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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.
NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 30
The Raptors start NBA Cup contention today. Are they ready? 
After handily defeating a shorthanded Magic team, the Raptors are gearing up to square off for the second game of the season series, with more on the line than before.
Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / October 30
The Toronto Raptors need to fix the Jakob Poeltl problem
The Toronto Raptors have had a good start to the 2026-27 season. The team sits at 3-1, with two of those being pretty sizeable wins against the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls.
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?
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 30
One Thing I Need to See from Raptors Against Magic
The Toronto Raptors recorded another statement win against the Orlando Magic. They were able to win most categories in the box score, except for offensive rebounds, second chance points and points off turnovers.
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 / HITC / October 30
Charles Barkley says he has 'never seen anyone' do what Kawhi Leonard does after every injury
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be out for a few weeks after suffering a knee injury. The 35-year-old is a phenomenal basketball player, but injuries have regularly affected him over the course of his career.
Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / October 29
Raptors finding ways to win without Kawhi Leonard, as Magic know well
Although the Toronto Raptors made a big splash bringing back Kawhi Leonard, they showed on Wednesday that they can win without the star forward. The Raptors will try to do it again on Friday night when they host the Orlando Magic in a rematch that also serves as both teams' NBA Cup opener.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 29
What Raptors' Darko Rajakovic Said About Jakob Poeltl's Struggles
The Toronto Raptors have gotten out to a respectable 3-1 start to open the 2026-27 campaign, despite some inconsistent performances from key players. Veteran big man Jakob Poeltl has drawn criticism amid a slow start to his 11th season, but Darko Rajakovic won't make a change at centre just yet.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers
The Raptors have a better idea of how long they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard. It still amounts to a considerable stretch. The expectation is that Leonard will miss approximately three or four weeks with swelling in his left knee, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV’s The Association.
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 / Raptors HQ / October 29
“Yak is our starter,” but here’s what Rajaković’s centre rotation might look like
“Yak is our starter. We’re number one defence in the league at this time, and he, Yak, has a lot to do with that.” This is the stance of Raptors coach Darko Rajaković after the Toronto team’s first four games in the season.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / October 29
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 29
Raptors Get Bad News in Kawhi Leonard Injury Update
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is dealing with a knee injury that will keep him out for at least a week, but it's possible that it could be longer.
Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 29
Jakob Poeltl Has Company in the Raptors' Centre Debate
Coming into the season, there were many questions being raised about how the Raptors would handle the centre position this year. Thus far, Jakob Poeltl has held onto the starting job, but he only played 10 minutes in the teams 129-99 win over the Orlando Magic.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 29
No Kawhi? No Problem | Raptors need to find strength in their depth
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest with the Toronto Raptors. From Samson’s piece: “The Magic offense was comprised mostly of Wagner drives, and the Raptors had gotten a lot more clarity on how they wanted to guard those.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / October 29
Scottie Barnes bounces back and the Raptors follow suit
The Toronto Raptors needed a response after the Minnesota Timberwolves ran them off the floor in their previous game. Scottie Barnes needed one, too, especially after finishing that game without a single point.
Ja'Kobe Walter News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 29
Ja'Kobe Walter Is Becoming Exactly What the Raptors Need
When the Toronto Raptors selected Ja'Kobe Walter with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, they were investing in a young guard with intriguing two-way potential.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 28
Takeaways & Quotes: Raptors defeat Magic 129-99
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday. With the victory, the team improved to 3-1 on the season and 1-1 in games without Kawhi Leonard.
Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / October 28
Scottie Barnes bounces back as Raptors defeat Magic
Scottie Barnes scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 129-99 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Barnes bounced back from a scoreless performance in Sunday's road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, when he missed all 12 of his field-goal attempts.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28
3 Takeaways from Raptors Huge Win Over Magic
The Toronto Raptors got things back on track in a big way Wednesday night, taking care of the Orlando Magic 129 to 99. They have now won five of their last six contests against the Magic.
Scottie Barnes News / Trade Talk Sports / October 28
Scottie Barnes Can’t Solve This Raptors’ Problem Alone
There’s an old basketball truth that never seems to go away: it’s a lot easier to play defence when the other team can’t score, but it’s awfully hard to win when you can’t put the ball in the basket yourself.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / October 27
Raptors losing Kawhi Leonard for multiple weeks with knee injury
Toronto is opting to take a slow approach to Leonard's return after he was unable to complete offseason workouts with the team.
Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / October 24
The Raptors Are 2–0. But the Big Story Is Who’s Stepping Up
Toronto Raptors fans have a couple of wins to enjoy, but I think there’s something more interesting to watch than the early-season record. The Raptors have won their first two games, and the second, against Washington, reminded everyone that a team doesn’t have to play beautifully to find a way to win.
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