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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes videobombing reporter’s Kawhi Leonard hit while chowing down lunch is must-see TV

Scottie Barnes found a way to steal the spotlight from Kawhi Leonard without saying a word. During a live report from the Toronto Raptors’ practice facility, CTV News Toronto sports reporter Sean Leathong was discussing Leonard’s $115 million extension when Barnes casually walked into the shot with his lunch in hand.

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Bobby Webster and the Toronto Raptors Aren't Done Yet

On Monday, September 14, the worst-kept secret in the NBA became official when the Toronto Raptors reacquired superstar wing Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster trade, bringing “The Claw” home after seven years away, since he helped Toronto win its first and only NBA Championship in 2019.

Bobby Webster News / Raptors Republic / September 25

The Raptors need to move forward not live in the past

Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni discuss where the Raptors stand. Bobby Webster was made available for the media today in a press conference to start the 2026-2027 season, and took the time to share some insight into the team going for a second title in franchise history.

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Stephen A. Smith Changes Stance on Kawhi Leonard After 'Gangster' Label Sparks Pushback

Stephen A. Smith has made no secret of how appalled he was about Kawhi Leonard’s salary cap circumvention saga with the Los Angeles Clippers. But he’s now changing how he expresses it for the better.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Jamal Shead News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 25

Raptors PG Jamal Shead Changes Jersey Number

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead will be donning a different look for the 2026-27 season. Instead of wearing number 23 like he has in his first two NBA seasons, he will wear number 1, which was previously worn by his former teammate Gradey Dick, who was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Kawhi Leonard deal earlier this month.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Bobby Webster: Raptors still have room for another major move

The Raptors paid a considerable price to bring back Kawhi Leonard. Bobby Webster does not believe that emptied the cupboard. Toronto’s president of basketball operations said the team still has enough draft capital and financial flexibility to pursue another major addition if the opportunity arises.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

Scottie Barnes hilariously crashes live TV segment about Kawhi Leonard

Scottie Barnes had some fun with the camera this week during a live news report about his newest Toronto Raptors teammate. Barnes was enjoying his lunch while standing outside the Raptors’ OVO Athletic Centre when reporter Sean Leathong began a live sports segment on CTV News.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 24

Raptors sign Key, waive Hoggard to finalize training camp roster

The Toronto Raptors finalized their training camp roster on Thursday with the signings of Tyreke Key, the official signing of Nimari Burnett — who was reportedly signed earlier this summer — and by waiving AJ Hoggard to make room for the other two, according to a team announcement.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Raptors rumors: ClutchPoints insider puts 3 players on trade notice after Kawhi Leonard deal

The Toronto Raptors didn’t make that many moves during the offseason, but the one move they did make could lead them to being one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Raptors’ Webster Talks Kawhi, Trade Assets, Poeltl, More

The Raptors surrendered two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a first-round pick swap in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers earlier this month, but president of basketball operations Bobby Webster doesn’t view that deal as an all-in move.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 24

Raptors sign AJ Hoggard to deal ahead of training camp

The Toronto Raptors continued to fill out their training camp roster, this time with a familiar face. AJ Hoggard signed a contract with the Raptors on Thursday, the team announced.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Raptors rumors: Will Kawhi Leonard’s extension impact potential new RJ Barrett deal?

The Toronto Raptors recently signed newly acquired wing Kawhi Leonard to a lucrative contract extension that secures his future with Toronto through the 2028-29 season.

Toronto Raptors News / HITC / September 24

Kawhi Leonard puts gangsters like Al Capone and John Gotti to shame, rants Stephen A. Smith

The fallout from the LA Clippers controversy has been extremely damaging – but not necessarily for Kawhi Leonard. The NBA brought the hammer down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers after an investigation ruled they violated salary cap circumvention rules, relating to Kawhi Leonard.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Bobby Webster News / Raptors Republic / September 24

'If we wanna go for it we definitely can still go for it,' Bobby Webster on the Raptors potentially contending for a title

Bobby Webster was made available for the media today in a press conference to start the 2026-2027 season, and took the time to share some insight into the team going for a second title in franchise history.

Garrett Temple News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Garrett Temple Reveals The Secret To Lasting 16 Years In The NBA: Being 'Low Maintenance'

Garrett Temple was never an NBA superstar, but he accomplished something arguably more difficult than briefly reaching the league: he found a way to stay there for well over a decade.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Habit / September 24

The Raptors' biggest Kawhi Leonard question won't be answered for months

Well, Kawhi Leonard is officially back in the 6ix, and Toronto Raptors fans are understandably excited. As good as this team actually could be, many people are still concerned about what's going on at the five.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 24

The 3 Burning Questions the Raptors Must Address in Training Camp

The Toronto Raptors are going into the season with expectations of competing for a championship, but there are still a lot of question marks surrounding the team and how they will operate.

Kawhi Leonard News / Stadium Rant / September 23

Kawhi Leonard Contract Extension: Why His Risky $115M Raptors Deal Changes Toronto

The Kawhi Leonard contract extension gives the Toronto Raptors something they could not have guaranteed when they traded for him: multiple seasons to build around their returning star.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Kawhi Leonard, Raptors agree to two-year extension

The Raptors and star forward Kawhi Leonard are in agreement on a two-year contract extension.

Tyrese Haliburton breaks his silence on rival Knicks winning the title

Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade

Two teams emerge as possible Jalen Duren landing spots

Ausar Thompson could turn a reasonable deal into a bad contract

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

Jaden Bradley News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Who Is Jaden Bradley? Examining How The 4-Year, $9.3 Million Signing Fits With Raptors

After a first-round exit in this year’s playoffs, the Toronto Raptors have shown an inclination to invest in their core and return to title-contending form.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Raptors Convert Jaden Bradley To Four-Year Standard Contract

The Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley’s two-way deal to a multiyear standard contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).