{
  "id": 13570757,
  "title": "‘Bittersweet’: Gradey Dick facing Raptors for first since blockbuster trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bittersweet-gradey-dick-facing-raptors-for-first-since-blockbuster",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T22:52:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/10/bittersweet-gradey-dick-facing-raptors-for-first-since-blockbuster-trade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VANCOUVER - Gradey Dick described his feelings about playing against the team that drafted him in 2023 as bittersweet. The first annual payment for the trade, valued at $205.00 plus GST for one year, automatically renews at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. The trade saw the Toronto Raptors send Dick and other assets to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Kawhi Leonard, who helped Toronto win their first NBA title in 2018-19. Dick, who grew up and played basketball in Kansas before being drafted by Toronto, expressed that the trade was bittersweet, marking the first time he would be away from his family. The trade faced delays due to the NBA investigating Leonard's $28 million endorsement contract. Dick, now working on his fitness, is expected to improve his three-point shooting, a skill highlighted by Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic expressed confidence in Dick's potential, stating that he just needs to be consistent to have a successful career.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Dick faces Raptors for first time since trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dick-faces-raptors-for-first-time-since-trade",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:53:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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