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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 18
NBA 2K27 needs to change these three Raptors’ rankings 
The buzz around NBA2K27 is picking up ahead of its September 4th global release. In addition to early access, cover art, and first look images, they’ve finally released the top 100 player OVR ratings. If you’ve played the game, or follow the global conversation, every year there are huge surprises and disappointments.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 18
Three Raptors players facing the most pressure entering 2026-27
The Raptors are heading into the 2026-27 season with expectations that feel a lot different from where they were a year ago. If the Kawhi Leonard deal gets finalized, Toronto will have another established star alongside Scottie Barnes and a team that should have its eyes on the Eastern Conference.
Jamison Battle News / Raptors Republic / August 18
31 days, 31 questions: How important will Jamison Battle be on this roster?
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.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 18
Why the Toronto Raptors must treat the NBA Cup like the playoffs
When the Toronto Raptors released their 2026-27 schedule, they also unveiled their NBA Cup schedule and opponents. Since the in-season tournament’s inception during the 2023-24 season, the Toronto Raptors’ track record has been – uninspiring.
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.
Kawhi Leonard News / Stadium Rant / August 18
Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade 2026: What It Would Cost and Will It Happen
The biggest domino of the NBA offseason is sitting in limbo, and every fan from Toronto to Los Angeles wants the same answer. The Kawhi Leonard Raptors trade 2026 has already been agreed in principle, yet it is not official, it is not finished, and it may not survive the league office.
Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / August 18
'Does Pablo Torre Get Any Fine?': Ex-NBA Star Demands Punishment After ESPN’s Report on Kawhi Leonard Investigation
For months, the Kawhi Leonard investigation has blurred the line between legitimate investigative reporting and an NBA rumor. It became a league-wide crisis.
Toronto Raptors News / Lindy's Sports / August 17
Raptors Have Path to Pair Kevin Durant With Kawhi Leonard
The Toronto Raptors essentially signaled their desire to go all-in when they reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers to acquire All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard, the former Finals MVP in 2019 with the Raptors.
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 / Raptors HQ / August 17
Raptors fans confused about when Kawhi nightmare ends
When ESPN reported that the NBA didn’t find legitimate evidence that the Los Angeles Clippers’ Steve Ballmer committed salary circumvention on Monday, it sent the basketball world reeling.
Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / August 17
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through
The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors still isn’t official, but both sides apparently expect it eventually will be. Leonard and Toronto are operating under the belief that the agreed-upon trade sending him from the Clippers back to the Raptors will be completed, according to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
NBA refutes ESPN's bombshell Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer report
The NBA insists it has reached no conclusions in an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 17
The Biggest Question the Raptors Still Haven't Answered This Offseason
The Toronto Raptors are slowly working towards the start of training camp next month in Quebec City, but the squad still isn't ready for a finalized rotation.
Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / August 17
31 days, 31 questions: Is Allen Graves a future star hiding in plain sight?
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.
Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / August 17
Can the 2026-27 Raptors handle load Management?
While Kawhi Leonard was the driving force behind the Toronto Raptors’ first-ever NBA title in 2019, there was an entire operation behind him, constantly scheming to put the superstar in a position to succeed.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 17
Ranking the Toronto Raptors' Primetime TV Games
The Toronto Raptors aren't getting much love from the NBA in terms of primetime television billing. It's part of the gig being in Canada with 29 other squads in the United States, but as a 46-win team from the 2025-26 season, they probably deserve a little bit more respect.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / August 14
New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal
The NBA continues to sit on the investigation looking into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention scheme to pay Kawhi Leonard off the books.
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