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The Case for the Raptors Winning the 2027 NBA Finals

The Toronto Raptors face long odds to be the team hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June as the NBA's next champions, but they have a better chance than most of the 30 teams in the league going into the year.

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Are Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes one of the NBA’s best duos?

Samson Folk tries to rank Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes as a duo in the NBA. From my piece: “So, now that the dust has settled regarding Kawhi Leonard’s role in the cap circumvention extravaganza with the Clippers and the penalties have been levied… where does everyone sit on the potential of going back to the table for haggling purposes?

Jamison Battle News / Raptors Republic / September 5

Can Jamison Battle find consistency with new-look Raptors?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the upcoming 2026-27 season. You can find all the other pieces here. It’s ironic that for a player with a skill set as consistent as Jamison Battle’s, his first two NBA seasons have been anything but that.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / September 5

11 ways Scottie Barnes could fly up the Raptors’ record book next season

Scottie Barnes has already carved out a place in Toronto Raptors history. The 25-year-old is a two-time All-Star, a former Rookie of the Year and one of the franchise’s most important players.

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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.

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 5

Where Raptors' Darko Rajakovic Ranks Among Eastern Conference Head Coaches

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is going into his fourth season with the franchise after signing a long-term extension earlier in the offseason.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 4

The Raptors Rated Way Too High, Low in NBA 2K27

NBA 2K27 comes out today, and the Toronto Raptors are ranked 82 overall as a team. Only the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have a higher rating, which is a sign that Toronto has one of the better teams in the game.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 4

Three Raptors who could break out in 2026-27

The Raptors have plenty of young players who could take a step forward this season. However, if we’re talking about three guys who could really surprise people in 2026-27, these are the names I’m most interested in watching: Maybe calling Collin Murray-Boyles a breakout candidate is cheating a little bit.

Kawhi Leonard News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 4

Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Appears Imminent as NBA Awaits Final Step

The Kawhi Leonard saga may be entering its final hours. The Toronto Raptors appear to be on the verge of completing their blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / September 3

6 reactions to the Kawhi Leonard news: Raptors HQ staff reacts

Kristian The saga is finally over. My immediate reaction, like many jaded Raptors fans, was one fuelled by the feeling I had when watching Steve Ballmer laughing it up during the press conference announcing he had poached Leonard from Toronto.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Raptors have interesting response to Kawhi Leonard trade status

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is still expected to happen, but the Raptors themselves are being mum on its status. Teams around the league are wondering if the Raptors are still planning to complete the trade that will bring Leonard to the Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 3

The 4 Best Offseason Moves in Toronto Raptors History

The Toronto Raptors don't have it easy as other franchises do when it comes to free agency appeal, so they have to get creative when it comes to building a team that can win it all.

Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / September 3

What happens to Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto Raptors trade revealed after NBA announces punishment

Amid all the noise surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA’s ruling, Shams Charania has revealed the status of his move to the Toronto Raptors.

Adam Silver News / Raptors Republic / September 2

Adam Silver just reconfirmed the Raptors as 2026-27 NBA championship contenders

We now know the results of the NBA’s investigation, and boy, is it a steep punishment. However, the Raptors got a lot out of it. Let me explain why. Before we get into it, let’s go over what has happened regarding the Kawhi Leonard situation.

Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors Republic / September 2

What the newest Kawhi Leonard decision means for the Raptors

Well, it’s about time. The Toronto Raptors finally have some clarity. After weeks of waiting, the NBA has decided not to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract following its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN‘s Shams Charania.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 2

Zach Lowe views Raptors’ Scottie Barnes as MIP candidate

Scottie Barnes received some national media attention on Tuesday. While discussing potential stars that could take a further leap and win the Most Improved Player of the Year award, Zach Lowe picked Barnes to take yet another step.

NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / September 2

Could the Toronto Raptors Appeal to Nikola Jokic?

In the NBA, everyone is always trying to find the next superstar who could be on the move or want out of their current situation, and one name that’s started to come up is Nikola Jokic.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 2

3 Best Second Round Draft Picks in Toronto Raptors History

The Toronto Raptors are a team that is built through the draft over their franchise history, but not many second-round picks have come to fruition. Throughout the team's history, three have stood out as the best of the best, each of them making an impact in Toronto, but also in other cities.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / September 1

Will Raptors’ Quickley be better with less on his plate?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. If you’ve been waiting for Immanuel Quickley to really find his place in Toronto, this could be the season where it finally happens.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 1

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Raptors This Season

The Toronto Raptors are going into the upcoming season with a lot of uncertainties, specifically surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the proposed trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

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.