Kawhi returns to Toronto
The Toronto Raptors re-acquired Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers in a deal announced Sept. 15–16, 2026, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple future picks to Los Angeles. Leonard, a two-time Finals MVP who averaged 27.9 points last season, returns to the club he led to the 2019 title and is expected to provide veteran leadership and defensive toughness.
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Paul George joins Celtics
Paul George was officially traded to the Boston Celtics as part of the summer reshuffle and was presented as a veteran complement to Jayson Tatum. George averaged 17.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 37 games with the 76ers last season; Boston also added Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson as part of a push to deepen its rotation before the 2026–27 season.
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Giannis fuels new Heat era
The Miami Heat completed a blockbuster that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis and significant draft compensation. Officialized in early July, the move positions the Heat as immediate title contenders and reshapes the Eastern Conference landscape.
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Ja Morant heads to Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in a deal that sent Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis. The two-time All-Star averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists over 20 games last season; Portland now faces a guard logjam but adds a dynamic scorer and playmaker to its core.
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Silver on Clippers penalties
At the Board of Governors meeting Sept. 16, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the penalties imposed on the Los Angeles Clippers following the league’s salary-cap circumvention findings related to Kawhi Leonard. Silver said the league aims to balance competitive consequences with avoiding harm to fans and confirmed expansion discussions and NBA Europe plans are ongoing.
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Jaylen Brown ready in Philly
Jaylen Brown says he is still “processing” his move from Boston but is ready to win with the Philadelphia 76ers after being acquired in July. Brown has reflected publicly on his decade in Boston and praised community ties while embracing a role alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as the Sixers aim for a title run.
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