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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 20
No pressure, no diamonds for Raptors defense
You know it and I know it. Toronto knows it. The league knows it. The Raptors are supposed to be a great defensive team this year. While it’s true that they were the owners of a top 5 defense last season, they were closer in defensive rating to the bottom third of the NBA than they were to a top 2 defense.
Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / October 20
Kawhi Leonard set to make Raptors return in season opener vs. Bulls
The Toronto Raptors are turning to a familiar face from their past, while the visiting Chicago Bulls are looking toward the future as both teams begin new eras in Wednesday's season opener.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 20
Four Raptors who could be trade candidates ahead of the 2026-27 season
The Toronto Raptors have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto, and that changes the conversation. After pushing the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the playoffs, Toronto has added another star to a team led by Scottie Barnes.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / October 20
The Raptors Could Surprise Fans This Season. How High Can They Climb?
There’s something appealing about a team that might be better than people expect. The Toronto Raptors won 46 games last season, and now they have a chance to take another step forward.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Toronto Raptors News / TWSN / October 20
Kawhi Leonard Dumbfounded by This Player's Injury
The Ben Simmons Achilles injury news shocked the entire NBA landscape when ESPN’s Shams Charania posted it on X. It was reported that Simmons was injured during practice.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 20
Here are the notable former Raptors who got waived
The 2026-2027 NBA season is almost here, and teams across the league are making cuts to fit within the league’s 15-man roster limit. However, in some of
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 20
Buying or Selling the Raptors as the Sexy Finals Pick
The 2026-27 NBA season begins today, which means the quest for the Toronto Raptors' second championship starts now. While the Raptors still have to wait one more night to debut their squad for their first game against the Chicago Bulls, there's a lot of hype and optimism surrounding the team.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 19
What's Still Missing From the Raptors Before Opening Night?
With opening night less than 48 hours away, there are plenty of reasons for optimism surrounding the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard has returned, Scottie Barnes is ready to take the next step in his development, and the second unit is shaping up to be formidable.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Kawhi Leonard has heartfelt reaction after learning of Ben Simmons’ Achilles tear
Ben Simmons is out for the season after suffering an Achilles tear, and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had a strong message of support. Leonard was
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 / Trade Talk Sports / October 19
The Raptors Have a Shooting Problem, but Not Just Three-Pointers
I like what the Toronto Raptors are trying to build. They have athletic players; they can make life difficult for opponents, and Scottie Barnes gives them someone to build around.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 19
Raptors announce Opening Night roster for 2026-27 season
The Toronto Raptors’ Opening Night roster is officially set. On Monday, the team revealed the 16 players they’ll enter the 2026-27 campaign with ahead of Wednesday’s season-opener against the visiting Chicago Bulls.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 19
3 Bold Record Predictions for Raptors in 2026-27
The Toronto Raptors are hoping to build off of their 46-win campaign last season, and there's reason to believe they can reach the 50-win threshold. The Raptors improved over the offseason, acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers that sent Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick to Tinseltown.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 19
Report: Raptors have clean bill of health, Bittle resuming on-court work
The Toronto Raptors have accomplished the No. 1 goal of training camp and the preseason: Stay healthy. The team has a clean bill of health, as Alijah Martin went through a full practice after tweaking his knee on Friday and Nate Bittle is now out of a walking boot and resuming on-court work, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported on Monday.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 19
The Raptors' Final Two-Way Spot: 4 Players to Watch
The Toronto Raptors have an opportunity to add another player to their development pipeline, but the decision should come down to more than simply filling an open spot.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 19
A projected opening-night depth chart for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors
We are just days away from the NBA regular season tipping off, and the Toronto Raptors’ depth chart has gone through some changes over the summer. Of course, Kawhi Leonard is in, and Brandon Ingram is out.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 19
3 Burning Questions Facing the Raptors This Season
The Toronto Raptors are just days away from the season opener against the Chicago Bulls, which will tip off their 82-game campaign. There's a lot of intrigue about the Raptors going into the year, and there's reason to believe they can compete with the best in the Eastern Conference.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 18
The Raptors Could Be Building a New Bench Mob
The Toronto Raptors have a collection of young players looking to establish themselves in the NBA, and their development could produce something familiar for fans who remember the franchise's championship years.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 18
The Raptors should bring back this blue throwback jersey sooner rather than later 
On the 80th anniversary of the 1946-47 Basketball Association of America (BAA) season, the Toronto Raptors get a rare opportunity to mark the occasion of the city’s first professional basketball team.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 18
The Raptors have to get better at these things this season
From Louis: “At long last preseason has mercifully ended. When an NBA team is full of plucky youngsters, preseason can be exceptionally fun. Watching camp battles, and seeing how rookies adjust to the physicality of NBA players: such things have their time and place.
Allen Graves News / Raptors HQ / October 18
“I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.” Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly
Allen Graves has had a bit of a rough outing in the Raptors’ preseason games, but his coach sees things as going all according to plan. In two games played, the forward has averaged just over 19 minutes of playing time, posting numbers of seven points, five and a half rebounds, and an assist and a steal a-piece per game.
Tristan Thompson News / HITC / October 17
Tristan Thompson makes an interesting comparison between the current Toronto Raptors and their 2019 championship team
NBA champion Tristan Thompson heaped praise on the Toronto Raptors and also made an interesting comparison between their current roster and the team that won the championship for them in 2019.
Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes hilariously reacts to embarrassing warmup photo
Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes found himself at the center of an unexpected viral moment after an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during pregame warmups.
Trey Jemison News / Hoops Rumors / October 14
Raptors Waive Two-Way Big Man Trey Jemison
The Raptors have waived two-way big man Trey Jemison, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Jemison, who made one preseason appearance, signed his two-way deal in early August.
Toronto Raptors News / Viral Sports News / October 12
Toronto Raptors Acquire 7-foot-5 Center Before NBA Season
The Toronto Raptors have officially brought in towering center Jamarion Sharp on a training-camp deal, giving the 7-foot-5 big man another opportunity to earn an NBA foothold after a circuitous path through the developmental ranks, via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.
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