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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard shares clear message to those waiting for his peak form

The new era of the Toronto Raptors is off to a blazing start. With Kawhi Leonard back in town, Toronto completely dominated their first opponent of the season, the Chicago Bulls.

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Former Raptors star Serge Ibaka sends heartfelt message on Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto return

Kawhi Leonard’s first regular-season game back with the Toronto Raptors brought back plenty of memories, and few people felt them more than Serge Ibaka.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21

Raptors open season with romp past Bulls

Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 135-92 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

3 Takeaways from Raptors Blowout Win Over Bulls

The Toronto Raptors opened their season with a bang, as they defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in a game where they never trailed. While one game does not necessarily determine the trajectory of the rest of the season, Toronto's Opening Night performance addressed some of the concerns about the team's ceiling heading into the season.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Raptors HQ / October 21

Raptors crush Bulls by 43 points, win 135 to 92 at home

In an outstanding night of Raptors basketball, Toronto’s season started with a blowout win at home against the Chicago Bulls. Was it an efficient win? Not really.

Jamal Shead News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Raptors PG Jamal Shead Must Take the Next Step in Development

Jamal Shead has already established himself as a valuable part of the Toronto Raptors. His defensive intensity, passing ability and professionalism have helped him earn a larger role, and the team has shown its confidence in him with a three-year, $24 million contract extension.

WNBA News

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Raptors Win Total Projection Is Lower Than You Think

After the Toronto Raptors finished last season with a 46-36 record, landing them the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, there doesn’t seem to be much confidence that they’ll take a leap forward.

Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Kawhi Leonard tells Toronto he’s ready to shock the world again

Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto comes with plenty of nostalgia, but the Raptors aren’t bringing him back just to celebrate what happened seven years ago.

Darko Rajakovic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic made one thing clear ahead of his team’s first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, and that’s they are not the New York Knicks.

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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.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

5 Burning Questions Ahead of Raptors Opener vs. Bulls

The Toronto Raptors are getting their season started as they welcome the Chicago Bulls to Scotiabank Arena. To learn more about the Bulls' offseason and their current state of affairs, we spoke with Chicago Bulls On SI publisher Elias Schuster.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 21

Join us for the 2026-27 Raptors season on the SB Nation app

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 21

Can the Raptors shut down the Bulls’ offence in the season opener?

After licking their wounds from the lost series against the Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors fans have had to wait through the agonizing months of the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, all for what comes later today.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

3 Things I'm Watching in Raptors Opener vs. Bulls

The Toronto Raptors' offseason is officially coming to an end as they welcome the Chicago Bulls to Scotiabank Arena for the first game of the 2026-27 campaign.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard drops poignant video ahead of season opener

Kawhi Leonard was going to come home, one way or another, this past offseason. His hometown may be in LA, and he may have played with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons, but his basketball home will always be north of the border — with the Toronto Raptors welcoming their prodigal son back with open arms.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Raptors pick up options on Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja'Kobe Walter

The Raptors have secured another season for two of their young rotation players. Toronto exercised its 2027-28 team options on forward Collin Murray-Boyles and wing Ja’Kobe Walter, the team announced Tuesday, via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Raptors Pick Up 2027/28 Options On Murray-Boyles, Walter

The Raptors have picked up their rookie scale team options on forward Collin Murray-Boyles and wing Ja’Kobe Walter for the 2027/28 season, the team announced today (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 20

No pressure, no diamonds for Raptors defense

You know it and I know it. Toronto knows it. The league knows it. The Raptors are supposed to be a great defensive team this year. While it’s true that they were the owners of a top 5 defense last season, they were closer in defensive rating to the bottom third of the NBA than they were to a top 2 defense.

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / October 20