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The Raptors' Final Two-Way Spot: 4 Players to Watch

The Toronto Raptors have an opportunity to add another player to their development pipeline, but the decision should come down to more than simply filling an open spot.

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A projected opening-night depth chart for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors

We are just days away from the NBA regular season tipping off, and the Toronto Raptors’ depth chart has gone through some changes over the summer. Of course, Kawhi Leonard is in, and Brandon Ingram is out.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 19

Do the Raptors have enough shooting to contend?

Last year’s Toronto Raptors were one of the most fun teams in the league, a whirling dervish on defence that could be absolutely devastating in transition.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 19

3 Burning Questions Facing the Raptors This Season

The Toronto Raptors are just days away from the season opener against the Chicago Bulls, which will tip off their 82-game campaign. There's a lot of intrigue about the Raptors going into the year, and there's reason to believe they can compete with the best in the Eastern Conference.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 18

The Raptors Could Be Building a New Bench Mob

The Toronto Raptors have a collection of young players looking to establish themselves in the NBA, and their development could produce something familiar for fans who remember the franchise's championship years.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 18

The Raptors should bring back this blue throwback jersey sooner rather than later

On the 80th anniversary of the 1946-47 Basketball Association of America (BAA) season, the Toronto Raptors get a rare opportunity to mark the occasion of the city’s first professional basketball team.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 18

The Raptors have to get better at these things this season

From Louis: “At long last preseason has mercifully ended. When an NBA team is full of plucky youngsters, preseason can be exceptionally fun. Watching camp battles, and seeing how rookies adjust to the physicality of NBA players: such things have their time and place.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

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

Allen Graves News / Raptors HQ / October 18

“I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.” Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly

Allen Graves has had a bit of a rough outing in the Raptors’ preseason games, but his coach sees things as going all according to plan. In two games played, the forward has averaged just over 19 minutes of playing time, posting numbers of seven points, five and a half rebounds, and an assist and a steal a-piece per game.

Tristan Thompson News / HITC / October 17

Tristan Thompson makes an interesting comparison between the current Toronto Raptors and their 2019 championship team

NBA champion Tristan Thompson heaped praise on the Toronto Raptors and also made an interesting comparison between their current roster and the team that won the championship for them in 2019.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 17

Collin Murray-Boyles Could Round Out Raptors 'Big 3'

The discussion around the starting center role for the Toronto Raptors has been at the forefront, stemming back to last season. There have been multiple rumors of whether or not the Raptors need an upgrade at the center position, when in reality, the best move may be to stand pat.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 17

Raptors convert Nate Bittle to two-way contract, waive five others

The Toronto Raptors officially have their roster ready for the regular season, with more changes likely to come. The team announced Saturday morning that it has waived five players: guards Nimari Burnett, Jalen Celestine, and Tyreke Key, forward Tyson Degenhart and centre Jamarion Sharp.

Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / October 17

Why the Kawhi Leonard GOAT build could break NBA 2K27

NBA 2K27 celebrated its Season 2 drop with the arrival of‘GOAT builds and a particular Toronto Raptors superstar is at the centre of it. The game’s latest update (Oct.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 17

Three standout performers from the Raptors’ 125-129 loss to the Pistons

At long last preseason has mercifully ended. When an NBA team is full of plucky youngsters, preseason can be exceptionally fun. Watching camp battles, and seeing how rookies adjust to the physicality of NBA players: such things have their time and place.

Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / October 17

Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case

The Raptors rely on generation second-chance points to churn their offense. It’s one of the foundational pillars of a good offense, basically, in the modern NBA.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16

3 Takeaways from Raptors Preseason Loss vs. Pistons

The Toronto Raptors are finishing out the preseason on the losing end of the 129-125 game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Raptors dropped 45 points in the final frame and tried to pull off a comeback, but they were ultimately unsuccessful.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 16

Raptors’ bench full of fight in final preseason game

The Toronto Raptors preseason finally came to an end tonight as they fell to the Detroit Pistons in a well-fought battle that ended 129-125 in the Pistons’

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 16

The Raptors need to get over a multi-season losing streak

Overreacting to preseason games is one of the least productive thing that basketball fans and media do, and yet, it’s hard not to draw certain conclusions from two teams matching up, whether or not such games count for regular season standings.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 16

Raptors fall to Knicks in rematch

The Toronto Raptors fell to the New York Knicks 120-122 at Madison Square Garden. Despite coming off a 50-point victory against the Knicks on Tuesday, the Raptors couldn’t produce a similar performance.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 16

Raptors’ last preseason game takes them to Detroit

Tonight the Raptors’ final preseason game tips off, this time against the Detroit Pistons. So far, Toronto has split the preseason with a 2-2 record. They started off-balance when they lost handily to the Heat, but followed it up with convincing wins over the Clippers and Knicks and a single-possession loss to the Knicks yesterday.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 16

Four standout performers from the Raptors’ 120-122 loss to the Knicks

If there’s anything to take away from a preseason loss, it’s that the Toronto Raptors are ready to play real basketball. Against a New York Knicks squad that was humiliated by these same Raptors only a few nights earlier, Toronto outperformed the defending champions for much of the evening.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Kendrick Perkins’ ‘most feared’ take for Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard has fans bickering

Recently, the Toronto Raptors saw the preseason debut of Kawhi Leonard, who is beginning his second tenure with the team this season. Leonard was finally brought to the Raptors via trade after the Los Angeles Clippers investigation played out, and he will look to pick up where he left off after leading Toronto to a championship in the 2019 season.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15