The great, the good, and the meh from Raptors' dominant season opener
The Raptors dominated the Bulls in their season opener. Immanuel Quickley was great, Scottie Barnes was good, and Kawhi Leonard was meh.
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The Raptors dominated the Bulls in their season opener. Immanuel Quickley was great, Scottie Barnes was good, and Kawhi Leonard was meh.
Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto couldn't have gone any better as the Raptors took down the visiting Chicago Bulls 135-92 on Wednesday evening in both teams' 2026-27 regular season debuts.
Josh Giddey versus the Toronto Raptors was a painful way to start the Chicago Bulls' 2026-27 NBA regular season. This game ended debate about Giddey.
The Raptors start the regular season off with a bang, dominating the Chicago Bulls from end-to-end. The post Quick Reaction: Bulls 92, Raptors 135 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Toronto Raptors are trying to prove themselves championship contenders. The post In massacring the Bulls 135-92, the Raptors are trying to tell us something first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Toronto Raptors open the 2026‑27 season with a dominant 135‑92 home victory over the Chicago Bulls, a 43‑point blowout on Oct. 21. RJ Barrett leads the scoring surge, while Scottie Barnes (23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists) and Kawhi Leonard (23 points, 6 assists, 4 steals) anchor the win despite sub‑par shooting percentages. Chicago, shorthanded at center, struggles; rookie Caleb Wilson and Josh Giddey combine for just two points. The Raptors control the game with perimeter shooting and aggressive defense, finishing strong as fans celebrate the emphatic start.
The Chicago Bulls began the new season North of the border against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It also marked the official debut of No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson, slated to be the franchise player. Though the rebuilding Bulls were largely outmatched, that didn’t mean that Wilson didn’t have something up his sleeve. That was […] The post Caleb Wilson dazzles Bulls fans with sensational slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jake Fischer reports that former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, a 2024 first‑round pick, is drawing two‑way contract interest from the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors—the only teams with an open two‑way slot. The Kings, still retooling after Ben Simmons' season‑ending Achilles tear, are also weighing point guard Sean Pedulla and 2025 second‑rounder Micah Peavy. Fischer notes Kevin Porter Jr. received Nuggets interest before being waived, and suggests Dwight Powell could return to the Mavericks while Pat Connaughton may rejoin the Hornets later in the season.
The Chicago Bulls began the 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, they will be without Stacey King, who passed away in June at the age of 59. As a result, Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin humbly left the analyst chair open for the 1st quarter, per Bulls on CHSN. Newly hired analyst […] The post Bulls leaves analyst chair empty in honor of Stacey King in season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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The Chicago Bulls face the Toronto Raptors in the NBA season opener at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. The game airs on Chicago Sports Network and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Chicago comes off a 133‑116 win over Minnesota, with rookie Caleb Wilson posting 16 points, while Toronto looks to bounce back from a 129‑125 preseason loss to Detroit, highlighted by Malachi Smith’s 24 points and Trayce Jackson‑Davis’s near‑perfect free‑throw shooting. Both teams are eager to start the regular season on a high note.
Toronto’s first 10 games offer a chance to build momentum and bank wins before a tougher stretch tests the Raptors’ place in the East.
Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto, Nic Claxton is out, and Tiago Splitter makes his Bulls debut. Projected starters, injuries and what to watch. The post Bulls vs. Raptors Preview: Splitter Era Opens With Kawhi’s Return in Toronto appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The Chicago Bulls begin the 2026-27 NBA season on the road Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. It will be a season unlike any other in recent memory, as the team rebuilds from scratch with new leadership, coaching, and players. Although some notable players will grab the spotlight, Leonard Miller cannot and shouldn’t be overlooked. The […] The post Bulls player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Raptors are set to celebrate star forward Kawhi Leonard's return in a special way.
Kawhi Leonard wants to make new memories in Toronto, and his latest video makes that clear. The post Kawhi Leonard tells Toronto he’s ready to shock the world again first appeared on Raptors Republic .
82 games, fresh expectations and a defence ready to make life miserable. Raptors basketball is back. The post Gameday: Bulls @ Raptors, October 21st first appeared on Raptors Republic .
How to watch Bulls at Raptors in the season opener at Scotiabank Arena: tip-off at 6:30 p.m. CT on CHSN and the CHSN app. The post How to Watch Bulls at Raptors Season Opener: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Raptors fans are invited to follow the 2026-27 season on the new SB Nation app, now available for iOS and Android in North America with global rollout underway. The app centralizes community posts, front‑page articles, and a real‑time game chat that speeds up comments, notifications, and interaction during live games. Since its launch two months ago, the platform has set record‑high single‑day comment volumes and offers ad‑free reading, seamless community navigation, and instant posting. Download the app to join live discussions, react to every play, and stay connected with the Raptors community.
The Raptors open the 2026-27 season against a revamped Chicago Bulls, hoping to exploit the Bulls' weakened frontcourt after the loss of Nic Claxton. Rookie power forward Caleb Wilson, a high‑impact scorer from UNC, draws attention, but Toronto’s Scottie Barnes (237 lb) may have a size edge. Key matchups include RJ Barrett and Barnes versus Wilson, and guard Jamal Shead versus former Raptor Norman Powell. With Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, the Raptors aim to dominate the paint and contain the Bulls’ guard duo of Josh Giddey and Powell. Injuries: Raptors’ Nate Bittle (foot) and Bulls’ Claxton (hamstring) are out.
The Toronto Raptors will aim to begin the 2026-27 season with a win as they host the Chicago Bulls at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, October 21.
Kawhi Leonard was going to come home, one way or another, this past offseason. His hometown may be in LA, and he may have played with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons, but his basketball home will always be north of the border — with the Toronto Raptors welcoming their prodigal son back with […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard drops poignant video ahead of season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bulls will begin the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, October 21, on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Of all the storylines, Noa Essengue’s path forward isn’t getting the spotlight. However, the Bulls see real value in Essengue, as evidenced by exercising a team option on him and Matas Buzelis on Tuesday. OFFICIAL: We have exercised […] The post Bulls’ Noa Essengue contract decision shows they’re not quitting on him appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pistons and Raptors share a similar identity and framework, but Kawhi Leonard’s proven leadership and playoff experience could give Toronto the edge.
Toronto has an intriguing pair of two-ways. The post Bittle and Smith provide Raptors with formidable back-end depth first appeared on Raptors Republic .