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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 7
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.
Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / September 7
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 / Raptors Republic / September 5
Are Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes one of the NBA’s best duos?
Samson Folk tries to rank Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes as a duo in the NBA. From my piece: “So, now that the dust has settled regarding Kawhi Leonard’s role in the cap circumvention extravaganza with the Clippers and the penalties have been levied… where does everyone sit on the potential of going back to the table for haggling purposes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nikola Jokic News / Trade Talk Sports / September 2
Could the Toronto Raptors Appeal to Nikola Jokic?
In the NBA, everyone is always trying to find the next superstar who could be on the move or want out of their current situation, and one name that’s started to come up is Nikola Jokic.
Toronto Raptors News / Total Pro Sports / August 26
Toronto Raptors Are Making A Major Change To Their Logo Next Season
The Toronto Raptors are a young franchise compared to others. They entered the NBA as an expansion team in 1995. While some may say 30-plus years is a long time, the team has accomplished much during that short-ish span.
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.
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