The exponential increase in the NBA’s popularity, mixed with the social media boom, has created something of an unwanted stepchild. Over the past few years, the race to report, or create, rumours has become a mini-industry. The Toronto Raptors have become a focus of attention due to the uncertainty surrounding the plans of superstar swingman Kawhi Leonard next season.
As you know, Leonard becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent [UFA] following the 2018-19 season, meaning he is free to sign with any NBA team without compensation being owed to Toronto. The Raptors retain his Bird rights, so can offer him more money over a longer term than anyone else.