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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 9
4 Key Storylines: Raptors vs. Grizzlies
The Toronto Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena looking to build on an impressive victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, but their next challenge presents an entirely different set of problems.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Grizzlies vs. Raptors injury report: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley the names to watch with Kawhi Leonard still out
The Toronto Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena on Monday night to host the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis opened the season with six straight wins but are now looking to return to winning ways after a hat trick of losses.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Raptors rumors: Toronto decided against signing recent No. 8 pick who has busted out of NBA
The Toronto Raptors passed on an opportunity to sign former lottery pick Rob Dillingham, choosing another young guard instead. Toronto previously converted Jaden Bradley’s two-way deal into a standard contract, creating flexibility in its developmental plans.
Alijah Martin News / Raptors Republic / November 9
Raptors Stock Talk: Alijah Martin breaks out, Toronto’s slow starts, more
Welcome back to Raptors Stock Talk, where we look at the Toronto Raptors through a stock market lens. Each week, we identify the players, lineups and trends whose value is rising, falling or staying put.
Malachi Smith News / Raptors Republic / November 9
Raptors 905 drop second straight after Smith’s buzzer-beater waived off
Basketball, like most sports, truly is a game of inches. Maybe no one could attest to more right now than Malachi Smith, whose game-winning buzzer-beater was waived off on Sunday.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / November 9
Raptors travelling similar 2019 path ahead of game vs. Grizzlies 
When the Toronto Raptors take the court at Scotiabank Arena to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, it’ll be a matchup between two teams that, for better or worse, have been subverting expectations.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 9
5 Burning Questions Ahead of Grizzlies vs. Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are back at home following a four-game road trip as they welcome No. 3 overall pick Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies started 6-0, but they have dropped their last three games, while the Raptors came from behind to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in their last matchup.
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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 9
One Improvement I Need to See From the Raptors vs. Grizzlies
The Toronto Raptors are returning home after a 2-2 road trip as they welcome the 6-3 Memphis Grizzlies to town. The Grizzlies started out 6-0, but they have lost their last three games, including a 31-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first NBA Cup game of the season.
Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8
Kawhi Leonard injury update comes with unfortunate caveat
The Toronto Raptors have been without star forward Kawhi Leonard for the past seven games as he’s been dealing with a knee injury, and the latest update on his status doesn’t sound like he’s going to be back on the court anytime soon.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 8
What have the 2026-27 Raptors learned about their guard rotation?
On the surface, the Toronto Raptors appear to have stumbled into a solution to their (many-years-long) guard rotation problem this season. From a certain perspective, the obvious answer to Toronto’s woes appears clear.
Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / November 8
Raptors’ interest in Domantas Sabonis comes with tough questions
Domantas Sabonis could give the Raptors more passing, more rebounding and another dependable way to generate offense. The question is how much of their current team they’d have to surrender to get him.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 7
Raptors Have One Rotation Adjustment to Consider After Bucks Win
The Toronto Raptors may have found a frontcourt pairing that is worth exploring more. Jakob Poeltl and Collin Murray-Boyles were both productive in Toronto's win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / November 7
Have the Raptors Found Something Special Coming off the Bench?
Sometimes the best player on a basketball court isn’t the one putting the ball through the basket. Toronto Raptors fans got a pretty good reminder of that on Friday night when Jamal Shead delivered a career-high 16 assists in a 127-107 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 7
Raptors 905 fade down stretch in season-opening loss to Skyhawks
The Raptors 905 have plenty of intriguing players this season. Even though they were missing four of them on Friday, there were still a few captivating performances.
Alijah Martin News / Raptors Republic / November 7
Alijah Martin cooks as short-handed Raptors handle the Bucks
No Scottie Barnes. No Immanuel Quickley. No Kawhi Leonard. And somehow, the Raptors still did the job. Toronto headed to Milwaukee without three key players, and after some of the offensive struggles we’ve seen lately, you wouldn’t have been surprised to feel nervous about this one.
Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / November 7
Raptors vs. Bucks: Jamal Shead puts on a masterclass
The Raptors pulled out a gutsy win without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes or Immanuel Quickley in their second NBA Cup game in Milwaukee versus the Bucks.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6
Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game
The short-handed Toronto Raptors came from as many as 15 points down to top the host Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game littered with career highs.
Jamal Shead News / Yardbarker / November 7
Jamal Shead's career-high 16 assists help Raptors maul struggling Bucks
There's nothing like coming out big in your first start of the season, and that's exactly what Shead accomplished in his memorable performance.
Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / November 6
Final Injury Report for Raptors-Bucks: Will Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard Play?
The Toronto Raptors are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.
Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / November 5
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.
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.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / October 29
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