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‘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.

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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.

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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

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 Republic / October 24

The Raptors are undefeated – here’s what’s happening

Samson Folk goes live to talk about the Toronto Raptors. From Samson’s piece on the Wizards game: “This whole game the Raptors were trying to navigate Murray-Boyles’ foul trouble.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 24

5 Exciting Raptors Draft Targets to Watch

The Toronto Raptors enter the upcoming basketball season with an interesting draft situation. While the 2027 NBA Draft class features several exciting prospects who could complement Toronto’s young core, the franchise’s pick-swap situation makes it important to be realistic about who might actually be available.

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

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 24

Raptors improve to 2-0 against Wizards

The Toronto Raptors improved to 2-0 on the season after defeating the Washington Wizards 112-102 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. It marks Toronto’s first 2-0 start since 2019, the season the franchise won its first NBA championship.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 24

Raptors open the season with two wins in a row

Toronto has now made it two for two, as the Raptors now hold a record of two and oh. It was a much tougher matchup this time around on the road against a Washington Wizards team that is much improved after owning the worst record in the league last season with just 17 wins to 65 losses.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / October 24

Raptors vs. Wizards: Collin Murray-Boyles’s defense changed the game

The Raptors had to grind out an ugly win in Washington. While they led the entire way, and led by as much as 17 points in the 1st half, the Raptors felt into a dry spell offensively, and fouled way too much, which opened the door for this new-look Wizards team to make a comeback.

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.

Darko Rajakovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards

Darko Rajaković has Toronto Raptors fans believing this team can win in more ways than one. That’s after guiding his squad to a gritty 112-102 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / October 23

Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett fuel Raptors past Wizards

Scottie Barnes collected 28 points and 14 rebounds and RJ Barrett added 23 and nine, respectively, lifting the visiting Toronto Raptors to a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday.

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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

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 23

3 Takeaways from Raptors Big Win vs. Wizards

The Toronto Raptors are celebrating after picking up their second consecutive win to start the season, with a score of 112-102 against the Washington Wizards on Friday night inside Capital One Arena.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 23

Kawhi Leonard's Bold Message Should Ease Raptors Concerns

Kawhi Leonard's return to Scotiabank Arena as a member of the Toronto Raptors for the first time since 2019 was a strong re-introduction for the two-time champion.

Charles Barkley News / HITC / October 23

Charles Barkley says 'the most underrated player' in the entire NBA plays for the Toronto Raptors

There are several extremely underrated players in the NBA, but Charles Barkley thinks a Toronto Raptors player deserves that title more than anyone else.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 23

The new normal for the Toronto Raptors: 40 point wins, the Bench Mob 2.0, and more?

“Here we go,” said Darko Rajaković, igniting peals of laughter, after being asked about an inefficient night from Kawhi Leonard. Usually, such a thing isn’t necessarily a laughing matter for the Raptors.

Immanuel Quickley News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 23

Immanuel Quickley Is the Key to Unlocking the Raptors’ Offense vs. Wizards

The Toronto Raptors head into Washington to take on the Wizards after both squads came off convincing wins to open their respective seasons. All of the attention was on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto and how he elevated the Raptors’ lineup, but there was an all-around balanced effort from this team, especially from their starting unit.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 23

Can the Raptors Replicate Their Opening Day Dominance Against the Wizards?

The Toronto Raptors couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the 2026-27 season after dismantling the Chicago Bulls 135-92, the largest home opener win in franchise history.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 23

5 Things to Know Ahead of Raptors vs. Wizards

The Toronto Raptors are hoping to improve to 2-0 as they visit the Washington Wizards for their first road game of the season. To learn more about the Wizards' current state of affairs, we spoke with Washington Wizards On SI publisher Henry Brown.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 23

4 Burning Questions: Raptors vs. Wizards

The Toronto Raptors head to D.C. on Friday with an intriguing early-season test awaiting them in the talented Washington Wizards. For Toronto, the matchup offers an early opportunity to see how its defensive identity holds up against a higher calibre of individual talent.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 22

The Raptors' Big Win is Followed by Even Bigger Test vs. Wizards

The Toronto Raptors couldn't have dreamed of a better opening night to kick off the new season. They led the entire game against the Chicago Bulls as they cruised to a 43 point victory.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 22

Raptors dominate Bulls in a 43-point season opener victory

Raptors season opener: Pirasanth Gunasekaram looks at Toronto's 43-point season-opening rout of Chicago and what it means for the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors made a statement in their season opener by beating the Chicago Bulls 135-92, proving they’re title contenders.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Kawhi Leonard explains curious move in his first game back with the Raptors

Kawhi Leonard wanted more action, even though the Toronto Raptors didn’t need it from him in his first game back. Amid a blowout against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Leonard started the fourth quarter, an intriguing move given that the game was seemingly already out of the visiting team’s reach.