Leonard will be allowed to play, and this deal will be completed ahead of training camp. There should be more details on this situation in the coming weeks.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
