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The Raptors can afford to play the long game with RJ Barrett

Outside of trying to do well in the free-agent market to improve big man depth or hitting on the Toronto Raptors 2026 number 19 draft pick, one of the major talking points regarding the Raps is the contract extension surrounding RJ Barrett.

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2026 NBA Draft: The Raptors really want Labaron Philon

Welcome back to this year’s NBA Draft preview series. To see other prospects, be sure to check out the other previews here. Today’s prospect is someone who I had as a mid-first rounder last year, to now looking like a prospect who I will have firmly cemented in my top 10.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 17

Raptors NBA Mock Draft: Who Toronto Targets With Every Pick

The Toronto Raptors are less than a week away from the start of the 2026 NBA Draft, and they have some big decisions to make. With two selections, the Raptors can add a pair of promising prospects to the roster that might be able to help them build off their playoff appearance this past season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Inside The Raptors 2026 Draft Strategy

It’s tea leave reading season in the NBA. With the Knicks crowned as champions, all attention has shifted to the start of the process: the draft. The Toronto Raptors are in a unique position, in an ultra-deep draft, to add talent to a core that has entered it’s competitive window.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Three more Centers Raptors should go after in Free Agency

With the NBA Finals t wrapped up, we are now officially in the offseason. The Raptors have been reported to be interested in upgrading the center position in the offseason after a lacklustre year from starting center Jakob Poeltl, who was plagued by injuries.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Raptors Draft Options: HANNES STEINBACH, CHRIS CENAC JR. + MORE

Samson Folk is joined by David Lee to discuss draft prospects for the Raptors. Find all of David’s stuff here. Please show support. Thanks. From Brendan’s piece: “The Fit (The Jakob Poeltl Successor?) For a team lacking a strong, interior rebounding presence, Hannes would fit like a dream as a core future piece of the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Travelling hooper Leigh Ellis brings ‘Basketball Passport’ back to Toronto

It was once said that “sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else.” And although Leigh Ellis didn’t know it

RJ Barrett News / Raptors HQ / June 15

Raptors fans say RJ Barrett should stay, team needs new big man

It’s no secret that the Raptors’ roster has been a contentious topic since the rebuild began in 2024. Bringing on Brandon Ingram has just added more fuel to that fire, with his playoff woes and Toronto’s loss in Game 7 of the first round solidifying the idea that while the Raptors are on the right track, they don’t quite have it all together yet.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 15

Knicks Championship Wouldn't Be Possible Without Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are possibly feeling some type of way after their division rival, the New York Knicks, hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy and became NBA champions.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / June 15

Collin Murray-Boyles’ transcendent rookie season for the Raptors

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 15

Everything Raptors Fans Should Know for the 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, Targets, Rumors, More

The Toronto Raptors have an opportunity to improve their roster with the 2026 NBA Draft on the horizon. It's a key draft for the Raptors as they look to improve upon their 46-win season in 2025-26.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 14

Raptors Have Surprising Rank in 2027 NBA Title Odds

The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the league are officially moving on to the 2026-27 campaign after the NBA Finals wrapped up in a five-game series upset win for the New York Knicks.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 13

The Latest on RJ Barrett Contract Extension Talks with Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has one year remaining on his contract before he hits free agency. The decision of whether or not to keep Barrett on the roster is a tricky one because it is not just about his play on the court.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / June 13

Why the Toronto Raptors should add the best rim-attacker in the draft

Position: Point guard Height: Six-foot-two Weight: 185 pounds Comparisons: Elfrid Payton, Earl Watson, Collin Sexton, Reggie Jackson, Jeremiah Fears Raptors Comparisons: Rafer Alston, T.J.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 13

19 Prospects Who Could Be Raptors' No. 19 Pick

The Toronto Raptors are a team that can go in multiple directions with the number 19 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Raptors have needs in both

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 13

Raptors Draft Dark Horses: MELEEK THOMAS & QUADIR COPELAND

Samson Folk is joined by James Bu to discuss two dark horse draft candidates for the Raptors at pick 19. From Brendan’s latest on Steinbach: “For a team lacking a strong, interior rebounding presence, Hannes would fit like a dream as a core future piece of the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / June 12

Assessing the Raptors' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

After so many seasons in the middle of the NBA, the Toronto Raptors made their first playoff appearance since 2022 this year. They're finally building a roster that can legitimately compete with hope for the future.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Wire / June 12

Raptors may take patient approach with RJ Barrett, exploring roster upgrades

RJ Barrett is eligible for a contract extension this summer. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Raptors are rushing to get one done. According to Eric Koreen

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 12

A look back at the 3 greatest Raptors playoff comebacks

We just witnessed one of the craziest comebacks in NBA Finals history. In Game 4 of the Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit and moved to within one win of their first championship since 1973.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 12

Sandro Mamukelashvili's Price Tag Will Force Raptors to Pivot in Free Agency

Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili likely has played his final game with the franchise. Mamukelashvili can opt out of his contract and become a free agent later this month, which he should be expected to do if he wants to be paid the largest salary of his career.

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / June 11

Raptors Emerge As Surprise Trade Suitor For Ja Morant

The NBA trade market is buzzing right now with rumors about some of the game’s top players. Going into a critical offseason, much is expected to change as teams adjust to the shifting landscape.

Darko Rajakovic News / Hoops Wire / June 8

Sources: Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic could be next in line for extension

The Raptors may not be finished handing out contract extensions. After announcing a multiyear extension and promotion for executive vice president and general manager Bobby Webster, Toronto could soon turn its attention to head coach Darko Rajakovic, sources told Hoops Wire.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Rumors / June 8

Raptors Agree To Extend GM Bobby Webster’s Contract

The Raptors have agreed to a multi-year extension for general manager and executive vice president Bobby Webster, according to a team press release. Webster, 41, is headed into his 10th season as GM and now adds a new title as executive vice president.

Toronto Raptors News / The Lead / June 1

Toronto Raptors 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Toronto Raptors will be entering the 2026 NBA Draft coming off one of their better seasons in quite a while. The Raptors finished 46-36 in 2025-26 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2022.