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Ja'Kobe Walter News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 23
The Raptors' Biggest X-Factor Heading Into 2026-27 NBA Season
The Toronto Raptors are going into the upcoming season with a chance to be one of the Eastern Conference's best teams, but the entire roster has to buy into Darko Rajakovic's system.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 23
Raptors fans believe this player must break out playing next to Kawhi 
Beyond Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors likely won’t see another needle-moving (even by a centimetre) type of player walk through the doors of the Scotiabank Arena before the start of the 2026-27 season.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 23
31 days, 31 questions: Is Ja’Kobe Walter ready to dribble and finish?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 23
The Most Important Task for Raptors' Darko Rajakovic in Training Camp
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is hoping to keep the momentum going after reaching the playoffs for the first time in his tenure with the team.
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.
Malachi Smith News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 22
5 Burning Questions on Raptors Training Camp Signee Malachi Smith
The Toronto Raptors are giving Malachi Smith an opportunity to compete during the team's training camp next month. To learn more about Smith, we spoke with Colin Simmons, who covered Smith with Brooklyn Nets On SI last season.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 22
Raptors must be ready to go all-in if league approves Kawhi trade
The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has left the Toronto Raptors in limbo, with the proposed deal currently on hold as the NBA investigates the Los Angeles Clippers.
RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / August 22
31 days, 31 questions: Will the Raptors trade RJ Barrett, or finally accept how important he is?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 22
Examining the Raptors' Supporting Cast Behind Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes
With the addition of Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors finally have the talent on paper to compete among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. However, the supporting cast around them still poses some questions about their playoff potential.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 21
2 Winners & 2 Losers From Toronto Raptors Offseason So Far
The Toronto Raptors have been one of the league's most dynamic teams this offseason. Other than waiting on the results of the league's investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding alleged salary cap circumvention, the Raptors are pretty much done with their offseason.
Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors Republic / August 21
Raptors Weekly Wrap-Up: Kawhi Leonard update, schedule, new additions, more
Welcome back to this week’s Raptors Wrap-Up, your quick look at the biggest stories, roster moves, and talking points surrounding the Toronto Raptors over the past week. The NBA unveiled the complete 2026-27 schedule for all 30 teams, giving Raptors fans plenty to circle on the calendar.
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 Republic / August 21
31 days, 31 questions: Will any of last year’s 905 stars be ready to contribute to the main roster?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 20
The Raptors' Two-Way Player Who Actually Matters This Season
The Toronto Raptors signed Trey Jemison III to a two-way contract earlier this offseason to boost their depth at the centre position. Before signing Jemison, Jakob Poeltl was the only player on the roster who stood taller than 6-9.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 20
31 days, 31 questions: Will Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl have enough reps together?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 20
The Best Executives in Toronto Raptors' History Ranked
Over the course of the last 30-plus years, the Toronto Raptors have been defined by eras in which different people were leading the decision-making in basketball operations.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 19
Jakob Poeltl Trade May Be Necessary for Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have a problem now that they did not have at this time last year, or even in the last five years. The Raptors are not simply trying to decide if their team is good enough to make the playoffs, as they won 46 games last season and earned the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Toronto Raptors News / TWSN / August 19
Toronto Raptors Already Have Their Answer at Backup Center
While the Toronto Raptors still have Jakob Poeltl as their starting center, their backup center spot became a bit less certain with Sandro Mamukelashvili going to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / August 19
The top 25 NBA players of the past 5 years: 15-11
Part three of Yardbarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here. This list only accounts for a player's post 2000 season career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
NBA refutes ESPN's bombshell Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer report
The NBA insists it has reached no conclusions in an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / August 14
New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal
The NBA continues to sit on the investigation looking into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention scheme to pay Kawhi Leonard off the books.
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