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The Toronto Raptors have gotten out to a turbulent .500 start through the team's first eight games to open the 2026-27 NBA season. The team has endured an injury to star forward Kawhi Leonard, while dealing with some inconsistent performances.

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Kawhi Leonard Update: New Details Reveal The True Nature Of Injured Knee

The Toronto Raptors took a major gamble this summer when they opted to reunite with two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard. Costing them Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and two future first-round picks, they added Kawhi with the hope that he could help them in another historic run.

Kawhi Leonard News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 5

The Raptors' Third Quarter Problem is Becoming Tough to Ignore

The Toronto Raptors sit at 4-4 through eight games of the 2026-27 NBA season. Considering the fact that star acquisition Kawhi Leonard has only played in two of the team's eight games so far due to a lingering injury, things could be a lot worse.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Wire / November 5

Raptors’ RJ Barrett decision goes beyond a 4-4 start

The Raptors don’t need to make a major roster decision because they split their first eight games. RJ Barrett’s contract, however, gives them something to think about beyond the standings.

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Raptors Latest Signing Exposes Major Flaw in Roster Building

The Toronto Raptors are adding another versatile wing to their roster, but their latest signing does little to address one of the team's biggest offensive weaknesses.

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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 / Raptors Republic / November 5

Raptors 905 announce opening-night roster

The Raptors 905 are ready to rock. The Toronto Raptors’ G League affiliate announced its 13-man opening-night roster on Thursday. The 905’s Tip-Off Tournament portion of the G League schedule gets underway Friday at 7 p.m.

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Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 5

Jakob Poeltl's Struggles Make Raptors Ideal Trade Target Painfully Obvious

As the Toronto Raptors sit with a record of 4-4, one glaring weakness is already revealing itself as the thing that could prevent them from reaching their ceiling.

Kevin McCullar Jr. News / Raptors Republic / November 5

Raptors sign Kevin McCullar Jr. to final two-way spot

The NBA’s final open two-way roster spot was filled on Thursday. The Toronto Raptors were the last team with an available two-way spot until they signed Kevin McCullar Jr., per an announcement from the club.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 5

1 Winner, 3 Losers in Raptors Loss vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors are frustrated after a 128-109 loss against the Denver Nuggets inside Ball Arena. The Raptors held a lead in the first half but surrendered 41 points in the third quarter, going down by 23 points going into the fourth quarter.

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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 / Raptors Republic / November 5

Raptors hit a wall in Denver after disastrous third quarter

Well, no, Nikola Jokic is not washed. Not even close. If there were any doubts about whether the three-time MVP still has that same offensive magic, he did a pretty good job putting them to rest against the Toronto Raptors.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / November 5

The Raptors have a center problem + Kawhi’s return looms large

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest with the Raptors. From the QR: “Scottie Barnes 32 MIN, 17 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL, 7-15 FG, 1-2 3FG, 2-4 FT, 0 BLK, 5 TO, -23 +/- Scottie Barnes came into this game determined to avoid another slow start.

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Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / November 5

Four Takeaways from the Raptors’ 128-109 loss to Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors continue an up-and-down start to the season without Kawhi Leonard after losing 128-109 to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. With the loss, Toronto falls to 4-4 on the season and 2-4 without Leonard.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 4

3 Key Takeaways From Raptors Blowout Loss To Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors fall to the Denver Nuggets 128-109 in the third game of this road trip. It was a tale of two halves for the Raptors. What was a promising start to the game, led to an extremely underwhelming second half that led to the 19-point thumping.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Final Injury Report for Raptors-Nuggets: Will Kawhi Leonard, Cameron Johnson Play?

The Toronto Raptors are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in an interconference matchup. Toronto enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-3 record after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers on the road Monday night.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 4

RJ Barrett’s Future: Four Options for the Raptors

The Toronto Raptors face a difficult decision regarding RJ Barrett’s future, with the Canadian Guard approaching free agency and the organization already carrying significant financial commitments.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 4

4 Key Storylines: Raptors vs. Nuggets

Coming off an ugly but dramatic victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors will need a much more complete performance against a Denver team led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and star guard Jamal Murray.

Nikola Jokic News / Raptors HQ / November 4

Why the Raptors could negate Jokic despite question marks at the five

The Toronto Raptors don’t have a centre problem, and at the same time, they very much do. When the Raptors take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, they’ll match up against the most dynamic offensive big man in the NBA – Nikola Jokic.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 4

Raptors Could Exploit Nuggets' Biggest Weakness Tonight

The Toronto Raptors have an opportunity to take advantage of a Denver Nuggets team that has been struggling as of late to control the glass. With the teams set to tip off in Ball Arena tonight, Toronto has a clear path to victory if they are able to establish a consistent presence in the paint and out-rebound Denver.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Kawhi Leonard Status Update Revealed: Good News For Raptors

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard made a big decision this summer when he opted to return to the Toronto Raptors. Since winning a championship there in 2019, he’s always felt a special connection, and there were high hopes for what he could do in his first season back.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / November 4