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FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Clippers will be landing Kawhi Leonard as a free agent after they acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a massive trade for players and draft picks. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

AP Source: Clippers trading for George, signing Leonard

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley, watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

The Latest: Kanter returning to East with Boston Celtics

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Toronto Raptors' Marc Gasol takes questions from the media during an NBA basketball news conference following their NBA Championship win, in Toronto, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors’ Marc Gasol accept one-year player option

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NBA-champion Raptors take Miami C Hernandez with 59th pick

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard holds his MVP trophy while celebrating with rapper/producer Drake during the team's NBA basketball championship parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Next game for Raptors: Making final pitch to Kawhi Leonard

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse takes questions from the media in Toronto on Sunday, June 16, 2019. The Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Trump to consider inviting Raptors ‘if they’d like to do it’

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Cheering fans are reflected in the sunglasses of Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard during the team's NBA basketball championship parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Leonard quiet on future as Raptors celebrate with parade

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, left to right, smokes a cigar holding his playoffs MVP trophy as he celebrates with performing artist Drake and his mother Kim Robertson during the 2019 Toronto Raptors NBA basketball championship parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Police: 4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors rally in Toronto

By ROB GILLIES and IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, left, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as forward Kawhi Leonard holds his playoffs MVP trophy during the NBA basketball championship team's victory parade in Toronto, Monday, June 17, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Police: 4 shot at Raptors rally in Toronto

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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, foreground, reaches for the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

With questions looming, Raptors start thinking about future

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri celebrates after the team's 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. Authorities say they are investigating whether Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri pushed and hit a sheriff's deputy in the face as he tried to get on the court after his team won the NBA title in Oakland. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

The Latest: Deputy taken to hospital after championship game

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Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri celebrates after the team's 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors’ president encounter with deputy being investigated

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) handles the ball while Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson defends during the second half of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

King of the North: Kawhi Leonard wins Finals MVP

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks down during the second half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The injuries pile up, and the Warriors’ reign ends

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Fans celebrate in Jurassic Park outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada celebrates after Raptors win first NBA championship

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A police officer and a fan dance in the street after the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors during Game 6 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship, in Toronto on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Analysis: A global NBA now has a truly global champion

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri watches during practice for the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. /Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Masai Ujiri, Raptors exec, investigated for altercation at NBA Finals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors basketball team general manager Masai Ujiri speaks during a media availability in Toronto, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Raptors and Golden State Warriors is Thursday in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Wizards to pursue Raptors exec Masai Ujiri with ‘staggering’ offer: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

A general view of Oracle Arena during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

The Latest: Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for 1st time

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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard holds Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors earn 1st NBA title, top injured Warriors in Game 6

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press