Raptors Prefer to Send Brandon Ingram to LA in Any Kawhi Leonard Deal

about 2 months ago

Raptors Prefer to Send Brandon Ingram to LA in Any Kawhi Leonard Deal

In discussions with the Clippers, Toronto has expressed a preference for dealing Ingram for Kawhi over Barrett, per Jake Fischer. Ingram, 28, averaged 21.5 points last season and is owed $40 million next year, while Barrett, 26, averaged 19.3 points and is an unrestricted free agent after 2026-27. Kawhi enters last year of his contract with the Clippers.

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NBA Analyst Explains Why Raptors Want to Include Brandon Ingram in a Kawhi Leonard Trade

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NBA Analyst Explains Why Raptors Want to Include Brandon Ingram in a Kawhi Leonard Trade

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Marcus Smart Likely to Leave Lakers and Sign With the Rockets

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Marcus Smart Likely to Leave Lakers and Sign With the Rockets

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Lakers’ Pursuit of Walker Kessler Continues to Gain Buzz

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Evan Sidery reported the Lakers are preparing to offer Kessler a deal in free agency and will see if the Jazz blink at a figure exceeding $30 million+ yearly. "Buzz is growing louder around the Lakers preparing to pursue Walker Kessler when free agency officially begins," Evan Sidery said. Kessler has reportedly rejected a five-year, $140 million offer from Utah.

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