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Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut

Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually.

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3 standouts from Toronto’s pre-season opener

Well, my earlier piece on the three players to watch was a total miss, since none of them played. But now that we have game footage, let’s talk about which Raptors impressed in the opener in Quebec City.

Allen Graves News / Raptors HQ / October 4

How did Raptors’ rookie Allen Graves go from football to basketball?

6 Foot 7 Foot by Lil Wayne was one of 2011’s hottest songs, but also seems to have served as the blueprint for Allen Graves’ growth spurt. The Raptors’ first round draft pick shot up from 6’0” to 6’7” over his first two summers in high school, and this massive bodily change, in part, brought him to professional basketball.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 4

Does RJ Barrett Still Fit In Toronto? Analyzing His Role After The Kawhi Leonard Trade

The Toronto Raptors just made one of the biggest trades in franchise history, bringing Kawhi Leonard back seven years after he delivered the only championship in team history.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 4

Kawhi Leonard Has Huge Impact On Scottie Barnes' Growth With Raptors

The move to trade for Kawhi Leonard and immediately following up with a 2-year $115 million extension reads as a ‘win-now’ play.. At the age of thirty-five, Leonard has already gone on record saying he is ‘four or five years away’ from walking away from basketball.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 4

Raptors lose their pre-season opener but three players flexed their muscles

The Toronto Raptors felt like they had woke up from a hangover in their first pre-season game versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 3

Raptors drop first preseason game to Heat

The Centre Videotron in Quebec City finally was able to host its first NBA Canada Series game, a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. It didn’t go in the home team’s favour, as Toronto fell 129-105 to the heat.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

Giannis playing, Kawhi Leonard out for Heat-Raptors preseason clash

The Miami Heat finally raised their ceiling to dangerous heights once again after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Toronto Raptors were not satisfied with merely climbing back into the playoff picture, so they reunited with 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard.

Jamal Shead News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3

Jamal Shead's Path To Growth With Raptors Is Clear After Extension

There have been a number of questions around the Raptors fulfilling contract extension to those who are eligible. They already took care of their newly acquired star Kawhi Leonard with a 2-year, $115 million extension, while RJ Barrett remains in the balance with his contract discussions.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3

One Raptors Player Most Likely to Break Out This Season

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles is going into his second season in the league, where he could truly begin to make a name for himself in the NBA.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 3

Three players to watch for in Toronto’s pre-season opener

Raptors basketball is finally back, and they will kick off their preseason in an unusual place: Quebec City. It will be Kawhi’s second debut as a Toronto Raptor, and on the other side, Giannis Antetokounmpo will also debut for his new team, the Miami Heat.

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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 / Raptors HQ / October 3

The Raptors’ preseason is here!

It’s hard to believe we’ve finally made it through the summer and tonight, the first preseason game of 2026-2027 season tips off for the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 3

How does the current Raptors squad stack up to the 2019 championship team?

There is only one thing that the 2026 Raptors share in common with the championship team from 2019: Kawhi Leonard. The first to leave, yet the only one in Toronto today.

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3

3 Storylines I'm Focused On in the Raptors Preseason Game vs. Heat

The Toronto Raptors are playing in the NBA's first preseason game of the year as they welcome the Miami Heat at Videotron Centre in Quebec City. The Raptors get an opportunity to visit their fans across Canada, and they'll do so while facing off against Giannis Antetokounmpo in his potential debut with the Heat.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / October 2

Why the Raptors paid Jamal Shead

Samson Folk does a deep dive on Jamal Shead. From yesterday: “The Toronto Raptors have Jamal Shead locked up on a deal that screams STEAL. Toronto and Shead have agreed to a three-year, $24 million extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 2

Raptors Dream Trade Idea Lands Them A Top Center For RJ Barrett

Having already made their huge move of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back, if the Toronto Raptors really want to turn this roster into the best in the East, I still think there’s one clear spot they can upgrade, and that’s center.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 2

HELLOOOOOOO Jack Armstrong is back

HELLOOOOOOOOO! BONJOUUUUUR! GET THAT GAHBAGGE OUTTA HERE! If you hear these lines echoing through your television on Saturday, congratulations, Raptors basketball is officially back to normal.

Kawhi Leonard News / The Lead / October 2

Kawhi Leonard Makes Toronto a Contender Again

With the summer of 2026 coming to a close, Kawhi Leonard has officially joined the Toronto Raptors after months of agonizing waiting. Now, with Leonard on the team alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors have put together a very solid foursome capable of scoring, facilitating, and defending well.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 2

ESPN says that Raptors have two top-20 players: they’re absolutely right

ESPN has named two Raptors forwards as making their list of the top-20 players in the NBA. It’s great to see Toronto finally standing amongst the big dogs of the league, both from a media perception perspective, and a roster construction one.

Jamal Shead News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Raptors, Jamal Shead agree to three-year, $24 million extension

The Raptors apparently have seen enough from Jamal Shead to know they’d like him to stick around. Toronto and the third-year guard have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, his agent KJ Smith told Shams Charania of ESPN.