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How the 2026 NBA Finals Highlight Toronto’s Biggest Needs

The 2026 NBA Finals have given basketball fans a valuable benchmark for evaluating the league’s rising teams. While Toronto returned to the playoffs and pushed Cleveland to seven games in the first round, the gap between a good playoff team and a true championship contender remains significant.

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Will Kawhi Leonard come back to the Toronto Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors are looking down the barrel of a decision they already made in 2018, one that brought them their first and only championship. Yes. Kawhi Leonard could become available for the Toronto Raptors, yet again.

Chucky Hepburn News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Chucky Hepburn To Sign Two-Way Qualifying Offer From Raptors

Chucky Hepburn plans to sign his two-way qualifying offer to return to the Raptors, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The 6’0″ point guard only played two games for the Raptors this season, but was productive for their G League team.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 25

Why a Possible Kawhi Return to Raptors Does — and Doesn't — Make Sense

The Toronto Raptors appear to be buyers on the trade market this offseason after reported interest in All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball, before the Charlotte Hornets traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 25

NBA Notes: Raptors, Jamal Shead, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nuggets

Jamal Shead will remain with the Raptors for at least one more season. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Toronto has exercised Shead’s team option for the 2026-27 campaign, locking in his $2.3 million salary.

Jamal Shead News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Raptors Exercise 2026/27 Team Option On Jamal Shead

The Raptors have exercised their option on Jamal Shead‘s contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The move,

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 25

Jalen Celestine gets shot with hometown Raptors

The Toronto Raptors continue to waste no time after the 2026 NBA Draft. With draft night now behind them, the Raps have already started putting together its Summer League roster.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / June 25

Faith in the front office: Raptors HQ staff assign draft grades

The 2026 NBA Draft is over. We let our immediate thoughts marinate and after sitting in the Toronto Raptors’ post-draft press conference availability, here are our final grades: Rebecca: B Allen Graves It’s not hard to see why the Raptors see value here.

Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / June 25

Raptors introduce draft picks Graves and Bradley to Toronto

Allen Graves and his family filtered into the busy press conference room at OVO Athletic Centre on Thursday afternoon, smiling ear to ear. The life of the unranked recruit out of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, had changed overnight; there was a lot to smile about.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / June 25

Graves and Bradley touchdown in Toronto: Here’s what they have to say

Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley have been wrapped up in the whirlwind of the draft, seeing the two players make their way north to Canada to speak to media ahead of the Summer League’s beginning.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 25

LaMelo Ball Trade Interest Could Spell Trouble For Raptors' Immanuel Quickley

The Toronto Raptors have spent the last two seasons trying to build around Scottie Barnes. Additions like Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley were enough to lead the Raptors to their first playoff berth since the 2021-22 season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Raptors Interested In Reunion With Kawhi Leonard?

The Raptors, who continue to kick the tires on star trade candidates, have explored deals for Trae Young, Domantas Sabonis, Jaren Jackson Jr., and – most recently – LaMelo Ball within the past year, notes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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Insider links Kawhi Leonard to two intriguing teams

Could Leonard end up with one of these two interesting teams?

NBA insider gives notable update on Kawhi Leonard's future

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Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Republic / June 25

3 NBA teams that might be interested in signing Sandro Mamukelashvili

The Toronto Raptors could have some real competition if (but truthfully when) Sandro Mamukelashvili hits the open market this summer. With Scottie Barnes,

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Raptors Fans Dealt Disappointing Trade News on Thursday

The Toronto Raptors entered this offseason looking to build on a 2025-26 season that marked real progress. Toronto went 46-36, finished fifth in the Eastern Conference and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 before losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games in the first round.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / June 25

Where will Allen Graves fit in the Raptors’ lineups for 2026-27?

The Toronto Raptors are once again betting on versatility. With the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Toronto selected Allen Graves, a defensive-minded forward out of Santa Clara who fits the mold of the type of player this front office has targeted for years.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 25