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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 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Raptors 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.
Kawhi Leonard News / Stadium Rant / October 28
Kawhi Leonard Injury: Return Timeline And $115M Risk
The Kawhi Leonard injury will sideline the Toronto Raptors forward for at least one week because of left knee swelling, with no confirmed return date. Toronto announced treatment and rehabilitation on October 27, 2026, with a reevaluation planned one week later.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Final Injury Report for Magic-Raptors: Will Kawhi Leonard, Paolo Banchero Play?
The Toronto Raptors are at home Wednesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. Toronto enters Wednesday’s game with a 2-1 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28
The Raptors Can’t Stop Missing 3s. Is There a Fix?
The Toronto Raptors have looked like one of the NBA’s best defensive teams to start the season. Their offense is another story. Toronto made just 17 of 65 3-point attempts (26.2%) through its first two games, ranking 28th in the league.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Raptors knew what they were getting with Kawhi Leonard
The Toronto Raptors have to be disappointed to already see Leonard go out with an injury. But they certainly aren't surprised.
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 / Raptors Republic / October 26
Raptors 905 announce training camp roster
The Raptors 905 training camp roster has some familiar faces on it. Toronto’s G League affiliate announced its 17-man group for camp on Monday, including six returning players, a few holdovers from Summer League and a trio of Canadians.
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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