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Why Raptors Shouldn't Trade Jakob Poeltl Despite Rumors

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster has gone on record, saying that they’ll pursue opportunities that fit the team’s needs. "We want to be opportunistic.

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Kyle Anderson isn’t a Raptor just to sit on the bench and coach

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. The Raptors have spent the last few years adding viable forwards to their roster.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / October 9

The biggest threats to Scottie Barnes making All-Defensive First Team

Scottie Barnes hasn’t forgotten. He hasn’t forgotten finishing fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. He hasn’t forgotten that he became the only player in the NBA last season to record at least 100 steals and 100 blocks.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 8

Do the Raptors have the best forward group in the NBA?

Samson Folk brings on Marc Nolan to discuss the Raptors’ forwards. Here is Marc’s twitter Here is Marc’s youtube From Louis: “The Raptors have spent more than half a decade (2020-2026) with one pitch.

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Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 8

Jakob Poeltl’s Health May Define the Raptors Season

The Toronto Raptors enter the season with high expectations. Still, their outlook may hinge on one obvious question: Can Jakob Poeltl stay healthy and play up to his previous level?

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 / October 8

Flexibility is about to be Raptors’ secret weapon in 2026-27

Leo Tolstoy opened Anna Karenina with his famous “all happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This has widespread application.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Darko Rajakovic’s Kawhi Leonard training camp update will make Clippers fans ache

The Toronto Raptors got training camp underway this past week with a heavy dose of optimism amid the return of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard. During Leonard’s lone season with the Raptors in 2018-19, he lead the franchise to its only NBA championship.

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A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's incredible performance has Dream on verge of WNBA Finals

WNBA playoffs: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries

WNBA playoff takeaways: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries after Game 2 wins

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 7

2 Raptors Rising and Falling Going Into the Season

The Toronto Raptors are facing an important 2026-27 campaign as they look to make a push towards contending in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are returning most of the roster from last season, but the players have made some changes between the end of the playoff run and the start of training camp.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 7

5 questions for the Raptors before the season begins

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman discuss the Raptors. From the Raptors preseason opener: Well, my earlier piece on the three players to watch was a total miss, since none of them played.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 7

4 Reasons Why Collin Murray-Boyles is Raptors' X-Factor

The Toronto Raptors face several questions entering the 2026-2027 season, but one of the most intriguing centers on Collin Murray-Boyles and his potential impact on the team's success.

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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Raptors HC Breaks Down How Kawhi Leonard Will Impact Toronto’s Offense

Kawhi Leonard‘s return to the Toronto Raptors was one of the landmark moves of this year’s offseason. Although the trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Kawhi Leonard Opens Up On Raptors Transition And Ongoing Preparations For Opening Night

It was an eventful summer for longtime NBA veteran Kawhi Leonard. After being exposed for his role in the cap-circumvention scandal in Los Angeles, he was traded from the Clippers back to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a pick swap, and two seconds.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 6

Projected Raptors Starting Lineup and Rotation for 2026-27: 3 Questions to Ask

The Toronto Raptors are just over two weeks away from the start of the regular season, which will set them on a path of an 82-game gauntlet against the rest of the league.

Toronto Raptors News / HITC / October 6

‘I’m not trying to get fined’ – Scottie Barnes has already had enough of NBA officials

If the NBA hoped to clear up foul rules at Raptors practice, Scottie Barnes didn’t get the memo. In their preseason opener against Miami, Toronto dropped a 129–105 decision, but the night’s most talked-about play came early.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets 100% real about duo with Kawhi Leonard

Scottie Barnes is looking forward to his on-court dynamic with Kawhi Leonard as the Toronto Raptors gear up for the 2026-27 NBA season. Barnes has been playing in the NBA since 2021, preparing for his sixth season with the Raptors.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Toronto Raptors Acquire Intriguing 23-Year-Old Forward on Monday

The Toronto Raptors signed forward Tyson Degenhart on Monday and waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. in a corresponding move, bringing the Boise State product back into the organization after a season with Raptors 905.

Toronto Raptors News / The Lead / October 5

Toronto Raptors 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Toronto Raptors’ 2026 offseason comes down to three words: “worth the wait.” The Raptors have quietly built one of the NBA’s most tenacious defensive units.

Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / October 5

Should you get back with your ex now that Kawhi is back on the Raptors?

While Kawhi Leonard didn’t play in the first game of the preseason, his return to Toronto has sparked serious feelings of nostalgia, memories of simpler times from seven years ago.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 5

Will Kawhi Leonard Play in Raptors Preseason? Coach Rajakovic Gives Update

Kawhi Leonard was notably absent from the Toronto Raptors' preseason opener against the Miami Heat in Quebec City. His presence, or lack thereof, was definitely felt since the Heat played Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo in his debut with the team.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / October 4

Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut

Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 4

3 standouts from Toronto’s pre-season opener

Well, my earlier piece on the three players to watch was a total miss, since none of them played. But now that we have game footage, let’s talk about which Raptors impressed in the opener in Quebec City.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 4

Does RJ Barrett Still Fit In Toronto? Analyzing His Role After The Kawhi Leonard Trade

The Toronto Raptors just made one of the biggest trades in franchise history, bringing Kawhi Leonard back seven years after he delivered the only championship in team history.

Jamal Shead News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Raptors, Jamal Shead agree to three-year, $24 million extension

The Raptors apparently have seen enough from Jamal Shead to know they’d like him to stick around. Toronto and the third-year guard have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, his agent KJ Smith told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 1

Raptors, Jamal Shead Agree To Three-Year Extension

Third-year guard Jamal Shead has reached an agreement with the Raptors on a veteran extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029/30 season, agent KJ Smith tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Rumors / September 29

Raptors Haven’t Held Serious Talks Regarding Barrett Extension

The Raptors took care of recently-acquired Kawhi Leonard, signing the star forward to a two-year, $115MM extension last week. Toronto is in no rush to retain starting shooting guard RJ Barrett beyond this season.