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The Raptors' First Five Games Have Raised a Big Question About Their Ceiling

After splitting their last two games with the Orlando Magic, the Toronto Raptors sit at 3-2 after the first five games of the 2026-27 season. With Kawhi Leonard sidelined, Scottie Barnes has stepped up and established himself functioned as the sole engine of Toronto's offense.

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Why the Raptors Have No Choice But to Give Allen Graves a Bigger Role

It seems that even with former general manager Masai Ujuri at the helm, the Toronto Raptors scouting department still has the magic touch when it comes to finding hidden gems.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / October 31

Scottie Barnes’ career night goes to waste against Orlando

The Raptors have now dropped to a record of 3 wins and 2 losses after their most recent outing at home against the Orlando Magic. It was the first NBA Emirates Cup game of the season, so their record inside the tournament drops to zero and one.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 31

3 Winners, 1 Loser in Raptors Loss vs. Magic

The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after losing 121-114 against the Orlando Magic inside Scotiabank Arena. Despite having a lead in the fourth quarter, the Raptors were unable to stay ahead as the Magic sought revenge for their 30-point loss against Toronto two nights prior.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Habit / October 31

The Raptors knew what they were getting when they traded for Kawhi Leonard

Well, that didn't take long. Just four games into his return season with the Toronto Raptors, star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out due to injury, highlighting his biggest problem.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 31

NBA Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Hornets

Scottie Barnes kept getting to his spots Friday. The Raptors kept giving him the ball. When a guy is having that kind of night, it makes sense. Barnes scored a career-high 41 points in the 121-114 loss to the Magic, adding five rebounds and five assists.

WNBA News

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

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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.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / October 30

Scottie Barnes spins a masterful career night amid loss to the Magic

It’s no easy feat to take two in a row from any team in the NBA. It’s a deep league with the best players in the world. The Raptors were trying to finish their work with the Magic and continue to build a buffer of wins in an ultra competitive Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 30

3 Things I'm Watching for in Magic vs. Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have secured wins in three of their first four games to open the 2026-27 campaign, set to defend a 3-1 record against the Orlando Magic.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

RJ Barrett News / Trade Talk Sports / October 30

RJ Barrett Gives the Raptors Something Their Offence Has Missed

There are plenty of ways to measure a basketball player’s contribution, but sometimes the most important thing is what he can do when a team runs out of easy answers.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Toronto Raptors Mount Rushmore: Ranking the Team's Greatest Legends

The Toronto Raptors are still one of the most fledgling franchises in the NBA, founded in 1993 and beginning play in the 1995-96 season. Still, they’ve had some pretty incredible players don the red and black at the Air Canada Centre/Scotiabank Arena.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 30

5 Biggest Storylines in Magic vs. Raptors Rematch

The Toronto Raptors delivered one of their most complete performances of the young NBA season in their convincing victory over the Orlando Magic. From their defensive intensity to their offensive execution, Toronto controlled nearly every aspect of the contest, leaving Orlando searching for answers.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 30

4 Burning Questions Ahead of Magic vs. Raptors NBA Cup Game

The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for NBA Cup action as they take on the Orlando Magic for the second game in a row. The Raptors dismantled the Magic 129-99 in the teams' latest meeting, but the scores are back at zero, and the two teams are going to tip it up once more.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 30

7 Stats in 7 Days: What trends influenced the Raptors’ first week?

Four games into the NBA season, it’s fair to say we know exactly who every team is and how good every player is. NAH, I’m kidding, that’s insane. It’s only been four games… It is a good time, though, to take a look under the hood at the emerging trends and statistics for the Toronto Raptors so far this season.