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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Kawhi Leonard, Raptors To Begin Negotiations On Contract Extension
New (again) Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to begin extension negotiations with the team this week. Leonard will officially be acquired by the Raptors from the LA Clippers when the NBA's moratorium lifts on Monday afternoon. After that, the veteran forward and Toronto can begin talking about an extension. Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports has his new agent. Gaines is expected to handle the negotiations for an extension to keep Leonard in Toronto long-term. The Raptors are set to acquire Leonard from the Clippers for a package that includes Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.
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USA TODAY Sports
· Jun 30, 2026
Grading Clippers, Raptors Kawhi Leonard swap: Which team won the trade?
Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and picks. Here's USA TODAY's grade on the trade.
NDTV
· Jul 9, 2026
Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers Put Trade For Kawhi Leonard On Hold
Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules.
Yahoo Sports
· Jun 30, 2026
Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors
Kevin O'Connor gives his instant reactions to the news that Kawhi Leonard has been traded to the Toronto Raptors.
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jun 23, 2026
Celtics Offered Jaylen Brown, Two First Round Picks To Bucks For Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Boston Celtics made an aggressive pursuit to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks and offered package built around Jaylen Brown and two first round picks. The Bucks decided to move forward with a trade of Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat shortly before midnight on Tuesday. There is now an expectation that Brown could be made available by the Celtics in other potential deals. Brown is coming off his best individual season of his career and is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. While the Celtics have never actively shopped Brown in trade talks, he has now been offered twice over the past five offseasons. When Kevin Durant was made available by the Brooklyn Nets in 2022, the Celtics offered Brown as part of their package. Brown went on to win Finals MVP for the Celtics in 2024.
Global News
· Jul 9, 2026
Raptors’ Leonard deal on hold due to investigation
The Toronto Raptors say they have put their proposed trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold after the NBA said the team would assume the risk of any outcome from the league's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers.
KMJNow – Fresno
· Jul 6, 2026
Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks
The Toronto Raptors are expected to begin contract extension talks this week with forward Kawhi Leonard and his new agent, ESPN reported on Monday.Leo...
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