Latest news and updates about the Raptors
Does the vet have anything left to give the Raptors on the court? The post 31 days, 31 questions: Is Kyle Anderson a Raptor because he’s a vet or because he can still hoop? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The buzz around NBA2K27 is picking up ahead of its September 4th global release. In addition to early access, cover art, and first look images, they’ve finally released the top 100 player OVR ratings. If you’ve played the game, or follow the global conversation, every year there are huge surprises and disappointments. More than ever […]
Expectations for Collin Murray-Boyles are high in his second season with the Raptors.
The Toronto Raptors have added guard Malachi Smith on a contract that is expected to be a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training camp deal. The agreement will give Smith an opportunity to compete for a place on Toronto’s regular-season roster. It also gives the Raptors the option of converting his contract into a two-way deal. Smith […] The post Raptors sign Malachi Smith appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With bigger expectations comes more pressure. These three Raptors have the most to prove. The post Three Raptors players facing the most pressure entering 2026-27 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Raptors have signed free agent guard Malachi Smith, the team formally announced in a press release (Twitter link via Zulfi Sheikh of Raptors Republic). Smith, 26, went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2023 and played in the G League for the majority of his first three professional seasons before catching on with the Nets […]
Can a specialist become much more than that? The post 31 days, 31 questions: How important will Jamison Battle be on this roster? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
When the Toronto Raptors released their 2026-27 schedule, they also unveiled their NBA Cup schedule and opponents. Since the in-season tournament’s inception during the 2023-24 season, the Toronto Raptors’ track record has been – uninspiring. To their credit, last year’s team managed to navigate itself into uncharted waters before running into its Big Apple kryptonite. […]
The Raptors have a West gauntlet featuring the Nuggets, Rockets, Thunder, and Spurs that will give fans a glimpse into how Toronto could fare in the NBA Finals.
The Toronto Raptors are not waiting for the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and his contractual situation to reach a final resolution before potentially completing a trade for the former Finals MVP. The Raptors instead need assurances that Leonard will not face the maximum possible penalty, including the voiding of his contract, according to Josh […] The post Raptors willing to trade for Kawhi Leonard before probe ends appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A recent Bleacher Report article suggests the Raptors consider trading for Kyrie Irving in a bold move that’s sure to stir strong reactions amongst the fanbase.
The Toronto Raptors are adding some guard depth ahead of training camp. The post Raptors sign undrafted guard Malachi Smith first appeared on Raptors Republic .
When ESPN reported that the NBA didn’t find legitimate evidence proving Steve Ballmer, Los Angeles Clippers owner, committed salary circumvention on Monday, it sent the basketball world reeling. But when the NBA responded with its own announcement, claiming there were “significant inaccuracies” in the report, it confused an already disoriented audience. Later in the day, […]
Scottie Barnes will have an opportunity to put everyone on notice next season.
The LA Clippers/Kawhi Leonard scandal took two significant turns on Monday, with ESPN and the NBA itself trading conflicting reports. But in the end, the Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors is still on hold, and a resolution might not be coming for another month to six weeks. "In mid-September, there's gonna be an NBA Board of Governors meeting... we might have some clarity by then. If not by then, then potentially by the end of the month." Baxter Holmes on the pending Kawhi Leonard trade to ...
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 […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through appeared first on Hoops Wire .
If the Toronto Raptors want to pivot from Jakob Poeltl at some point in the regular season, Isaiah Stewart would be a strong replacement.
Is the end drawing nearer? The post Report: NBA has found no evidence that the Los Angeles Clippers funneled money to Kawhi Leonard first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap, according to ESPN. The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round draft picks in 2031 and 2033, […]
The Raptors add more star power by landing Kyrie Irving from the Mavericks in this mock trade.
His Summer League performance was pretty, pretty good. The post 31 days, 31 questions: Is Allen Graves a future star hiding in plain sight? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
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. Vice President of Player Health and Performance, Alex McKechnie, became a household name among casual basketball fans when he coined and […]
The Raptors and Magic are expected to be good, but you'll need League Pass to find them. Not so for the Mavericks or (duh) Warriors.
Assuming the Toronto Raptors' trade to bring Kawhi Leonard back north of the border goes through at some point—which still seems the safest assumption—they should feel they have a decent shot at competing in the NBA's improved Eastern Conference.
Raptors face a tougher November in the 2026-27 schedule, with top teams and Kawhi Leonard's status raising the challenge of repeating last season's success.