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Raptors, Kawhi Leonard Engaged In ‘Advanced’ Extension Talks

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard Engaged In ‘Advanced’ Extension Talks

The Raptors and newcomer Kawhi Leonard are making progress toward an agreement on a contract extension, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides are engaged in “advanced” discussions.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / September 17
Kawhi Leonard's future with Raptors gets $126 million update

Kawhi Leonard's future with Raptors gets $126 million update

At long last, the blockbuster trade involving Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Raptors has been finalized.

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Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors Republic / September 17
All eyes on Darko Rajakovic and the Raptors

All eyes on Darko Rajakovic and the Raptors

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. Head coach Darko Rajakovic will head into the fourth and most important season of his coaching career with the Raptors, as the Serbian head coach finally led Toronto to its first playoff appearance under his leadership.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 17
3 Raptors Trades Turned Pascal Siakam into Kawhi Leonard

3 Raptors Trades Turned Pascal Siakam into Kawhi Leonard

Every move a front office makes in the NBA leads to the next, and that couldn't be more true for the Toronto Raptors. In their three decades of history,

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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 / Hoops Wire / September 17
Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’

Kawhi Leonard reportedly chose Raptors return as a ‘legacy play’

Kawhi Leonard had other options. He chose history. The Pistons, Timberwolves and other teams expressed interest in trading for Leonard and were prepared to offer him an extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on TSN, via Thomas L.

Toronto Raptors News / HITC / September 17
Kawhi Leonard makes surprising Scottie Barnes admission after Toronto Raptors trade

Kawhi Leonard makes surprising Scottie Barnes admission after Toronto Raptors trade

Kawhi Leonard is finally officially going to the Toronto Raptors, and he’s clear about where he stands relative to Scottie Barnes. Despite all the recent controversy surrounding Kawhi Leonard, fans of the Toronto Raptors will always love him.

Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / September 16
'I’m Not Really Championship Chasing': Kawhi Leonard Shares Real Reason Behind Joining Raptors Againc

'I’m Not Really Championship Chasing': Kawhi Leonard Shares Real Reason Behind Joining Raptors Againc

Kawhi Leonard is back in the Raptors realm with an agenda. Almost immediately after putting LA behind, he has officially broken his silence regarding his blockbuster return to the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16
Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals forgotten Kawhi Leonard NBA origin story

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals forgotten Kawhi Leonard NBA origin story

After the Toronto Raptors finalized their trade for Kawhi Leonard, head coach Darko Rajakovic revealed a story that the seven-time All-Star had never heard before.

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / September 16
Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t returning to take Raptors from Scottie Barnes

Kawhi Leonard says he isn’t returning to take Raptors from Scottie Barnes

Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto. He apparently has no interest in taking the deed from Scottie Barnes. “I’m not here to take over anything,” Leonard said during an appearance on the Raptors’ Open Gym.

Kawhi Leonard News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 16
3 Kawhi Leonard Raptors Lineups I Want to See This Season

3 Kawhi Leonard Raptors Lineups I Want to See This Season

It remains to be seen how exactly the Toronto Raptors will incorporate Kawhi Leonard into their plans for the upcoming season after the blockbuster trade from the Los Angeles Clippers that was teased all summer long was finally agreed upon.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / September 14
RJ Barrett will have to adapt once again

RJ Barrett will have to adapt once again

No matter which way you slice it, the Raptors are primed to be defined, mostly, by two things in this upcoming season: The duo of Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes What should be an elite defense Outside of that, there is a whole lot of room for a number of players to prove, elevate, or damn themselves on the basketball court.

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