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3 Storylines I'm Focused On in the Raptors Preseason Game vs. Heat

The Toronto Raptors are playing in the NBA's first preseason game of the year as they welcome the Miami Heat at Videotron Centre in Quebec City. The Raptors get an opportunity to visit their fans across Canada, and they'll do so while facing off against Giannis Antetokounmpo in his potential debut with the Heat.

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How does the current Raptors squad stack up to the 2019 championship team?

There is only one thing that the 2026 Raptors share in common with the championship team from 2019: Kawhi Leonard. The first to leave, yet the only one in Toronto today.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / October 2

Why the Raptors paid Jamal Shead

Samson Folk does a deep dive on Jamal Shead. From yesterday: “The Toronto Raptors have Jamal Shead locked up on a deal that screams STEAL. Toronto and Shead have agreed to a three-year, $24 million extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 2

Raptors Dream Trade Idea Lands Them A Top Center For RJ Barrett

Having already made their huge move of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back, if the Toronto Raptors really want to turn this roster into the best in the East, I still think there’s one clear spot they can upgrade, and that’s center.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 2

HELLOOOOOOO Jack Armstrong is back

HELLOOOOOOOOO! BONJOUUUUUR! GET THAT GAHBAGGE OUTTA HERE! If you hear these lines echoing through your television on Saturday, congratulations, Raptors basketball is officially back to normal.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Kawhi Leonard News / The Lead / October 2

Kawhi Leonard Makes Toronto a Contender Again

With the summer of 2026 coming to a close, Kawhi Leonard has officially joined the Toronto Raptors after months of agonizing waiting. Now, with Leonard on the team alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors have put together a very solid foursome capable of scoring, facilitating, and defending well.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 2

ESPN says that Raptors have two top-20 players: they’re absolutely right

ESPN has named two Raptors forwards as making their list of the top-20 players in the NBA. It’s great to see Toronto finally standing amongst the big dogs of the league, both from a media perception perspective, and a roster construction one.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season

The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances.

Jamal Shead News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Raptors, Jamal Shead agree to three-year, $24 million extension

The Raptors apparently have seen enough from Jamal Shead to know they’d like him to stick around. Toronto and the third-year guard have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, his agent KJ Smith told Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Raptors next contract extension after Kawhi Leonard isn’t RJ Barrett

The Toronto Raptors made sure one of the first things they did after the Kawhi Leonard trade was complete was to sign him to an extension. He’s not the

NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 1

Chasing Champions – How do the Raptors & Knicks compare?

Samson Folk & Benjy Ritholtz discuss the two teams they cover. Benjy’s twitter Knicks Film Skool https://youtu.be/Ot-EzC9zP0k From Camden: “The Toronto Raptors wrapped up their second day of Training Camp in Québec City on Wednesday.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 1

Toronto Raptors sign Jamal Shead to a three-year, $24 million contract extension

The Raptors have secured their backup point guard for the foreseeable future. According to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Toronto Raptors and Jamal Shead have agreed to a contract extension that will pay Shead $24 million over three years.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 1

Raptors, Jamal Shead Agree To Three-Year Extension

Third-year guard Jamal Shead has reached an agreement with the Raptors on a veteran extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029/30 season, agent KJ Smith tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 1

NBA The Run’s new update should delight Raptors fans

NBA The Run is the game I have been waiting a long time for. Basketball video games were the way I cemented my appreciation for the sport. It’s all well and good to watch the on-court product, or pick up the ball yourself, but getting to step into the avatars of the world’s greatest athletes scratches an itch that the other two can’t quite reach.