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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.

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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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.

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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.

Scottie Barnes 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.

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WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

WNBA playoff takeaways: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season with record performance, Atlanta livin' the Dream

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Allen Graves News / Raptors HQ / October 4

How did Raptors’ rookie Allen Graves go from football to basketball?

6 Foot 7 Foot by Lil Wayne was one of 2011’s hottest songs, but also seems to have served as the blueprint for Allen Graves’ growth spurt. The Raptors’ first round draft pick shot up from 6’0” to 6’7” over his first two summers in high school, and this massive bodily change, in part, brought him to professional basketball.

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 4

Kawhi Leonard Has Huge Impact On Scottie Barnes' Growth With Raptors

The move to trade for Kawhi Leonard and immediately following up with a 2-year $115 million extension reads as a ‘win-now’ play.. At the age of thirty-five, Leonard has already gone on record saying he is ‘four or five years away’ from walking away from basketball.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 4

Raptors lose their pre-season opener but three players flexed their muscles

The Toronto Raptors felt like they had woke up from a hangover in their first pre-season game versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 3

Raptors drop first preseason game to Heat

The Centre Videotron in Quebec City finally was able to host its first NBA Canada Series game, a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. It didn’t go in the home team’s favour, as Toronto fell 129-105 to the heat.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

Giannis playing, Kawhi Leonard out for Heat-Raptors preseason clash

The Miami Heat finally raised their ceiling to dangerous heights once again after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Toronto Raptors were not satisfied with merely climbing back into the playoff picture, so they reunited with 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.

Jamal Shead News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3

Jamal Shead's Path To Growth With Raptors Is Clear After Extension

There have been a number of questions around the Raptors fulfilling contract extension to those who are eligible. They already took care of their newly acquired star Kawhi Leonard with a 2-year, $115 million extension, while RJ Barrett remains in the balance with his contract discussions.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3

One Raptors Player Most Likely to Break Out This Season

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles is going into his second season in the league, where he could truly begin to make a name for himself in the NBA.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 3

Three players to watch for in Toronto’s pre-season opener

Raptors basketball is finally back, and they will kick off their preseason in an unusual place: Quebec City. It will be Kawhi’s second debut as a Toronto Raptor, and on the other side, Giannis Antetokounmpo will also debut for his new team, the Miami Heat.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / October 2

Why the Raptors paid Jamal Shead

Samson Folk does a deep dive on Jamal Shead. From yesterday: “The Toronto Raptors have Jamal Shead locked up on a deal that screams STEAL. Toronto and Shead have agreed to a three-year, $24 million extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

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).

Toronto Raptors 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.