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Raptors get vindication in Bleacher Report’s 2025 NBA re-draft

With the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away, Bleacher Report‘s Grant Hughes took a look back at last year’s class and put together a re-draft based on what players have shown so far.

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Toronto Raptors June 19 Mock Draft Round-Up: Best guard available?

With the 2026 NBA Draft less than five days away, the phrase “mock draft” continues to grow as one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 19

Four Raptors crack The Ringer’s top 100 NBA players list

The Toronto Raptors had four players crack The Ringer’s latest Top 100 NBA players list, a pretty good sign of how much talent Toronto has assembled heading into next season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 19

The Raptors HAVE to take these guys in the draft w/ J Kyle Mann

Samson Folk is joined by J Kyle Mann of The Ringer to breakdown the NBA Draft. From Brendan’s piece: “The Fit (Please?) Imagine: the Raptors finally find a true successor for Kyle Lowry.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 19

What lessons should the Raptors take from the 2026 NBA playoffs?

The NBA postseason is a clarifying experience. The crucible of ultra-physical play, rigorous game-planning, cat-and-mouse adjustments and counter-adjustments, and do-or-die stakes can reveal a player’s true essence.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / June 18

4 hints about who the Raptors will take in the NBA Draft

The Raptors have given us some clues as to who they might end up taking with the 19th and 50th picks in this year’s draft. The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 18

2026 NBA Draft: Chris Cenac Jr. is a risky prospect for the Raptors

Welcome back to this year’s NBA Draft preview series. To see other prospects, be sure to check out the other previews here. Today’s prospect is someone who has been a popular name for the Raptors at 19.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 18

Raptors Draft Options: LABARON PHILON, CAM CARR, CHRISTIAN ANDERSON

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss Tre’s favorite prospects for the Raptors. From Brendan’s piece: “The Fit (Please?) Imagine: the Raptors finally find a true successor for Kyle Lowry.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 18

Ranking the Raptors Biggest Needs Before the NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors currently have the No. 19 pick in the first round and the No. 50 pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft next week. With only two picks in their arsenal going into the draft, they can address their three biggest needs if they are smart about who they take.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 17

2026 NBA Draft: The Raptors really want Labaron Philon

Welcome back to this year’s NBA Draft preview series. To see other prospects, be sure to check out the other previews here. Today’s prospect is someone who I had as a mid-first rounder last year, to now looking like a prospect who I will have firmly cemented in my top 10.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / June 17

The Raptors can afford to play the long game with RJ Barrett

Outside of trying to do well in the free-agent market to improve big man depth or hitting on the Toronto Raptors 2026 number 19 draft pick, one of the major talking points regarding the Raps is the contract extension surrounding RJ Barrett.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 17

Raptors NBA Mock Draft: Who Toronto Targets With Every Pick

The Toronto Raptors are less than a week away from the start of the 2026 NBA Draft, and they have some big decisions to make. With two selections, the Raptors can add a pair of promising prospects to the roster that might be able to help them build off their playoff appearance this past season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 19

Travelling hooper Leigh Ellis brings ‘Basketball Passport’ back to Toronto

It was once said that “sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else.” And although Leigh Ellis didn’t know it

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Inside The Raptors 2026 Draft Strategy

It’s tea leave reading season in the NBA. With the Knicks crowned as champions, all attention has shifted to the start of the process: the draft. The Toronto Raptors are in a unique position, in an ultra-deep draft, to add talent to a core that has entered it’s competitive window.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Three more Centers Raptors should go after in Free Agency

With the NBA Finals t wrapped up, we are now officially in the offseason. The Raptors have been reported to be interested in upgrading the center position in the offseason after a lacklustre year from starting center Jakob Poeltl, who was plagued by injuries.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 16

Travelling hooper Leigh Ellis brings ‘Basketball Passport’ back to Toronto

It was once said that “sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else.” And although Leigh Ellis didn’t know it

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 15

Everything Raptors Fans Should Know for the 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, Targets, Rumors, More

The Toronto Raptors have an opportunity to improve their roster with the 2026 NBA Draft on the horizon. It's a key draft for the Raptors as they look to improve upon their 46-win season in 2025-26.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Wire / June 12

Raptors may take patient approach with RJ Barrett, exploring roster upgrades

RJ Barrett is eligible for a contract extension this summer. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Raptors are rushing to get one done. According to Eric Koreen

Darko Rajakovic News / Hoops Wire / June 8

Sources: Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic could be next in line for extension

The Raptors may not be finished handing out contract extensions. After announcing a multiyear extension and promotion for executive vice president and general manager Bobby Webster, Toronto could soon turn its attention to head coach Darko Rajakovic, sources told Hoops Wire.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Rumors / June 8

Raptors Agree To Extend GM Bobby Webster’s Contract

The Raptors have agreed to a multi-year extension for general manager and executive vice president Bobby Webster, according to a team press release. Webster, 41, is headed into his 10th season as GM and now adds a new title as executive vice president.