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The Biggest Remaining Question Facing the Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have most of their roster set in stone going into the upcoming season, but it is not a complete puzzle quite yet. The Raptors are missing some size in the second unit, and there is no clear solution as to who will be backing up Jakob Poeltl at centre this upcoming season.

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Meet the 16 Players on the Raptors' Summer League Roster

The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for the Las Vegas Summer League with 16 players on the roster, though it remains to be seen how many of them will see legitimate minutes during the showcase.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Jimmy Butler sends message after Kyle Lowry's retirement news

While Butler remains focused on returning healthy at some point next season, one of his closest friends and former teammates officially brought his own NBA career to an end.

Kyle Lowry wraps up 20-year NBA career as a Raptors all-time great

Kawhi Leonard makes a grand gesture at Kyle Lowry’s retirement

The 'NBA's best active free throw shooters' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / July 8

Kawhi Leonard & the Raptors are a match made in heaven

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman break down the fit between Kawhi & the Raptors. From Louis’ piece: “The 2026 playoff Raptors looked to be a piece away.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Kyle Lowry News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 8

3 Candidates For Raptors' Next Jersey Retirement After Kyle Lowry

The Toronto Raptors announced that Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey will be retired at some point during the 2026-27 season following a press conference that marked the end of his 20-year career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7

Kyle Lowry wraps up 20-year NBA career as a Raptors all-time great

Lowry made six All-Star teams and played a key role in helping the Raptors win the organization's first NBA championship.

Five NBA observations following the first wave of free agency

One big concern limited Jaylen Brown's trade value

Lakers already have a LeBron James replacement — but will he deliver?

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / July 6

Raptors 905 change general manager, head coach

The Raptors 905 have made changes to their leadership. Scott Brown Jr. has been named general manager, and Noah Lewis will serve as head coach, the organization announced on Monday.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 6

3 Things to Watch For in the Raptors' Summer League

The Toronto Raptors are heading to Sin City this week for the annual Las Vegas Summer League. Their schedule begins on Friday, July 10 when they take on the Boston Celtics at 9 p.m.

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / July 6

Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks

The Toronto Raptors are expected to begin contract extension talks this week with forward Kawhi Leonard and his new agent, ESPN reported on Monday. Leonard, 35, has one season and $50.3 million remaining on the three-year extension he signed in 2024 with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Isaac Bonga News / Hoops Rumors / July 5