Kawhi Leonard had not played in the first two preseason games for the Toronto Raptors thus far, but he made his debut in the team’s third preseason game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. As of publication, the Raptors held close to a 40 point lead against the Knicks, with Leonard showing glimpses of […]
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Two more points? It could happen.
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't going to rush into a trade for another defenceman just because their best defensive defenceman went down with injury. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the Maple Leafs are doing some internal due diligence on potential replacements for Chris Tanev, who went down Saturday night with an upper-body injury against the Colorado Avalanche. Tanev appeared in just 11 games last season due to concussion, spine, and core-muscle injuries, and now have no timeline on when Ta...
The 0-3 Knicks visit the 1-1 Toronto Raptors tonight at Scotiabank Arena for the fourth of five preseason contests. Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart are all supposed to sit for rest after playing in last night’s loss to the T’Wolves. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard is penciled in for his first […]
Thirty-two teams collide in a sixteen-game marathon featuring Ovechkin’s farewell in Carolina, Bedard’s anticipated return, and a high-stakes goalie controversy brewing in Montreal during hockey's wildest night.
It's still early in the NHL's 2026-27 regular-season, but many teams already need goaltending help. Should Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka use his team's depth between the pipes to his advantage in a trade?
The Toronto Maple Leafs could use some defensive upgrades this season, and one player has emerged as a potential target. […]
The Toronto Raptors take on the New York Knicks in their third 2026 NBA preseason contest, potentially marking Kawhi Leonard's on-court return to the franchise.
The Toronto Raptors could be in line for a historic day in the 2026 NBA preseason as they face the New York Knicks , potentially marking Kawhi Leonard ‘s return to the franchise following the controversial investigation involving the Los Angeles Clippers .
Head coach Darko Rajakovic was asked about player availability for Tuesda...
Brandin Podziemski just signed a new deal with the Warriors that should make the Raptors even more careful in extension talks with RJ Barrett.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is projected to start Tuesday’s game against the Utah Mammoth via David Alter of The Hockey News. Stolarz has won both of his starts this season, posting a .904 save percentage through two games. The 32-year-old recorded 21 stops in a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on October…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers could consider moving Travis Konecny if their early-season struggles continue. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly explored a potential move for…
The NBA season is one week away, and there's one game I can't stop thinking about. On Nov. 2, Kawhi Leonard's Toronto Raptors will travel to Los Angeles to play the Clippers, his former team and the subject of the NBA's harshest-ever punishment over the cap shenanigans they did to sign him back in 2019. The spectacle of Leonard, back in L.A. in a Raptors uniform, will be so weird, and I'm curious to see how the basketball media will cover it.
Speaking of basketball media, that's the true su...
Kyle Anderson doesn’t want to ruffle any feathers. At least, that’s what Slo Mo, the 13 year NBA veteran, said during last Wednesday’s practice. “I don’t want to be like, ‘oh, I’m the old head.
You gotta do it my way,’” said Anderson. The former Timberwolf understands that he’s from a different era of NBA […]
Will Kawhi Leonard make his preseason debut for the Toronto Raptors?
Raptors host Knicks in their third preseason game.
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The ramp-up to the regular season continues tonight when the World Champion Knicks travel to Scotiabank Arena to face the Raptors. Toronto has split its first two scrimmages, beating the Clippers and falling to Miami, while New York has dropped three straight. Tonight’s tilt will be a showcase for the reserves, as coach Mike Brown […]
Jakob Poeltl looked better against the LA Clippers, but he still needs to show more before Raptors fans should feel safe with him as the starting center.
Six games into the season, the Maple Leafs are a more talented, more exciting team, with plenty still to figure out. In our assessment of the Leafs after six games, we looked at encouraging signs within the team’s forward depth, the challenge of building a consistent three-line attack, and the disjointed breakouts. The talent is […]
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Ben Danford turned heads last spring with the way he was able to step into the Toronto Marlies’ lineup, quickly becoming a real contributor for a championship team in his first taste of pro hockey. As a former first-round pick, it was fair to wonder if he might be on the fast track to the…
Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut will be a lot less exciting with the Knicks’ starters resting.
More preseason hoops for them Raptors.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing much better hockey and are showing encouraging signs that they are heading in the right direction, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t consider upgrades. The biggest reason is that their back end as a collective still leaves a lot to be desired, even with the additions of Darren…
For most of the past decade, there hasn’t been much debate about who the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ best player is. Auston Matthews has been the face of the franchise, one…
The Raptors' new two-way opening has created an opportunity for Nimari Burnett to earn what he's consistently proven he deserves throughout preseason.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into the season, sitting at 3-2-1, and I think we’re still trying to figure out exactly what this team is. There’s an interesting…