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Toronto welcomes back former Finals MVP, look to challenge the Knicks atop the conference
Are the Raptors now the biggest threat to the Knicks?
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 1, 2026
Kawhi Leonard is back: The funniest and best Raptors fan reactions on social media
Social media erupted after news emerged that two-time NBA Finals MVP is returning to Toronto after trade with LA Clippers.
Yahoo Sports
· Jun 30, 2026
Kawhi Leonard trade: The Raptors are taking a risk that paid off once before. Why not again?
The All-NBA forward is returning to Toronto, where together they won the championship in 2019.
SB Nation
· Jul 2, 2026
Reports: Mavericks trade for Pistons guard Marcus Sasser to be completed next week
A homecoming for Red Oak and University of Houston product Marcus Sasser looks likely between the Mavericks and Pistons.
SNY
· Jun 29, 2026
Knicks 2026 free agency and trade buzz: Mutual interest between Kevon Looney and NY
Here is the latest Knicks free agency and trade buzz as the NBA offseason progresses.
Variety
· Jun 23, 2026
NBA Draft 2026 on Sling TV: Here’s How To Watch the Two-Day Event Online Without Cable
With the NBA Finals over and done with, the New York Knicks are the league’s new champions. The NBA is now getting ready for the 2026-27 season, as the Washington Wizards take the No. 1 top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The two-night event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, starting []
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Related coverage for "Toronto welcomes back former Finals MVP, look to challenge the Knicks atop the conference": Toronto Sun — Kawhi Leonard is back: The funniest and best Raptors fan reactions on social media. Yahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard trade: The Raptors are taking a risk that paid off once before. Why not again?. SB Nation — Reports: Mavericks trade for Pistons guard Marcus Sasser to be completed next week. SNY — Knicks 2026 free agency and trade buzz: Mutual interest between Kevon Looney and NY. Variety — NBA Draft 2026 on Sling TV: Here’s How To Watch the Two-Day Event Online Without Cable