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One Improvement I Need to See From the Raptors vs. Grizzlies

The Toronto Raptors are returning home after a 2-2 road trip as they welcome the 6-3 Memphis Grizzlies to town. The Grizzlies started out 6-0, but they have lost their last three games, including a 31-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first NBA Cup game of the season.

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Kawhi Leonard injury update comes with unfortunate caveat

The Toronto Raptors have been without star forward Kawhi Leonard for the past seven games as he’s been dealing with a knee injury, and the latest update on his status doesn’t sound like he’s going to be back on the court anytime soon.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 8

What have the 2026-27 Raptors learned about their guard rotation?

On the surface, the Toronto Raptors appear to have stumbled into a solution to their (many-years-long) guard rotation problem this season. From a certain perspective, the obvious answer to Toronto’s woes appears clear.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / November 8

Raptors’ interest in Domantas Sabonis comes with tough questions

Domantas Sabonis could give the Raptors more passing, more rebounding and another dependable way to generate offense. The question is how much of their current team they’d have to surrender to get him.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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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 / November 7

Raptors Have One Rotation Adjustment to Consider After Bucks Win

The Toronto Raptors may have found a frontcourt pairing that is worth exploring more. Jakob Poeltl and Collin Murray-Boyles were both productive in Toronto's win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / November 7

Have the Raptors Found Something Special Coming off the Bench?

Sometimes the best player on a basketball court isn’t the one putting the ball through the basket. Toronto Raptors fans got a pretty good reminder of that on Friday night when Jamal Shead delivered a career-high 16 assists in a 127-107 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 7

Raptors 905 fade down stretch in season-opening loss to Skyhawks

The Raptors 905 have plenty of intriguing players this season. Even though they were missing four of them on Friday, there were still a few captivating performances.

Alijah Martin News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 7

Alijah Martin Makes Compelling Case for Bigger Role With Raptors

The Toronto Raptors pulled away with a 121-107 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night. In a game where they were trailing by 15 points, they managed to rally in the third quarter by posting 38 points, leading to a 70-point second half.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 7

3 Winners, 1 Loser in Raptors NBA Cup Win vs. Bucks

The shorthanded Toronto Raptors needed a big comeback after trailing as much as 15 points during their 121-107 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Playing without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, and Immanuel Quickley forced others to step up, and the Raptors got the necessary contributions to earn their first win in NBA Cup group play.

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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.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / November 7

Raptors vs. Bucks: Jamal Shead puts on a masterclass

The Raptors pulled out a gutsy win without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes or Immanuel Quickley in their second NBA Cup game in Milwaukee versus the Bucks.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6

Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game

The short-handed Toronto Raptors came from as many as 15 points down to top the host Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game littered with career highs.

Jamal Shead News / Yardbarker / November 7

Jamal Shead's career-high 16 assists help Raptors maul struggling Bucks

There's nothing like coming out big in your first start of the season, and that's exactly what Shead accomplished in his memorable performance.

Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game

Doc Rivers has unflattering assessment of Giannis Antetokounmpo

The 'Last 15-assist game by NBA team' quiz

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

How Raptors’ RJ Barrett Is Evolving His Game to Earn a Big Contract

RJ Barrett has plenty riding on this season. The Toronto Raptors forward is playing in the final year of the four-year, $107 million extension he signed with the New York Knicks in 2022.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Final Injury Report for Raptors-Bucks: Will Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard Play?

The Toronto Raptors are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Raptors vs. Bucks: 5 Questions Beyond the Box Score

The Toronto Raptors are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks for their second NBA Cup game of the year. The Raptors lost to the Orlando Magic in their first Cup game, while the Bucks are beginning their slate in the in-season tournament.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Is Scottie Barnes playing tonight? Raptors vs. Bucks injury report

The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks are set to play on Friday night. Scottie Barnes is among the Raptors listed on the injury report, however. So, with Barnes dealing with an injury concern, is the Raptors star playing tonight vs.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 6

7 Stats in 7 Days: What trends defined the Raptors’ second week?

The Toronto Raptors are now eight games in to the regular season. The majority of those games have been played without their newly acquired star, Kawhi Leonard, so by no means do I believe this to be a complete picture of what the team will look like.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / November 6

Raptors look to claim first NBA Cup win

The Toronto Raptors are looking to secure their first win in the Emirates NBA Cup this season as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, November 6.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

4 Key Storylines: Raptors vs. Bucks

The Toronto Raptors will look to get back in the win column Friday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in their latest NBA Cup matchup.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Raptors vs. Bucks Matchup Could Change RJ Barrett's Role

The Toronto Raptors are bringing their four-game road trip to an end as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Fiserv Forum. The Raptors are 1-2 so far on the trip after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, while completing an improbable comeback victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Kawhi Leonard Update: New Details Reveal The True Nature Of Injured Knee

The Toronto Raptors took a major gamble this summer when they opted to reunite with two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard. Costing them Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and two future first-round picks, they added Kawhi with the hope that he could help them in another historic run.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Wire / November 5