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Raptors reveal 2025-26 opening night roster

The Toronto Raptors are going into the season with 14 standard contracts and 3 two-way players that will shuttle back and forth from the G League. Here's a look at the Raptors going into opening night: Rajakovic is in his third year as the head coach of the Raptors.

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The Toronto Raptors will try to emulate Blue Jays postseason success this season

Happy Toronto Raptors season to all who celebrate! The boys in red (#rippurple) kick off their season on the road Wednesday night, the first time in a decade they are not playing their season opener at home.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 22

Five questions ahead of Raptors vs. Hawks season opener

The Toronto Raptors are beginning their season on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. To learn more about the team's first opponent of the season, we spoke with Atlanta Hawks On SI publisher Jackson Caudell.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 22

Positive plays from the Raptors’ final preseason game

OK, the games are about to begin. The preseason was a mixed bag and while the Toronto Raptors finished with a 4-2 record, some of the process was less promising.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Tracy McGrady Admits His Concerns for the Toronto Raptors

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Raptors have gone under the radar. They have some talented players on the roster, but questions have been raised about the players' fit alongside each other.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21

Reinforced Raptors, Hawks hatching playoff plans

The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, two teams that failed to make the NBA playoffs a year ago, bring high aspirations into their season opener on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

Tracy McGrady says two Toronto Raptors players must put their ego aside, ‘my only gripe…’

The Toronto Raptors have high expectations going into this season. After a couple of rebuilding years, the Toronto Raptors have put together a team that can compete in the East.

Gradey Dick News / Raptors Republic / October 22

Raptors pick up Dick, Walter rookie deal options

The Toronto Raptors continue to make roster decisions ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, announcing they have exercised the fourth-year option on Gradey Dick’s rookie contract and the third-year option on Ja’Kobe Walter’s deal.

Ochai Agbaji News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Raptors, Agbaji fail to reach contract extension

After a breakout season with Toronto in his first full year as a Raptor, Ochai Agbaji and the team were unable to agree on a contract extension before Monday’s deadline (October 21).

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Murray-Boyles, Walter ruled out for Raptors season opener vs. Hawks

The Toronto Raptors are going to be down a couple of former first-rounders to begin the new campaign, as Collin Murray-Boyles (right forearm muscle strain) and Ja’Kobe Walter (illness) have both been ruled out for the team’s season-opening game on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Five takeaways from Raptors preseason

1. Brandon Ingram picks up right where he left off After nearly a full year away from official NBA action, Brandon Ingram returned to the court in style during his Raptors debut in Vancouver.

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Darko Rajakovic reveals Raptors identity going into season

The Toronto Raptors are going into the third season with Darko Rajakovic as the team's head coach. Rajakovic has a vision for the Raptors as the team goes into the season.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Raptors season can go one of three ways

The Toronto Raptors are a team that can go in a number of different directions this season. The Raptors are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022, but after winning only 30 games last season, the team will have to make a considerable jump in order to make that happen.

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Toronto Raptors waive five players

The Raptors now have 14 players on standard contracts.

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Brandon Ingram News / Scoop B / October 15

Brandon Ingram on Kobe, KD Comparisons, and His Love for Skillful Scorers

Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram recently shared insights into the players who shaped his game, his admiration for highly skilled NBA talent, and his perspective on the frequent comparisons to future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

One Expectation For Each Toronto Raptors Rookie

Like a few other teams, Toronto Raptors were able to obtain talented players in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, both of their rookies have the skills to be stylistic fits on the roster.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Toronto-Native The Favorite For Raptors Final Roster Spot

Like the New Orleans Pelicans, the Toronto Raptors have been one of the most snake-bitten teams in the NBA recently. The Raptors have shown patience as they have re-tooled their roster with talented players, but for the most part, they have not been able to stay healthy.

Gradey Dick News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Announcer had the wildest line about Gradey Dick during preseason game

Matt Devlin went a little bit out of pocket during Friday’s preseason game. The longtime Toronto Raptors play-by-play announcer Devlin went viral over his wild line about Raptors swingman Gradey Dick.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 15

Key Players Who Could Define the Raptors’ Upcoming NBA Season

The Toronto Raptors are entering a pivotal season defined by transition, youthful energy, and renewed ambition. After retooling their roster with emerging talent and promising signings, the Raptors are no longer just rebuilding; they’re reimagining their next era of success.