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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 25
2026-27 Raptors Roster: Contracts, Salaries, Options and Depth Chart
The Toronto Raptors have changed the entire direction of their franchise this offseason. After a surprise playoff berth last season, the Raptors decided to accelerate its timeline by agreeing to a deal to bring back Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 25
How the Raptors built an elite & unique defense w/ Caitlin Cooper
Samson Folk & Caitlin Cooper breakdown the Raptors unique approach to defending + talk about the team at large afterwards. Find Caitlin’s patreon here.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / August 25
Will Scottie Barnes take the next step in 2026-27 for Raptors?
It feels like we have been asking the same question about Scottie Barnes for a while now: when does he take that next step? Barnes is already the face of the Raptors organization.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / August 25
31 days, 31 questions: Can Collin Murray-Boyles’ thumbs survive his playing style for a full season?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 24
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves
The Raptors and RJ Barrett have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension, and that naturally raises another question. Namely, could Toronto eventually decide to trade him?
RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 24
4 Reasons the Raptors Should Trade RJ Barrett
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is entering the final year of his contract, making his future with the franchise unknown past the 2026-27 season. Barrett, 26, is in the process of negotiating a new contract with the Raptors, but he has yet to reach a deal.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / August 24
31 days, 31 questions: What will Scottie Barnes’ usage look like?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 24
Ranking types of Raptors fans 
Raptors fans come in all shapes and sizes. Some have been here since the start, others when Vince Carter put his arm through the rim, some arrived during the 2019 championship run, and others are just getting into it now.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 24
The Raptors' Quietest Offseason Decision May Be Their Most Important
The Toronto Raptors are figuring out how to move on from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who signed a four-year, $53 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason.
Scottie Barnes News / TWSN / August 23
Toronto Raptors Coach Makes Wild Michael Jordan Comparison for Scottie Barnes
During his time in the NBA, Michael Jordan made sure to leave his mark, so anytime a player is compared to him it is with high regard and a standard that comes with it.
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.
Ja'Kobe Walter News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 23
The Raptors' Biggest X-Factor Heading Into 2026-27 NBA Season
The Toronto Raptors are going into the upcoming season with a chance to be one of the Eastern Conference's best teams, but the entire roster has to buy into Darko Rajakovic's system.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 23
Raptors fans believe this player must break out playing next to Kawhi
Beyond Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors likely won’t see another needle-moving (even by a centimetre) type of player walk through the doors of the Scotiabank Arena before the start of the 2026-27 season.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 23
31 days, 31 questions: Is Ja’Kobe Walter ready to dribble and finish?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 23
The Most Important Task for Raptors' Darko Rajakovic in Training Camp
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is hoping to keep the momentum going after reaching the playoffs for the first time in his tenure with the team.
Malachi Smith News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 22
5 Burning Questions on Raptors Training Camp Signee Malachi Smith
The Toronto Raptors are giving Malachi Smith an opportunity to compete during the team's training camp next month. To learn more about Smith, we spoke with Colin Simmons, who covered Smith with Brooklyn Nets On SI last season.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / August 22
Raptors must be ready to go all-in if league approves Kawhi trade
The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has left the Toronto Raptors in limbo, with the proposed deal currently on hold as the NBA investigates the Los Angeles Clippers.
RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / August 22
31 days, 31 questions: Will the Raptors trade RJ Barrett, or finally accept how important he is?
Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 22
Examining the Raptors' Supporting Cast Behind Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes
With the addition of Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors finally have the talent on paper to compete among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. However, the supporting cast around them still poses some questions about their playoff potential.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 21
2 Winners & 2 Losers From Toronto Raptors Offseason So Far
The Toronto Raptors have been one of the league's most dynamic teams this offseason. Other than waiting on the results of the league's investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding alleged salary cap circumvention, the Raptors are pretty much done with their offseason.
Toronto Raptors News / TWSN / August 19
Toronto Raptors Already Have Their Answer at Backup Center
While the Toronto Raptors still have Jakob Poeltl as their starting center, their backup center spot became a bit less certain with Sandro Mamukelashvili going to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / August 19
The top 25 NBA players of the past 5 years: 15-11
Part three of Yardbarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here. This list only accounts for a player's post 2000 season career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
NBA refutes ESPN's bombshell Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer report
The NBA insists it has reached no conclusions in an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 16
Raptors may have an alternative trade target amid Kawhi Leonard scandal
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors agreed to a blockbuster trade to send Leonard back to Canada. The only problem is that Leonard and the Clippers are entangled in an investigation into an alleged salary cap circumvention scheme, and both parties could face steep penalties if found guilty.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / August 14
New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal
The NBA continues to sit on the investigation looking into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention scheme to pay Kawhi Leonard off the books.
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