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Kawhi Leonard excited to be back in Toronto, move past NBA investigation

Kawhi Leonard excited to be back in Toronto, move past NBA investigation

Embroiled in a high-profile contract-based controversy, which led to an investigation that lasted a full year, Kawhi Leonard is searching for a path forward in the same way he has sliced through defenses throughout his career.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game

Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game

When you think of Immanuel Quickley’s game,  the three-point shot is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. That is fair. It is a big part of his game, and the Raptors could certainly use more of it.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Scottie Barnes wants what he believes he deserved last season

Scottie Barnes wants what he believes he deserved last season

Scottie Barnes remembers. Last season, he thought he did enough to earn All-Defensive First Team honours. Apparently, he still feels the same way. “I know I’m one of the best defensive players in the world.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Darko Rajakovic made himself part of the Raptors offseason homework

Darko Rajakovic made himself part of the Raptors offseason homework

Darko Rajakovic is taking the Raptors’ conditioning seriously. So seriously, in fact, that he decided to get himself in better shape this summer. “When we talk about conditioning, it starts with me.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 28
Darko Rajakovic is 'super excited' to have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto

Darko Rajakovic is 'super excited' to have Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto

There are probably a lot of people around Toronto who were excited when Kawhi Leonard came back. Darko Rajakovic might be near the top of that list. The

Allen Graves News / Raptors HQ / September 28

Prewiew: What Can the Raptors Realistically Expect from Allen Graves?

There is a lot to like about Allen Graves. Selected 19th overall by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Santa Clara forward enters Toronto with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 28
2 Most Important Raptors Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

2 Most Important Raptors Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

The Toronto Raptors are starting training camp, where they will look to begin their title run by setting down the foundation of the team. The Raptors have a versatile group of players that allows the team to be one of the best in the Eastern Conference, which creates a lot of competition for minutes.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 27
RJ Barrett's Contract Extension Still Uncertain With Raptors

RJ Barrett's Contract Extension Still Uncertain With Raptors

With the addition of Kawhi Leonard, followed by his contract extension that inks him for a total of $165 million over the next three years, the Toronto Raptors’ have a bit more financial flexibility.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 26
Zach Lowe makes a prediction about the Raptors and Darko Rajakovic

Zach Lowe makes a prediction about the Raptors and Darko Rajakovic

On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, host Zach Lowe was joined by Howard Beck to discuss the latest contract situations involving Jalen Duren and Kawhi Leonard, then moved on to a few awards predictions.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / September 26
What are the three most important questions the Raptors can answer this 2026-27 preseason?

What are the three most important questions the Raptors can answer this 2026-27 preseason?

NBA preseason isn’t usually a time for the most important questions of the NBA season to be answered. It’s not when teams figure out of their stars will work together.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 26
5 Raptors With Questionable Roles Going Into The Season

5 Raptors With Questionable Roles Going Into The Season

With the Toronto Raptors approaching training camp, it appears that the roster is for the most part settled. Once the deal for Kawhi Leonard was processed, it left the Raptors with an odd number of roster spots.

Bobby Webster News / Lindy's Sports / September 25
Bobby Webster and the Toronto Raptors Aren't Done Yet

Bobby Webster and the Toronto Raptors Aren't Done Yet

On Monday, September 14, the worst-kept secret in the NBA became official when the Toronto Raptors reacquired superstar wing Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster trade, bringing “The Claw” home after seven years away, since he helped Toronto win its first and only NBA Championship in 2019.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Wire / September 25
Bobby Webster: Raptors still have room for another major move

Bobby Webster: Raptors still have room for another major move

The Raptors paid a considerable price to bring back Kawhi Leonard. Bobby Webster does not believe that emptied the cupboard. Toronto’s president of basketball operations said the team still has enough draft capital and financial flexibility to pursue another major addition if the opportunity arises.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 24
Raptors’ Webster Talks Kawhi, Trade Assets, Poeltl, More

Raptors’ Webster Talks Kawhi, Trade Assets, Poeltl, More

The Raptors surrendered two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a first-round pick swap in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers earlier this month, but president of basketball operations Bobby Webster doesn’t view that deal as an all-in move.

Jaden Bradley News / Hoops Wire / September 21
Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract

Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to four-year, $9.3 million contract

The Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million contract with rookie guard Jaden Bradley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bradley originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto after being selected with the No.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / September 21
Raptors Convert Jaden Bradley To Four-Year Standard Contract

Raptors Convert Jaden Bradley To Four-Year Standard Contract

The Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley’s two-way deal to a multiyear standard contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).

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