Toronto Raptors: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why Raptors Could Trade for Nikola Jokic Next Summer

The Toronto Raptors should be monitoring Nikola Jokic's situation with the Denver Nuggets over the next year. Jokic is set to make just over $59 million in the 2026-27 season, but he has a player option for 2027-28, meaning he could be a free agent as early as next summer.

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The Quiz of the Day

31 days, 31 questions: Can the Raptors stay healthy?

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 30

3 Raptors Who Can Win NBA League Awards This Season

The Toronto Raptors have not had a major league award winner since Scottie Barnes took home the league's Rookie of the Year honour back in the 2021-22 season.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / August 29

Will Raptors’ Jamal Shead remain the best bench player in the NBA?

The following is part of Raptors Republic’s preview series for the 2026-27 series. You can find all the other pieces here. There is a lot to like about Jamal Shead.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 29

31 days, 31 questions: Will the Raptors finally have a good half-court offence?

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.

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 29

Analyzing Raptors' Contender Window for Next Championship

After qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2022, the Toronto Raptors are establishing themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 28

Raptors 905 announce 2026-2027 schedule

The Raptors 905, the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, have announced their 2026-2027 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season schedules. The team will open its 12th G League season on Nov.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 28

Raptors Power Rankings: Where We Agree and Disagree

The Toronto Raptors are going into the upcoming season with a lot of optimism after making the playoffs for the first time in four years. The Raptors were the No.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 28

31 days, 31 questions: Can Kawhi Leonard remain the best isolation scorer in basketball?

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.

Kyle Lowry News / Hoops Rumors / August 27

Raptors To Retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 Jersey On Jan. 10

The Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry‘s No. 7, raising his jersey to the rafters during a post-game ceremony following a January 10 matchup with the Sixers, according to a press release from the team.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

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.

Potential punishment scared multiple Leonard trade suitors

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade

Draymond Green trashes fans for their reaction to Russell Westbrook news

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

Five disastrous Nuggets moves that could cost them Nikola Jokic