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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
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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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 / Raptors HQ / October 19
Do the Raptors have enough shooting to contend? 
Last year’s Toronto Raptors were one of the most fun teams in the league, a whirling dervish on defence that could be absolutely devastating in transition.
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 / 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.
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.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 17
Collin Murray-Boyles Could Round Out Raptors 'Big 3'
The discussion around the starting center role for the Toronto Raptors has been at the forefront, stemming back to last season. There have been multiple rumors of whether or not the Raptors need an upgrade at the center position, when in reality, the best move may be to stand pat.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 17
Raptors convert Nate Bittle to two-way contract, waive five others
The Toronto Raptors officially have their roster ready for the regular season, with more changes likely to come. The team announced Saturday morning that it has waived five players: guards Nimari Burnett, Jalen Celestine, and Tyreke Key, forward Tyson Degenhart and centre Jamarion Sharp.
Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / October 17
Why the Kawhi Leonard GOAT build could break NBA 2K27
NBA 2K27 celebrated its Season 2 drop with the arrival of‘GOAT builds and a particular Toronto Raptors superstar is at the centre of it. The game’s latest update (Oct.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 17
Three standout performers from the Raptors’ 125-129 loss to the Pistons
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 Republic / October 17
Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case
The Raptors rely on generation second-chance points to churn their offense. It’s one of the foundational pillars of a good offense, basically, in the modern NBA.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16
3 Takeaways from Raptors Preseason Loss vs. Pistons
The Toronto Raptors are finishing out the preseason on the losing end of the 129-125 game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Raptors dropped 45 points in the final frame and tried to pull off a comeback, but they were ultimately unsuccessful.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 16
Raptors’ bench full of fight in final preseason game
The Toronto Raptors preseason finally came to an end tonight as they fell to the Detroit Pistons in a well-fought battle that ended 129-125 in the Pistons’
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.
Toronto Raptors 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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