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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 17
Raptors convert Nate Bittle to two-way contract, waive five others
The Toronto Raptors officially have their roster ready for the regular season, with more changes likely to come. The team announced Saturday morning that it has waived five players: guards Nimari Burnett, Jalen Celestine, and Tyreke Key, forward Tyson Degenhart and centre Jamarion Sharp.
Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / October 17
Why the Kawhi Leonard GOAT build could break NBA 2K27 
NBA 2K27 celebrated its Season 2 drop with the arrival of‘GOAT builds and a particular Toronto Raptors superstar is at the centre of it. The game’s latest update (Oct.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 17
Three standout performers from the Raptors’ 125-129 loss to the Pistons
At long last preseason has mercifully ended. When an NBA team is full of plucky youngsters, preseason can be exceptionally fun. Watching camp battles, and seeing how rookies adjust to the physicality of NBA players: such things have their time and place.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / October 17
Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case
The Raptors rely on generation second-chance points to churn their offense. It’s one of the foundational pillars of a good offense, basically, in the modern NBA.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16
3 Takeaways from Raptors Preseason Loss vs. Pistons
The Toronto Raptors are finishing out the preseason on the losing end of the 129-125 game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Raptors dropped 45 points in the final frame and tried to pull off a comeback, but they were ultimately unsuccessful.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 16
Raptors’ bench full of fight in final preseason game
The Toronto Raptors preseason finally came to an end tonight as they fell to the Detroit Pistons in a well-fought battle that ended 129-125 in the Pistons’
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 16
The Raptors need to get over a multi-season losing streak
Overreacting to preseason games is one of the least productive thing that basketball fans and media do, and yet, it’s hard not to draw certain conclusions from two teams matching up, whether or not such games count for regular season standings.
NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 16
Raptors fall to Knicks in rematch
The Toronto Raptors fell to the New York Knicks 120-122 at Madison Square Garden. Despite coming off a 50-point victory against the Knicks on Tuesday, the Raptors couldn’t produce a similar performance.
NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 16
Raptors’ last preseason game takes them to Detroit
Tonight the Raptors’ final preseason game tips off, this time against the Detroit Pistons. So far, Toronto has split the preseason with a 2-2 record. They started off-balance when they lost handily to the Heat, but followed it up with convincing wins over the Clippers and Knicks and a single-possession loss to the Knicks yesterday.
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.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 16
Four standout performers from the Raptors’ 120-122 loss to the Knicks
If there’s anything to take away from a preseason loss, it’s that the Toronto Raptors are ready to play real basketball. Against a New York Knicks squad that was humiliated by these same Raptors only a few nights earlier, Toronto outperformed the defending champions for much of the evening.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16
3 Things to Watch in Raptors Preseason Finale vs. Pistons
The Toronto Raptors are getting ready to close out the preseason as they visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Raptors are coming off of a 122-120 loss against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where most of their rotation players filled out the court.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 15
2 Winners, 2 Losers in Raptors Loss vs. Knicks
The Toronto Raptors played in their dress rehearsal against the defending champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but they lost 122-120. The Raptors, for most of the game, played with their primary rotation for the season, so it gave the team the best idea yet of how they will look going into the regular season.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Kendrick Perkins’ ‘most feared’ take for Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard has fans bickering
Recently, the Toronto Raptors saw the preseason debut of Kawhi Leonard, who is beginning his second tenure with the team this season. Leonard was finally brought to the Raptors via trade after the Los Angeles Clippers investigation played out, and he will look to pick up where he left off after leading Toronto to a championship in the 2019 season.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 15
3 Things to Watch in Raptors Preseason Rematch vs. Knicks
The Toronto Raptors are getting another crack at facing off against the defending champion New York Knicks in the preseason, this time at Madison Square Garden.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 15
Three players to watch in Raptors vs Pistons
The Toronto Raptors are coming off a 50-point win over the New York Knicks, however, there’s still plenty to watch as they continue preparing for the regular season.
Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors Republic / October 15
Dynasty Starts After You? Toronto Raptors Tier List
Samson Folk, Trevon Heath & Es Baraheni do their yearly Raptors tier list. From Louis: “After one Toronto Raptors preseason game against a defending champion New York Knicks resting its starters, one thing is clear: King Arthur isn’t the only Once and Future King; Kawhi Leonard has risen again to jostle for that title.
Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes hilariously reacts to embarrassing warmup photo
Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes found himself at the center of an unexpected viral moment after an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during pregame warmups.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles sees Toronto’s defense turning into ‘nightmare’
The Toronto Raptors already built their identity on the defensive end last season, and Collin Murray-Boyles believes the addition of Kawhi Leonard could take that to another level.
Kawhi Leonard News / Lindy's Sports / October 14
Kawhi Leonard's Raptors debut shows why Toronto waited
On Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, he scored a game-high 21 points in 17 minutes as the Raptors beat the Knicks 148-98 in preseason. He shot 6-of-12 overall and 4-of-8 from three, with five rebounds and two steals.
Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 14
Darko Rajakovic Is the Engine Behind the Raptors
The Toronto Raptors 2026-27 ceiling will depend on far more than just the talent assembled. Rather, it will lean heavily on how effectively head coach Darko Rajakovic turns that talent into a cohesive unit.
Trey Jemison News / Hoops Rumors / October 14
Raptors Waive Two-Way Big Man Trey Jemison
The Raptors have waived two-way big man Trey Jemison, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Jemison, who made one preseason appearance, signed his two-way deal in early August.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / October 13
Kawhi Leonard shines in first game back with Raptors as Toronto blows out Knicks backups
For the first time since Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard was back in a Toronto Raptors uniform.
Toronto Raptors News / Viral Sports News / October 12
Toronto Raptors Acquire 7-foot-5 Center Before NBA Season
The Toronto Raptors have officially brought in towering center Jamarion Sharp on a training-camp deal, giving the 7-foot-5 big man another opportunity to earn an NBA foothold after a circuitous path through the developmental ranks, via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.
Jamarion Sharp News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Raptors signing 7-foot-5 Jamarion Sharp to compete for two-way spot
The Raptors are taking another look at Jamarion Sharp. Sharp, a 7-foot-5 center who spent Summer League with Toronto, is signing with the Raptors and will compete for a two-way contract, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.
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