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

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

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.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Raptors rumors: Will Kawhi Leonard’s extension impact potential new RJ Barrett deal?

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

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 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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?

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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

'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.

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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.

Garrett Temple News / Fadeaway World / September 24
Garrett Temple Reveals The Secret To Lasting 16 Years In The NBA: Being 'Low Maintenance'

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

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 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.

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.

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Bobby Webster News / Raptors Republic / September 23
Does Bobby Webster have another trick up his sleeve?

Does Bobby Webster have another trick up his sleeve?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. On July 18, 2018, the Toronto Raptors finalized a deal to send Demar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected first round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 23
'You Cold…Real Ninja Award': Kawhi Leonard’s Ex-Teammate Has Suspicious Reaction to His $115M Raptors Deal

'You Cold…Real Ninja Award': Kawhi Leonard’s Ex-Teammate Has Suspicious Reaction to His $115M Raptors Deal

Kawhi Leonard just walked away from the Clippers’ chaos and straight into another massive payday. While Los Angeles deals with the fallout from an NBA investigation, he is back in Toronto with a new two-year, $115 million commitment.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 23
2 Raptors Storylines I'm Buying (and 1 I'm Not) Entering Training Camp

2 Raptors Storylines I'm Buying (and 1 I'm Not) Entering Training Camp

The Toronto Raptors are expected to have a big 2026-27 campaign after acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors can be championship contenders, so the work they put in over the next couple of weeks will be paramount to their success.

Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / September 23
Brian Windhorst says there’s something NBA fans need to accept about Kawhi Leonard’s new Raptors deal

Brian Windhorst says there’s something NBA fans need to accept about Kawhi Leonard’s new Raptors deal

Brian Windhorst doesn’t want NBA fans to overlook what Kawhi Leonard has shown outside of the scandal surrounding him in the past year. Kawhi Leonard has officially left the Los Angeles Clippers, and the organisation is also moving on.

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / September 23
Kawhi Leonard Crosses Stephen Curry, James Harden & More in Major NBA List After $115M Deal With Raptors

Kawhi Leonard Crosses Stephen Curry, James Harden & More in Major NBA List After $115M Deal With Raptors

Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto was always expected to come with a long-term commitment. The seven-time All-Star has agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors, securing his future with the franchise after his blockbuster return.

Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / September 23
Will Allen Graves surprise Raptors fans?

Will Allen Graves surprise Raptors fans?

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath talk to Chuck about Allen Graves. Chuck’s twitter: https://x.com/ChuckingDarts Chuck’s substack: https://substack.com/@chuckingdarts

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / September 23
Brian Windhorst Raises Question on Brandon Ingram Surgery After Raptors’ $115M Deal to Kawhi Leonard

Brian Windhorst Raises Question on Brandon Ingram Surgery After Raptors’ $115M Deal to Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard’s $115 million extension has raised questions about whether Toronto took too much risk on a star with a long injury history. But there is another side to the equation that can easily get lost when the focus stays on Leonard’s knees.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Rumors / September 22
Kawhi Leonard, Raptors agree to two-year extension

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
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Ausar Thompson could turn a reasonable deal into a bad contract
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Jaden Bradley News / Fadeaway World / September 21
Who Is Jaden Bradley? Examining How The 4-Year, $9.3 Million Signing Fits With Raptors

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.

Jaden Bradley News / Hoops Wire / September 21
Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract

Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract

The Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million contract with rookie guard Jaden Bradley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto after being selected with the No.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 21
Raptors Convert Jaden Bradley To Four-Year Standard Contract

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).

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