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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / October 20

Kawhi Leonard set to make Raptors return in season opener vs. Bulls

The Toronto Raptors are turning to a familiar face from their past, while the visiting Chicago Bulls are looking toward the future as both teams begin new eras in Wednesday's season opener.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 20

Four Raptors who could be trade candidates ahead of the 2026-27 season

The Toronto Raptors have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto, and that changes the conversation. After pushing the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the playoffs, Toronto has added another star to a team led by Scottie Barnes.

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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

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Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / October 20

The Raptors Could Surprise Fans This Season. How High Can They Climb?

There’s something appealing about a team that might be better than people expect. The Toronto Raptors won 46 games last season, and now they have a chance to take another step forward.

Toronto Raptors News / TWSN / October 20

Kawhi Leonard Dumbfounded by This Player's Injury

The Ben Simmons Achilles injury news shocked the entire NBA landscape when ESPN’s Shams Charania posted it on X. It was reported that Simmons was injured during practice.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 20

Here are the notable former Raptors who got waived

The 2026-2027 NBA season is almost here, and teams across the league are making cuts to fit within the league’s 15-man roster limit. However, in some of

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 20

Buying or Selling the Raptors as the Sexy Finals Pick

The 2026-27 NBA season begins today, which means the quest for the Toronto Raptors' second championship starts now. While the Raptors still have to wait one more night to debut their squad for their first game against the Chicago Bulls, there's a lot of hype and optimism surrounding the team.

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 18

The Raptors have to get better at these things this season

From Louis: “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.