Toronto Raptors: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Can Jakob Poeltl regain his pre-injury form?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. It’s no secret that Jakob Poeltl had a very disappointing season last year, largely due to a back injury he picked up in training camp.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for the 2026-27 Raptors

A year ago, the Raptors were trying to get back into the playoffs conversation. They did exactly that. Toronto went 46-36, grabbed the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and made the playoffs for the first time in four years.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 6

Why the Kawhi Leonard Trade to the Raptors Hasn't Happened Yet

The much-anticipated resolution of the trade agreement that would send Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors appeared to be imminent.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 6

The Case for the Raptors Winning the 2027 NBA Finals

The Toronto Raptors face long odds to be the team hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June as the NBA's next champions, but they have a better chance than most of the 30 teams in the league going into the year.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

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

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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 5

Raptors Could Change the Kawhi Leonard Trade After Clippers' Punishment

It has been a whirlwind of an offseason for the Toronto Raptors. Back in June, the Toronto Raptors agreed to send a significant haul that included multiple players and multiple first-round picks to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Kawhi Leonard.

Jamison Battle News / Raptors Republic / September 5

Can Jamison Battle find consistency with new-look Raptors?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the upcoming 2026-27 season. You can find all the other pieces here. It’s ironic that for a player with a skill set as consistent as Jamison Battle’s, his first two NBA seasons have been anything but that.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / September 5

11 ways Scottie Barnes could fly up the Raptors’ record book next season

Scottie Barnes has already carved out a place in Toronto Raptors history. The 25-year-old is a two-time All-Star, a former Rookie of the Year and one of the franchise’s most important players.

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 5

Where Raptors' Darko Rajakovic Ranks Among Eastern Conference Head Coaches

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is going into his fourth season with the franchise after signing a long-term extension earlier in the offseason.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 4

The Raptors Rated Way Too High, Low in NBA 2K27

NBA 2K27 comes out today, and the Toronto Raptors are ranked 82 overall as a team. Only the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have a higher rating, which is a sign that Toronto has one of the better teams in the game.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Brian Windhorst Hints Raptors Could Change Terms Of Kawhi Leonard Trade

Brian Windhorst thinks the Toronto Raptors now have a chance to renegotiate the terms of the expected trade for Kawhi Leonard, given how dramatically the leverage has shifted following the Los Angeles Clippers‘ salary cap circumvention scandal.

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 / Raptors Republic / September 4

Three Raptors who could break out in 2026-27

The Raptors have plenty of young players who could take a step forward this season. However, if we’re talking about three guys who could really surprise people in 2026-27, these are the names I’m most interested in watching: Maybe calling Collin Murray-Boyles a breakout candidate is cheating a little bit.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Raptors have interesting response to Kawhi Leonard trade status

Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors is still expected to happen, but the Raptors themselves are being mum on its status. Teams around the league are wondering if the Raptors are still planning to complete the trade that will bring Leonard to the Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers.