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How Raptors’ RJ Barrett Is Evolving His Game to Earn a Big Contract

RJ Barrett has plenty riding on this season. The Toronto Raptors forward is playing in the final year of the four-year, $107 million extension he signed with the New York Knicks in 2022.

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Final Injury Report for Raptors-Bucks: Will Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard Play?

The Toronto Raptors are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Raptors vs. Bucks: 5 Questions Beyond the Box Score

The Toronto Raptors are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks for their second NBA Cup game of the year. The Raptors lost to the Orlando Magic in their first Cup game, while the Bucks are beginning their slate in the in-season tournament.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Is Scottie Barnes playing tonight? Raptors vs. Bucks injury report

The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks are set to play on Friday night. Scottie Barnes is among the Raptors listed on the injury report, however. So, with Barnes dealing with an injury concern, is the Raptors star playing tonight vs.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 6

7 Stats in 7 Days: What trends defined the Raptors’ second week?

The Toronto Raptors are now eight games in to the regular season. The majority of those games have been played without their newly acquired star, Kawhi Leonard, so by no means do I believe this to be a complete picture of what the team will look like.

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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 / November 6

Raptors look to claim first NBA Cup win

The Toronto Raptors are looking to secure their first win in the Emirates NBA Cup this season as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, November 6.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

4 Key Storylines: Raptors vs. Bucks

The Toronto Raptors will look to get back in the win column Friday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in their latest NBA Cup matchup.

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Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Raptors vs. Bucks Matchup Could Change RJ Barrett's Role

The Toronto Raptors are bringing their four-game road trip to an end as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Fiserv Forum. The Raptors are 1-2 so far on the trip after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, while completing an improbable comeback victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Grading Every Raptors Starter After 2 Weeks of Action

The Toronto Raptors have gotten out to a turbulent .500 start through the team's first eight games to open the 2026-27 NBA season. The team has endured an injury to star forward Kawhi Leonard, while dealing with some inconsistent performances.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Kawhi Leonard Update: New Details Reveal The True Nature Of Injured Knee

The Toronto Raptors took a major gamble this summer when they opted to reunite with two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard. Costing them Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and two future first-round picks, they added Kawhi with the hope that he could help them in another historic run.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 5

The Raptors' Third Quarter Problem is Becoming Tough to Ignore

The Toronto Raptors sit at 4-4 through eight games of the 2026-27 NBA season. Considering the fact that star acquisition Kawhi Leonard has only played in two of the team's eight games so far due to a lingering injury, things could be a lot worse.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Wire / November 5

Raptors’ RJ Barrett decision goes beyond a 4-4 start

The Raptors don’t need to make a major roster decision because they split their first eight games. RJ Barrett’s contract, however, gives them something to think about beyond the standings.