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

The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors still isn’t official, but both sides apparently expect it eventually will be. Leonard and Toronto are operating under the belief that the agreed-upon trade sending him from the Clippers back to the Raptors will be completed, according to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.

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NBA refutes ESPN's bombshell Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer report

The NBA insists it has reached no conclusions in an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Raptors may have an alternative trade target amid Kawhi Leonard scandal

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

Potential punishment scared multiple Kawhi Leonard trade suitors

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 17

The Biggest Question the Raptors Still Haven't Answered This Offseason

The Toronto Raptors are slowly working towards the start of training camp next month in Quebec City, but the squad still isn't ready for a finalized rotation.

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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

Allen Graves News / Raptors Republic / August 17

31 days, 31 questions: Is Allen Graves a future star hiding in plain sight?

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.

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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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Raptors HQ / August 17

Can the 2026-27 Raptors handle load Management?

While Kawhi Leonard was the driving force behind the Toronto Raptors’ first-ever NBA title in 2019, there was an entire operation behind him, constantly scheming to put the superstar in a position to succeed.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 17

Ranking the Toronto Raptors' Primetime TV Games

The Toronto Raptors aren't getting much love from the NBA in terms of primetime television billing. It's part of the gig being in Canada with 29 other squads in the United States, but as a 46-win team from the 2025-26 season, they probably deserve a little bit more respect.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 16

Raptors may have an alternative trade target amid Kawhi Leonard scandal

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors agreed to a blockbuster trade to send Leonard back to Canada. The only problem is that Leonard and the Clippers are entangled in an investigation into an alleged salary cap circumvention scheme, and both parties could face steep penalties if found guilty.

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

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

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors Republic / August 16

31 days, 31 questions: How will Darko Rajakovic coach in clutch time?

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 16

The Toughest Month in the Raptors' 2026-27 Schedule

The Toronto Raptors 2026-27 schedule is being analyzed by the team, but there is one stretch in particular that stands out as arguably the most difficult.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 15

Breaking Down the Toronto Raptors Schedule

Samson Folk, Trevon Heath, and Esfandiar Baraheni detail the latest with the Raptors. Games to look forward to: “The NBA schedule is out which means it’s time to start looking ahead.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 15

31 days, 31 questions: Is Ja’Kobe Walter ready to be a proper sharpshooter?

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.

DeMar DeRozan News / Raptors HQ / August 14

DeMar DeRozan will not be a Toronto Raptor, signs with Golden State

DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors’ all-time leader in games played, minutes, played, and points scored, will not be making his way back to Toronto, after all.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / August 14

10 Raptors games to circle on the 2026-27 NBA schedule

The NBA schedule is out which means it’s time to start looking ahead. The Toronto Raptors have 82 games on their schedule, but obviously, not all 82 are created equal.

Toronto Raptors 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

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14