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NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 11
Raptors beat the Clippers, 114-106, in first game post-Kawhi trade 
Following hectic offseason drama surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, leading to the trade that ended up bringing The Klaw back to Toronto, the Clippers and Raptors have been in plenty of headlines together.
RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / October 10
Barrett & Quickley lead Raptors to preseason win in Vancouver
Familiar faces look on… from the sidelines. Kawhi Leonard & Brandon Ingram stood on opposite benches from where they may have expected to be in say… May.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 10
Three (and a bonus) players to watch in the Raptors’ second preseason contest
The Toronto Raptors finally — finally! A week is a long time! — are about to play a second preseason contest. It will be good to wash out the taste of a good stomping received from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / October 10
Kawhi Leonard Says Money Doesn’t Matter To Him After $115 Million Raptors Extension
Kawhi Leonard recently sat down with TSN Sports to discuss what led him to rejoin the Raptors and whether his $115 million contract extension played a significant role in that decision.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to miss preseason game vs. Clippers
The Toronto Raptors are set to play a preseason game against the LA Clippers this weekend in Vancouver, but their superstar will not be playing as he continues to ramp up his on-court activity.
Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 9
Why Raptors Shouldn't Trade Jakob Poeltl Despite Rumors
Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster has gone on record, saying that they’ll pursue opportunities that fit the team’s needs. "We want to be opportunistic.
Kyle Anderson News / Raptors Republic / October 9
Kyle Anderson isn’t a Raptor just to sit on the bench and coach
The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. The Raptors have spent the last few years adding viable forwards to their roster.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / October 9
The biggest threats to Scottie Barnes making All-Defensive First Team
Scottie Barnes hasn’t forgotten. He hasn’t forgotten finishing fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. He hasn’t forgotten that he became the only player in the NBA last season to record at least 100 steals and 100 blocks.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 8
Do the Raptors have the best forward group in the NBA?
Samson Folk brings on Marc Nolan to discuss the Raptors’ forwards. Here is Marc’s twitter Here is Marc’s youtube From Louis: “The Raptors have spent more than half a decade (2020-2026) with one pitch.
Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 8
Jakob Poeltl’s Health May Define the Raptors Season
The Toronto Raptors enter the season with high expectations. Still, their outlook may hinge on one obvious question: Can Jakob Poeltl stay healthy and play up to his previous level?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 8
Flexibility is about to be Raptors’ secret weapon in 2026-27
Leo Tolstoy opened Anna Karenina with his famous “all happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This has widespread application.
Allen Graves News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 8
What Allen Graves Must Show the Toronto Raptors This Preseason
“Allen Graves played backup five at University of Santa Clara, and we drafted him [with] a first-round draft pick. I mean, who does that, right?” Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said at Media Day last week.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Darko Rajakovic’s Kawhi Leonard training camp update will make Clippers fans ache
The Toronto Raptors got training camp underway this past week with a heavy dose of optimism amid the return of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard. During Leonard’s lone season with the Raptors in 2018-19, he lead the franchise to its only NBA championship.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 7
2 Raptors Rising and Falling Going Into the Season
The Toronto Raptors are facing an important 2026-27 campaign as they look to make a push towards contending in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are returning most of the roster from last season, but the players have made some changes between the end of the playoff run and the start of training camp.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 7
5 questions for the Raptors before the season begins
Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman discuss the Raptors. From the Raptors preseason opener: Well, my earlier piece on the three players to watch was a total miss, since none of them played.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 7
4 Reasons Why Collin Murray-Boyles is Raptors' X-Factor
The Toronto Raptors face several questions entering the 2026-2027 season, but one of the most intriguing centers on Collin Murray-Boyles and his potential impact on the team's success.
Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Raptors HC Breaks Down How Kawhi Leonard Will Impact Toronto’s Offense
Kawhi Leonard‘s return to the Toronto Raptors was one of the landmark moves of this year’s offseason. Although the trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers
Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Kawhi Leonard Opens Up On Raptors Transition And Ongoing Preparations For Opening Night
It was an eventful summer for longtime NBA veteran Kawhi Leonard. After being exposed for his role in the cap-circumvention scandal in Los Angeles, he was traded from the Clippers back to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a pick swap, and two seconds.
Toronto Raptors News / HITC / October 6
‘I’m not trying to get fined’ – Scottie Barnes has already had enough of NBA officials
If the NBA hoped to clear up foul rules at Raptors practice, Scottie Barnes didn’t get the memo. In their preseason opener against Miami, Toronto dropped a 129–105 decision, but the night’s most talked-about play came early.
Toronto Raptors News / The Lead / October 5
Toronto Raptors 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Toronto Raptors’ 2026 offseason comes down to three words: “worth the wait.” The Raptors have quietly built one of the NBA’s most tenacious defensive units.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Raptors, Jamal Shead agree to three-year, $24 million extension
The Raptors apparently have seen enough from Jamal Shead to know they’d like him to stick around. Toronto and the third-year guard have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, his agent KJ Smith told Shams Charania of ESPN.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Raptors, Jamal Shead Agree To Three-Year Extension
Third-year guard Jamal Shead has reached an agreement with the Raptors on a veteran extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029/30 season, agent KJ Smith tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 29
Raptors Haven’t Held Serious Talks Regarding Barrett Extension
The Raptors took care of recently-acquired Kawhi Leonard, signing the star forward to a two-year, $115MM extension last week. Toronto is in no rush to retain starting shooting guard RJ Barrett beyond this season.
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