Toronto Raptors Wiretap

The Detroit Pistons, along with the Toronto Raptors, are known to have had some interest in trading for LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. However, Leonard has indicated that he would not be receptive to signing an extension with the Pistons. That appears to have lessened, if not ended, Detroit's desire to trade for the veteran forward.

Leonard has indicated that he'd be willing to sign an extension with the Raptors. A trade to Toronto would be a return to the city he helped lead to the 2019 title.

It also appears that Leonard would be willing to sign an extension with the San Antonio Spurs. It's unclear if the Spurs would be willing to bring the 15-year veteran back to where he played the first seven seasons of his NBA career.

The Toronto Raptors have exercised their $2.3 million team option on Jamal Shead for the 2026-27 season.

Shead averaged 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 22.8 minutes while playing in all 82 games last season for the Raptors.

Shead, who was the 45th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft out of Houston, is represented by K.J. Smith.

Chucky Hepburn will sign his two-way qualifying offer with the Toronto Raptors and remain with the team next season.

Hepburn averaged 12.4 points and 8.6 assist with Raptors 905 last season. Hepburn appeared in two games with the Raptors.

Hepburn went undrafted in 2025 out of Louisville and is represented by Paolo Zamorano.

Kawhi Leonard would consider signing a contract extension with only the Toronto Raptors or the San Antonio Spurs if he is unable to agree to terms on an extension with the Los Angeles clippers and is traded.

Leonard, who turns 35 Monday, has one year remaining on his current deal at $50.3 million and is seeking an extension from the Clippers. Leonard's stated preference is to remain in Los Angeles. However, should no extension materialize, he holds the ability to become an unrestricted free agent next summer regardless of where he plays in 2026-27.

Sources say Leonard would not consider signing long-term with the Detroit Pistons or Miami Heat in any trade scenario, effectively narrowing his list to his two former teams. The status of the Golden State Warriors, who pursued Leonard at the deadline, is not mentioned in this report.

It remains unclear how San Antonio would approach a potential reunion given the franchise's current position in the Victor Wembanyama era and the parties' difficult parting in the summer of 2018 when he was traded to the Raptors.

Toronto, however, has genuine interest in bringing Leonard back to the franchise. The Raptors view a potential reunion favorably and sources say Leonard is open to playing in Canada again.

Raptors lead decision-maker Bobby Webster signaled at a press conference Tuesday that the organization intends to be active, saying Toronto needs to be "opportunistic in the trade market at a certain point."

The Clippers, meanwhile, are described as determined to keep Leonard and believe they still have options to strengthen their roster around him.

Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett has drawn interest from rival teams in trade talks. Toronto has been mentioned as being a part of potential multi-team trades this offseason.

Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game last season. The seven-year veteran also shot 49.1% from the field.

Barrett is entering the final season of his contract and is owed $29.6 million for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old wing would have interest to teams as a productive starter on a large expiring deal.

The Sacramento Kings have made clear they will require first-round draft capital in any deal involving Domantas Sabonis. Talks with the Charlotte Hornets have been preliminary, centered on the Kings' interest in Charlotte's No. 14 or No. 18 pick. The Hornets are not currently willing to part with either selection in tree talks.

Sacramento has also expressed interest in the Toronto Raptors' pick at No. 19. Whether Toronto will re-engage remains unclear, though the Raptors did pursue Sabonis ahead of the in-season trade deadline in February.

Sabonis, a three-time All-Star and three-time league rebounding leader, would represent a significant acquisition for any contending roster. The Kings also hope to absorb as little future salary as possible in any potential deal. The Raptors were active in trade talks in February, but struggled to find takers for players on multi-year salaries such as Jakob Poeltl. 

That dynamic makes Charlotte's Miles Bridges an attractive trade target for Sacramento. Bridges is now on an expiring contract valued at just under $23 million for next season, giving him a broader trade market than he had in February

The Toronto Raptors are working on an extension for head coach Darko Rajakovic, sources told Michael Grange of Sportsnet.

Rajakovic is entering the last year of his contract.

The Raptors signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year extension on Monday. 

Rajakovic has a record of 101-145 over three seasons with the Raptors. 

The Toronto Raptors and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment announced Monday that general manager Bobby Webster has signed a multi-year contract extension. Webster also adds the title of executive vice president. 

Webster, 41, is entering his 10th season running the Raptors' basketball operations after assuming full leadership of the franchise in August 2025. He originally joined Toronto in June 2013 and previously served as assistant general manager and vice president of basketball management and strategy under Masai Ujiri.

"We're building something special here, and I'm proud to continue to lead the Toronto Raptors as we work towards our next championship," said Webster. "Thank you to Keith and the MLSE Board of Directors for their confidence and support. This is a franchise that's focused on the future, and we're ready for what's next."

"Bobby has an elite understanding of the game and the NBA, and he's used that to build a team that competes at a high level," said MLSE CEO Keith Pelley. "It's been an exciting year for the Raptors. They were a joy to watch compete together, and with Bobby and the Raptors, we've seen the results, and we believe in where his leadership will take us."

The club also announced extensions for three senior front office members: Dan Tolzman, vice president of player personnel and assistant general manager; Keith Boyarsky, vice president of basketball strategy and research; and Tyla Flexman, vice president of operations.

Under Webster's tenure, Toronto has compiled a 591-455 regular season record, made nine playoff appearances, reached the Eastern Conference Finals twice, captured six Atlantic Division titles and posted five 50-win seasons. The franchise won the NBA championship in 2019 after failing to reach the postseason since 2008 when Webster arrived.

The New York Knicks are hoping to retain Mitchell Robinson in unrestricted free agency this summer. Doing so won't come cheaply, as New York is likely to have competition for Robinson's services this offseason.

The Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakes and Toronto Raptors are all expected to look at upgrading their center positions. Robinson is likely to be the best unrestricted center available in free agency.

The Bulls and Lakers could have enough cap space to offer the 28-year-old center a big enough deal to make the Knicks think twice about beating it. New York is expected to be dealing with the first and second apron next season, as their roster has five players who are set to make between $20 and $57 million.

The Hornets will have the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception of $15 million to offer Robinson. Both Charlotte and Toronto could also look into sign-and-trade possibilities with New York, as well.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram underwent surgery Friday to remove a heel spur from his right foot, the team announced. Dr. Martin O'Malley performed the procedure at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Ingram is expected to make a full recovery and be available for training camp in September.

The 27-year-old was named an All-Star for the second time last season, leading the Raptors with 21.5 points per game while adding 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 77 starts.

Ingram re-signed with the Raptors last offseason on a three-year, $120 million deal.