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Toronto Raptors star taunts ex-Spurs teammate Victor Wembanyama after France EuroBasket upset

Georgia made history at EuroBasket 2025 by reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in tournament history. They achieved this milestone by stunning one of the favorites, France, with an impressive 80-70 victory.

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Toronto Raptors 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The release of the NBA schedule always sparks a flurry of speculation, and for the Toronto Raptors, this season comes with particular intrigue. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 30-52 record, the Raptors find themselves at a crossroads.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / September 4

3 Toronto Raptors Players Who Could be Traded During the 2025-26 NBA Season

It was another disappointing season last year for the Toronto Raptors as they finished with a 30-52 record which resulted in them missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

Scottie Barnes News / The Lead / September 4

Can Scottie Barnes Make the Leap to NBA Stardom This Season?

When the Toronto Raptors selected Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, some questioned the decision. Many expected Jalen Suggs, the No.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / September 3

Why Kawhi Leonard should have stayed with the Raptors

Los Angeles Clippers superstar forward Kawhi Leonard has found himself front and center in the headlines over the last 24 hours, but for all the wrong reasons.

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The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 31

2019 NBA champion wanted to ‘retire’ if he had ruined Kawhi Leonard’s iconic game-winner, ‘no way’

Kawhi Leonard played for the Toronto Raptors for just one season, but he led the franchise to its first-ever NBA title. Before getting traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2018, Kawhi Leonard had a rotten relationship with the San Antonio Spurs.

Jeremy Lin News / Raptors Nation / August 31

Former Raptors NBA Champion Retires

Former Toronto Raptors point guard Jeremy Lin is calling it a career. The 37-year-old and nine-year NBA veteran, announced his retirement from basketball via an Instagram post on Saturday: Lin played for the Toronto Raptors in as the team captured the 2019 NBA championship team.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / August 30

ESPN Predicts Disappointing Season For Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have major expectations for this season. After trading for Brandon Ingram at last season’s trade deadline, the team will be expected to compete for a play-in/playoff spot with their expensive payroll.

Scottie Barnes News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Scottie Barnes Reveals Goals For Upcoming Season; Wants To Win All The Awards

Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be heading into the 2025-26 season with some ambitious plans for himself and his team. While speaking on his YouTube channel, "Yaboyscottie", Barnes expressed his aspirations for the upcoming year. "I'mma try.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / NBA Analysis Network / August 28

New Toronto Raptors signing Sandro Mamukelashvili stars in spectacular EuroBasket upset win

EuroBasket has seen its first major surprise result, with Sandro Mamukelashvili at the heart of it. The New York Knicks discovered late in the regular season that if you run into Sandro Mamukelashvili on the wrong night, he will make you pay.

Precious Achiuwa News / Raptors Nation / August 27

Former Raptors Center Precious Achiuwa Is Still Without NBA Job

Former Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa is still looking for a new team. The 25-year-old entered the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he still remains unsigned by any NBA team.

'I Thought He Was Going to Stay' – Former Toronto Raptors Center Drops Truth Bomb on Kawhi Leonard’s Sudden Departure in 2019

Kawhi Leonard raised eyebrows when he joined the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer of 2019, fresh from helping the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship in franchise history.

Vince Carter News / Raptors Nation / August 22

Vince Carter To Join Raptors Broadcasts During 2025-2026 NBA Season

Vince Carter will be joining the Sportsnet broadcast team once again next season, returning as a part-time color commentator. Carter revealed the news to Chris Vinel of the Daytona Beach News-Journal, saying he will join play-by-play broadcaster Matt Devlin for a few Toronto Raptors games during the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Raptors News / Hardwood Heroics / August 22

'He Could be Discussed in Trade Moving Forward' – Toronto Raptors’ $57 Million Forward Could be Traded Soon, Per Insider

NBA insider Jake Fischer recently claimed that the Toronto Raptors could consider moving RJ Barrett ahead of next year’s trade deadline. Barrett has two years left on his current contract worth nearly $60 million before becoming an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

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Toronto Raptors News / The Lead / August 21

Raptors’ Player Development Pipeline Is Rewriting the Playbook

The Toronto Raptors may not dominate the headlines as much as most of their American counterparts, but within league circles, one element of their organization continues to command widespread respect: Their ability to develop talent from the ground up.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Wire / August 21

Raptors aiming to end rebuild, push for top-six spot under Bobby Webster

It didn’t surprise many around the NBA when the Toronto Raptors named Bobby Webster their permanent head of basketball operations, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Expectations Are High For Raptors Who Still Have A Little Work In Offseason and Potential Trade Candidates

The Toronto Raptors have eight solid NBA players and could be poised to snap their three-year playoff drought. Still, the Raptors have some roster work to do this offseason.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Why Raptors will buy on trade market this season

The Toronto Raptors are preparing to be active on the trade market this season, aiming to move past the play-in conversation and secure a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.

RJ Barrett News / Fadeaway World / August 21

NBA Insider Says Raptors Could Trade RJ Barrett Before Deadline To Land Major Piece

The Toronto Raptors may not be done making big moves. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the team is expected to operate as a buyer ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, and former lottery pick RJ Barrett could be the piece they dangle to get a deal done.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Former Raptors President Called Out By GM Candidates Over Brandon Ingram Trade

Masai Ujiri is out as Raptors president, but the criticism hasn’t stopped. According to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg, several external candidates for the job pushed

Vince Carter News / Fastbreak on SI / August 19

NBA Legend Vince Carter Makes Feelings Clear About Toronto Raptors

Vince Carter is one of the most exciting players in NBA history. He had the best years of his career playing for the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets (where he made eight NBA All-Star Games).

Bobby Webster News / Field Level Media / August 18

Report: Bobby Webster absorbs Raptors' team president duties

The Toronto Raptors are adding president of basketball operations duties onto the plate of general manager Bobby Webster, ESPN reported Monday. Webster will continue to serve as the team's GM as well.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 15

Norman Powell Reflects on Raptors’ Bench Mob as Toronto Builds New Depth in 2025

The Toronto Raptors’ second unit feels different this year. With experienced young players who spent multiple years in college and a defense-first identity, the bench looks deeper and more dependable than it has in seasons past.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 14

The 5 Stretches That Will Define this Toronto Raptors Season

It’s a big year for the Toronto Raptors. After a pair of disastrous seasons, the Raptors are expecting to take a significant step forward in 2025-26. Brandon Ingram is set to make his debut for the organization, and with Scottie Barnes now on a max contract, there’s no reason this team shouldn’t be competing for a playoff spot.

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