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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.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Raptors pick up 2026-27 options on pair of young guards

The Toronto Raptors have exercised their 2026-27 options on the contracts of Gradey Dick and Ja’Kobe Walter, according to a team press release.

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).

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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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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.

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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.

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Raptors take massive leap in NBA power rankings

The Toronto Raptors are going into the season with a lot of optimism after a solid preseason. The Raptors went 4-2 in their exhibition games and didn't lose a matchup by more than four points.

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.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Raptors, Barrett don’t come to extension before deadline

After becoming extension eligible on Oct. 1, the Toronto Raptors and RJ Barrett were not able to agree on a contract extension before Monday’s deadline.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Raptors, Mamukelashvili ready to control their luck this year

When Sandro Mamukelashvili signed with the Toronto Raptors this summer, both sides were hoping for the same thing: for their luck to change. For Toronto, the two-year, $5.3 million deal represented an opportunity to buck a trend of bargain-bin players accomplishing very little north of the border.

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 20

Raptors starting lineup growing chemistry as season draws near

Barring anything unforeseen, the Toronto Raptors will tip off their season against the Atlanta Hawks with a starting lineup featuring Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl.

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.

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

The three most exciting Toronto Raptors players to watch, with two All-Star candidates brewing

The Toronto Raptors have an expensive payroll, which means they must produce results this season. The Raptors will head into the 2025-26 campaign just over the luxury tax, not a place to be for a team that was just in the lottery a season ago.

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.