The Toronto Raptors are nonetheless hoping to accumulate former franchise star Kawhi Leonard, however the newest rumors might throw a wrench into these plans. In line with the Athletics‘ John Hollinger, the Leonard investigation might drag on till October and the beginning of coaching camp.
In that case, Gradey Dick and Brandon Ingram might nonetheless be members of the crew coming into coaching camp. Hopefully that will not be the case and the Raptors can land Leonard.
Nevertheless, that now seems to be very a lot up within the air because the NBA’s investigation drags on.
The Raptors are a limbo as they await the completion of the investigation
It is unlucky that the Raptors are being dragged into the Clippers‘ and Leonard’s mess. For his or her sake, the investigation will not drag on into October, which might severely have an effect on their preseason preparation.
Nevertheless, they need to put together for different prospects. One being that Leonard has his contract voided by the NBA. In that case, the Raptors nonetheless might signal Leonard however solely on a one-year deal.
The opposite possibility might be that Leonard will get suspended for a part of subsequent season. That might really profit the Raptors.
There could also be a silver lining within the kawhi Leonard commerce mess
If Leonard will get suspended for a part of subsequent season, the Raptors might renegotiate the commerce phrases with the Clippers. By which case, they can maintain on to a decide or two and nonetheless add Leonard.
Even when he have been to get suspended for, say, 20 video games that might really assist Toronto. Keep in mind, Leonard could most likely solely play 60 common season video games anyway, so a suspension may very well hold him wholesome.
Nonetheless, Toronto might be hoping for last phrase from the NBA to allow them to get on with their summer season. I nonetheless anticipate them to finish up with Leonard. It simply could take longer than anticipated.
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