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The Toronto Raptors don't have it easy as other franchises do when it comes to free agency appeal, so they have to get creative when it comes to building a team that can win it all.

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What happens to Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto Raptors trade revealed after NBA announces punishment

Amid all the noise surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA’s ruling, Shams Charania has revealed the status of his move to the Toronto Raptors.

Adam Silver News / Raptors Republic / September 2

Adam Silver just reconfirmed the Raptors as 2026-27 NBA championship contenders

We now know the results of the NBA’s investigation, and boy, is it a steep punishment. However, the Raptors got a lot out of it. Let me explain why. Before we get into it, let’s go over what has happened regarding the Kawhi Leonard situation.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

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Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors Republic / September 2

What the newest Kawhi Leonard decision means for the Raptors

Well, it’s about time. The Toronto Raptors finally have some clarity. After weeks of waiting, the NBA has decided not to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract following its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN‘s Shams Charania.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 2

Zach Lowe views Raptors’ Scottie Barnes as MIP candidate

Scottie Barnes received some national media attention on Tuesday. While discussing potential stars that could take a further leap and win the Most Improved Player of the Year award, Zach Lowe picked Barnes to take yet another step.

Nikola Jokic News / Trade Talk Sports / September 2

Could the Toronto Raptors Appeal to Nikola Jokic?

In the NBA, everyone is always trying to find the next superstar who could be on the move or want out of their current situation, and one name that’s started to come up is Nikola Jokic.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 2

3 Best Second Round Draft Picks in Toronto Raptors History

The Toronto Raptors are a team that is built through the draft over their franchise history, but not many second-round picks have come to fruition. Throughout the team's history, three have stood out as the best of the best, each of them making an impact in Toronto, but also in other cities.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / September 1

Will Raptors’ Quickley be better with less on his plate?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. If you’ve been waiting for Immanuel Quickley to really find his place in Toronto, this could be the season where it finally happens.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 1

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Raptors This Season

The Toronto Raptors are going into the upcoming season with a lot of uncertainties, specifically surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the proposed trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / September 1

Where is the ceiling for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country.

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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 / Hoops Habit / August 31

The NBA is going to realize what Raptors fans knew all along

The Toronto Raptors took a step in the right direction last year, as they got back to the playoffs, and pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the first round.

Alijah Martin News / Raptors Republic / August 31

Can Alijah Martin turn potential into NBA minutes for Raptors?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. Alijah Martin’s first NBA season was more of an introduction than anything else.