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Kawhi Leonard Won't Take Any Formal Meetings Sunday

Jun 30, 2019 9:31 PM

Kawhi Leonard will not take any formal free agency meetings on Sunday.

Leonard's process is expected to develop over the next few days. Leonard is already in Los Angeles and won't rush his decision-making.

Leonard has been most closely linked with the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Magic Johnson, however, did speak with Leonard and Dennis Robertson.

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Kawhi Leonard Now Considering Opening Lakers' Meeting To Rob Pelinka

Jun 30, 2019 8:21 PM

Kawhi Leonard initially reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers requesting a meeting with only Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson in attendance.

Johnson can speak with Leonard, but not attend a formal meeting with the Lakers.

Rob Pelinka reached out to Leonard's camp at the start of free agency. Leonard's camp is now considering expanding the meeting to include Pelinka.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that the Lakers are "all-in" on pursuit of Leonard.

Update: Johnson spoke with Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson, on Sunday. The trio had a positive discussion about the direction of the Lakers.

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Danny Green, Mavericks Have Mutual Interest

Jun 30, 2019 6:28 PM

Danny Green and the Dallas Mavericks have mutual interest in free agency.

It is believed Green wants to wait for Kawhi Leonard's decision before committing.

Green was traded by hte San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors last offseason.

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Kawhi Leonard Would Like 2nd Star To Join Him If Signs with Clippers

Jun 29, 2019 10:33 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers are exploring the possibility of signing both Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler.

Leonard reportedly wanted to be joined by another elite free agent if he leaves the Toronto Raptors for the Clippers.

Jerry West is known to be an admirer of Butler.

The Clippers' interest in Butler had previously waned based on previous reports over the past few months.

Leonard and Kevin Durant have also been in touch about the possibility of teaming up with either the New York Knicks or Clippers.

Leonard also has interest in joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the Lakers.

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Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard Discuss Playing On Same Team

Jun 29, 2019 1:18 PM

Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard have spoken with other another about the possibility of becoming teammates.

The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are the two clear possibilities for Durant and Leonard to team up.

Durant and Leonard are planning to talk with each of those teams once free agency opens on Sunday.

"It speaks to how wild this free agency period is going to be," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "There are so many big market teams with max salary spots. There are so many big stars available. It creates opportunities for stars to talk about how they might fit together."

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Kawhi Leonard Requested Magic Johnson Attend Meeting With Lakers

Jun 28, 2019 7:58 PM

Kawhi Leonard requested the presence of only Magic Johnson and Jeanie Buss attend his meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA rules forbid Johnson from being part of official team meetings with prospective free agents.

Johnson was not asked by the Lakers or Buss to participate in free agency pitches.

"A friend of mine called and says Kawhi wants to meet with you," Johnson told ESPN on Friday. "I said no problem. I'm available if that's what this man wants."

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Lakers Will Be 'Strongly Considered' By Kawhi Leonard

Jun 28, 2019 4:35 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers have appeared to gain ground in their pursuit of Kawhi Leonard now that they can realistically sign him to a max or near-max contract in free agency.

"As of last night, into the wee hours of this morning, into this morning, I got word the Los Angeles Lakers are to be taken seriously," said Stephen A. Smith. "They will be a team that’s strongly considered for Kawhi Leonard to arrive to.

"Kawhi Leonard was coached by Steve Fisher. Steve Fisher’s got a connection to Rob Pelinka. Rob Pelinka has been working that angle.

"LeBron and Kawhi have a very good relationship. They’ve been texting throughout the year. Obviously, Kawhi has worked out from time to time with Kobe. He grew up a Laker fan."

Smith also suggested that Leonard has a relationship with Magic Johnson.

"This notion that the Lakers should be summarily dismissed is wrong. Kawhi Leonard is strongly considering the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, New Balance would prefer that he be in L.A. rather than Toronto.”

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Kawhi Leonard Will Allow Raptors To Give Final Presentation Before Making Decision

Jun 28, 2019 1:49 AM

Kawhi Leonard will let the Toronto Raptors be the final team to pitch him during free agency, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski.

Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported that Leonard will meet with the Lakers and Clippers on June 30th in Los Angeles.

The Knicks are also working to secure a meeting with Leonard. 

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Kawhi Leonard Will Meet With Lakers, Clippers On June 30th

Jun 27, 2019 2:56 PM

Kawhi Leonard will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on June 30th when free agency begins.

Leonard will meet with both teams in Los Angeles.

Leonard will meet with a handful of other teams, including the Toronto Raptors, before making his decision. The New York Knicks are working on securing a meeting with Leonard as well.

Chris Haynes/Yahoo! Sports

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Marc Gasol Exercises $25.6M Player Option With Raptors

Jun 26, 2019 5:03 PM

Marc Gasol has exercised his $25.6 million player option to remain with the Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors acquired Gasol at the trade deadline from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Instead of entering free agency this offseason, Gasol will do so in 2020.

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