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2 Winners, 2 Losers in Raptors Loss vs. Timberwolves

The Toronto Raptors are shaking their heads after losing 117-94 against the Minnesota Timberwolves inside the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Raptors couldn't get it done after winning the first two games of the season, marking their first loss of the year.

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Barnes’ career low against Timberwolves exposes Raptors’ existential question

In a new NBA season, every game yields a cavalcade of lessons. For the Toronto Raptors, they learned from their drubbing received from the Minnesota Timberwolves that they have a host of issues.

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / October 25

Raptors F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out vs. Timbwerwolves

Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was scratched with left knee swelling about an hour before the team's Sunday night road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury

The (second) honeymoon period has ended very quickly for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Leonard was ruled out for Toronto’s game on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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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.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 25

Raptors stock talk: buying defence, and more

Welcome to Raptors Stock Talk, a new segment where we look at the team through a stock market lens. The idea here is not to investigate just what worked and what didn’t — although that’s a huge source of the material — but about what is improving or declining.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 25

Raptors Rewind: I hope this legend isn’t forgotten

Everyone remembers the big names for the Raptors: Damon Stoudamire, Vince Carter, Chris Bosh. Lowry, DeRozan, Leonard, Siakam, and Barnes. But, in between those titans of Jurassic Park, I worry (and strongly believe) that there will be a lot of players who fall through the cracks of history, undeservingly so.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 25

Raptors clash against Timberwolves as both seek to preserve winning streaks

The Toronto Raptors are off to a hot start so far this season, with two double-digit wins, albeit against opponents of…let’s say “uncertain” quality. Still,

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 / October 25

Latest Power Rankings Reveals Raptors Weakest Link

Through two games, the Toronto Raptors are off to a strong start. Two wins, the best defensive rating in the NBA (88.6) and the second best point differential in the league behind only the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 25

4 Biggest Storylines in Raptors vs. Timberwolves

The Toronto Raptors have opened the 2026-27 NBA season with consecutive victories, but Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves presents their most demanding challenge yet.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / October 25

‘Plant any trees lately?’ – Kawhi Leonard’s one-word response to an NBA fan teasing him

An NBA fan tried to rile up Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard over his Aspiration controversy. Kawhi Leonard was in and out of the headlines during the offseason due to his role in the Los Angeles Clippers’ controversy with Aspiration.

Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Cameras Catch Kawhi Leonard in Uncomfortable Exchange With Fan After Clarification Over Clippers Wrongdoings

Kawhi Leonard has heard plenty about the controversy surrounding his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers. But even after the NBA announced its findings and penalties, the jokes have not stopped.

Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / October 24

The Raptors Are 2–0. But the Big Story Is Who’s Stepping Up

Toronto Raptors fans have a couple of wins to enjoy, but I think there’s something more interesting to watch than the early-season record. The Raptors have won their first two games, and the second, against Washington, reminded everyone that a team doesn’t have to play beautifully to find a way to win.