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4 Things to Know About Raptors' NBA Cup Schedule

The Toronto Raptors are coming off their best performance in the NBA Cup last season, as they reached the knockout round but lost to the eventual champion New York Knicks at home in the quarterfinals.

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Former Raptors bench boss Nick Nurse says Ontario owes him nearly $700k

Former Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and his wife are at odds with the Ontario government after it refused to reimburse them $697,500 in foreign-buyer tax they paid on their $4.65 million Mississauga home.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 12

Raptors NBA Group Cup schedule released

The NBA Cup will return for its fourth edition this season, as the competition officially kicked off in the 2023/24 season. The Toronto Raptors drew a group consisting of the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets and the Orlando Magic.

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The Most Important Reserve on the Raptors Next Season

The Toronto Raptors are expected to have a starting lineup featuring Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl next season. Either Brandon Ingram or Kawhi Leonard will operate as their small forward, depending on the status of the proposed deal between Toronto and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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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?

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The Most Important Trade in Toronto Raptors History

It's been eight years since the Toronto Raptors made the biggest trade in franchise history, acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

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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.

Kawhi Leonard News / AirJordanChronicles / August 12

Kawhi Leonard strongly believes Raptors trade will go through, per reports

There is an expectation of significant punishment from the NBA against leadership and individuals concerned with Kawhi Leonard’s contract controversy. However, one person confident of walking away free is Leonard himself.

Toronto Raptors News / HITC / August 12

Kawhi Leonard seen watching Naomi Osaka play in Toronto as NBA investigation keeps trade in limbo

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard was seen enjoying Naomi Osaka’s game at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Leonard’s current NBA team is unclear, as he’s still technically a member of the LA Clippers but is expected to be traded to the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / AirJordanChronicles / August 12

Kawhi Leonard Watches Tennis in Toronto Amid Trade Buzz

While the whole of the NBA world is awaiting Kawhi Leonard’s future in the league, the Los Angeles Clippers star has already landed in Toronto, but this time for tennis.

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / August 12

Kawhi Leonard Appears in Toronto Amid Investigation as Brian Windhorst Says Raptors Are Exploring Alternatives

Kawhi Leonard’s appearance in Toronto has added an unexpected visual to an increasingly complicated NBA situation. The star forward sat courtside at Sobeys Stadium on Tuesday night, watching the 2026 National Bank Open alongside his partner, Kishele Shipley.

Trey Jemison News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 11

4 Burning Questions for Knicks Expert on Raptors' Trey Jemison III

The Toronto Raptors are fortifying their center depth by signing Trey Jemison III to a two-way contract. Jemison, who turns 27 in November, has three years of NBA experience.

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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.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / August 11

31 days, 31 questions: Does Scottie Barnes have another Defensive Player of the Year season in him?

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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 11

Kawhi Leonard Isn't Worried, But Raptors Fans Should Be

Toronto Raptors training camp begins next month, but the team is still trying to figure out if Kawhi Leonard will be part of the roster by then. For the past several months, the league has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation in regards to Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

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Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10

How Kawhi Leonard-to-Raptors trade fallout can impact Knicks hopes of repeating

The New York Knicks are probably feeling pretty good about themselves right now. In case you somehow missed it, New York recently won its first NBA Championship in 53 years.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Kawhi Leonard strongly expects Raptors trade to go through, extension in play

Kawhi Leonard apparently isn’t sweating the uncertainty surrounding his stalled trade to the Raptors. In fact, he seems pretty convinced he’ll be back in Toronto before training camp.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Report reveals what Kawhi Leonard expects to happen with his impending trade

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors may be held up due to the NBA’s ongoing investigation, but Leonard himself does not seem too stressed about it.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Rumors / August 10

Kawhi Leonard Expects Trade To Raptors To Go Through Before Camp

Kawhi Leonard believes that the agreed-upon blockbuster trade that will send him from the Clippers to the Raptors will ultimately go through before Toronto begins training camp next month, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack post.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Kawhi Leonard still expected to join Raptors as NBA investigation nears end

Kawhi Leonard‘s return to Toronto apparently remains on track. The question is what happens to the Clippers before he gets there. Leonard expects the NBA’s investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention involving himself and Los Angeles to be completed before training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

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Clippers could run out clock on Kawhi Leonard investigation

Even with more revelations of questionable endorsement deals, the clock is in the Clippers' favor.

Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

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DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

DeMar DeRozan may have dropped a hint about his free agency destination

DeMar DeRozan may have dropped a clue about where he wants to take his talents next as he navigates free agency. Early Monday, the six-time NBA All-Star shared a seemingly cryptic post on X, writing “In closing, I remain the same.