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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.

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The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?

The '30 PPG NBA Playoffs' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / August 31

Do the Raptors need more from Ja’Kobe Walter?

In his second season with the Toronto Raptors, there was no easing into things for Ja’Kobe Walter. Walter was thrown into the deep end, straight into the fiery battlefield known as ‘internal competition’.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 31

RJ Barrett, playoff miracle worker, is ready for the Raptors’ biggest season in years

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. This could be the most important season of RJ Barrett’s entire NBA career.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 31

31 days, 31 questions: Are the Raptors legitimate championship contenders?

Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.

Nikola Jokic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 31

Why Raptors Could Trade for Nikola Jokic Next Summer

The Toronto Raptors should be monitoring Nikola Jokic's situation with the Denver Nuggets over the next year. Jokic is set to make just over $59 million in the 2026-27 season, but he has a player option for 2027-28, meaning he could be a free agent as early as next summer.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 30

31 days, 31 questions: Can the Raptors stay healthy?

Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 30

3 Raptors Who Can Win NBA League Awards This Season

The Toronto Raptors have not had a major league award winner since Scottie Barnes took home the league's Rookie of the Year honour back in the 2021-22 season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 29

Analyzing Raptors' Contender Window for Next Championship

After qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2022, the Toronto Raptors are establishing themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Kyle Lowry News / Hoops Rumors / August 27

Raptors To Retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 Jersey On Jan. 10

The Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry‘s No. 7, raising his jersey to the rafters during a post-game ceremony following a January 10 matchup with the Sixers, according to a press release from the team.