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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?
NBA 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.
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.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / August 27
Can Collin Murray-Boyles take the next step to stardom 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. Collin Murray-Boyles has already made the hardest part of being a rookie look pretty easy.
Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 27
Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic Shares Plan to Beat NBA's Best Players
Toronto Raptors head coach Darka Rajakovic may not have one of the greatest players in the league on his roster, even if he believes Scottie Barnes is his Michael Jordan.
Allen Graves News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 26
Raptors Rookie Allen Graves Must Go Through Growing Pains
Toronto Raptors rookie Allen Graves is counting down the days until he officially begins his NBA career when training camp tips off next month. Graves got a taste of NBA life during the Las Vegas Summer League, where he proved to be one of the best rookies in the showcase.
Kyle Lowry News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26
Kyle Lowry’s Raptors jersey retirement will be complete with custom honor
Former Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry announced his NBA retirement last month, in July. Though he last played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Lowry signed a one-day ceremonial contract with the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors News / Total Pro Sports / August 26
Toronto Raptors Are Making A Major Change To Their Logo Next Season
The Toronto Raptors are a young franchise compared to others. They entered the NBA as an expansion team in 1995. While some may say 30-plus years is a long time, the team has accomplished much during that short-ish span.
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.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / August 26
31 days, 31 questions: Can Scottie Barnes be the playoff version of himself for a full season?
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 26
Darko Rajakovic's 'Michael Jordan' Claim Shows How Raptors Feel About Scottie Barnes
If there was any doubt about how the Toronto Raptors felt about Scottie Barnes and his ability to be the franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future, it's been eradicated after head coach Darko Rajakovic's latest comment.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 25
2026-27 Raptors Roster: Contracts, Salaries, Options and Depth Chart
The Toronto Raptors have changed the entire direction of their franchise this offseason. After a surprise playoff berth last season, the Raptors decided to accelerate its timeline by agreeing to a deal to bring back Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 25
How the Raptors built an elite & unique defense w/ Caitlin Cooper
Samson Folk & Caitlin Cooper breakdown the Raptors unique approach to defending + talk about the team at large afterwards. Find Caitlin’s patreon here.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / August 25
Will Scottie Barnes take the next step in 2026-27 for Raptors?
It feels like we have been asking the same question about Scottie Barnes for a while now: when does he take that next step? Barnes is already the face of the Raptors organization.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / August 25
31 days, 31 questions: Can Collin Murray-Boyles’ thumbs survive his playing style for a full season?
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 24
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves
The Raptors and RJ Barrett have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension, and that naturally raises another question. Namely, could Toronto eventually decide to trade him?
RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 24
4 Reasons the Raptors Should Trade RJ Barrett
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is entering the final year of his contract, making his future with the franchise unknown past the 2026-27 season. Barrett, 26, is in the process of negotiating a new contract with the Raptors, but he has yet to reach a deal.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / August 24
31 days, 31 questions: What will Scottie Barnes’ usage look like?
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 / Raptors Republic / August 24
Which young Raptor will make the biggest leap?
Samson Folk discusses the Raptors young players and their roles for the upcoming season. Raptors wrap up: “Raptors’ schedule gets officially released The NBA unveiled the complete 2026-27 schedule for all 30 teams, giving Raptors fans plenty to circle on the calendar.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 24
Ranking types of Raptors fans 
Raptors fans come in all shapes and sizes. Some have been here since the start, others when Vince Carter put his arm through the rim, some arrived during the 2019 championship run, and others are just getting into it now.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 24
The Raptors' Quietest Offseason Decision May Be Their Most Important
The Toronto Raptors are figuring out how to move on from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who signed a four-year, $53 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason.
Scottie Barnes News / TWSN / August 23
Toronto Raptors Coach Makes Wild Michael Jordan Comparison for Scottie Barnes
During his time in the NBA, Michael Jordan made sure to leave his mark, so anytime a player is compared to him it is with high regard and a standard that comes with it.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / August 19
The top 25 NBA players of the past 5 years: 15-11
Part three of Yardbarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here. This list only accounts for a player's post 2000 season career.
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.
Kawhi Leonard 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14
Potential punishment scared multiple Kawhi Leonard trade suitors
Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are still under league investigation for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.
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