Raptors announce Opening Night roster for 2026-27 season
The roster is officially set, so let the games begin. The post Raptors announce Opening Night roster for 2026-27 season first appeared on Raptors Republic .
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Suns just gifted the Raptors the perfect sniper for their final two-way spot: Koby Brea
With one two-way spot open, the Toronto Raptors must pursue Koby Brea, as he is exactly the type of elite shooter they should be targeting.
There will never be another Dwight Powell
The piece chronicles Dwight Powell’s unlikely rise from an obscure 45th‑overall pick to a linchpin in the Dallas Mavericks’ offense. After a rocky start and a brief stint with Boston, Powell embraced the “tweener” role by mastering screens, dribble‑handoffs and lob finishing, eventually becoming one of the league’s best pick‑and‑roll centers. His chemistry with Luka Dončić, forged after the 2018 draft, helped the Mavericks post a 120.1 offensive rating in 1,430 shared minutes, proving Powell essential to Dallas’s success. A torn Achilles in January 2020 halted his momentum, leaving readers to wonder if the Mavericks can ever replicate that unique partnership.
Preseason proved Alijah Martin has a role as the Raptors' next man up
Alijah Martin proved in the Raptors preseason finale that he deserves to be the first call-up if Toronto needs a spark outside of their regular rotation.
Raptors record prediction offers harsh reminder of how much the East has changed
The Raptors regular-season record may not reflect their Kawhi Leonard addition at first glance.
Report: Raptors have clean bill of health, Bittle resuming on-court work
The Raptors are (almost) completely healthy to start the season. The post Report: Raptors have clean bill of health, Bittle resuming on-court work first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Raptors’ early show of confidence proves Nate Bittle made the right post-draft choice
Nate Bittle hoped the Raptors’ center depth would give him an opportunity, and it has.
A projected opening-night depth chart for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors
Who's in the rotation for opening night? The post A projected opening-night depth chart for the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Do the Raptors have enough shooting to contend?
The Raptors may finally address their persistent shooting woes after swapping Brandon Ingram for Kawhi Leonard, but doubts remain. Leonard shoots 38.7% from three and excels mid‑range, yet his 5‑starter—Barrett, Barnes, Quickley, and Poeltl—provides only two above‑average three‑point shooters. Barrett’s career three‑point average hovers around 36%, Barnes is a 30% career shooter, and Poeltl offers little range. Even promising marksmen like Ja’Kobe Walter (40.9% on 3.7 attempts) and Collin Murray‑Boyles are unproven. The article argues Toronto’s defense stays elite, but without another roster tweak or a breakout shooting season, their offense may still fall short against playoff elites.
Open Thread: Spurs 2022 draft picks all waived before start of 2026 season
All three San Antonio Spurs first‑round picks from the 2022 draft—Jeremy Sochan (9th), Malaki Branham (20th) and Blake Wesley (25th)—are now free agents. After Sochan was waived in February, he briefly joined the Knicks, won a championship, then signed with Portland before being cut. Branham and Wesley were traded to Washington in 2025; Wesley later moved to the Clippers, while Branham signed with Orlando. On October 17, 2026, each player was waived by his current team within a 24‑hour span, prompting a new open discussion thread for Spurs fans.
Trayce Jackson-Davis may be forcing the Raptors to rethink their frontcourt hierarchy
Trayce Jackson-Davis brought an unexpected spark against Detroit —and gave Toronto another reason to rethink its frontcourt rotation.
The Raptors should bring back this blue throwback jersey sooner rather than later
On the 80th anniversary of the 1946-47 Basketball Association of America (BAA) season, the Toronto Raptors get a rare opportunity to mark the occasion of the city’s first professional basketball team. But, unfortunately, they probably won’t take it. The National Basketball Association as we know it has its roots in the BAA, which later went […]
Darko Rajakovic says Raptors adopted ideas from Pedro Martinez
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has revealed that his team has already incorporated some tactical ideas discussed with Real Madrid coach Pedro Martinez during the offseason. The two coaches spent several days together in Las Vegas during Toronto’s preparations for the NBA Summer League, exchanging basketball concepts and discussing different offensive strategies. Rajakovic explained […] The post Darko Rajakovic says Raptors adopted ideas from Pedro Martinez appeared first on TalkB...
Darko Rajakovic explains why he studies European basketball coaches
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has emphasized the importance of learning from coaches around the world, explaining that studying different basketball philosophies is a key part of his offseason preparation. The Serbian coach believes that constantly evolving strategies, player development and changes in the game make it essential for coaches to continue improving their […] The post Darko Rajakovic explains why he studies European basketball coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.ne...
The Raptors have to get better at these things this season
Samson Folk & Joe Wolfond discuss the Raptors. The post The Raptors have to get better at these things this season first appeared on Raptors Republic .
‘I don’t care if the shot is gonna fall or not.’ Darko Rajaković thinks Allen Graves should let it fly
Allen Graves has had a bit of a rough outing in the Raptors’ preseason games, but his coach sees things as going all according to plan. In two games played, the forward has averaged just over 19 minutes of playing time, posting numbers of seven points, five and a half rebounds, and an assist and […]
Hornets Waive Jarkel Joiner, Latrell Wrightsell
The Hornets have moved to within the regular season roster limit by waiving guards Jarkel Joiner and Latrell Wrightsell, the team announced today (via Twitter). A 6’1″ point guard who went undrafted out of NC State in 2023, Joiner signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts with Atlanta in 2023 and 2024 and with Toronto in 2025 […]
Raptors waive five, give Nate Bittle two-way deal
The Raptors are keeping Nate Bittle and moving on from five other camp invitees as they prepare their regular-season roster. The team converted Bittle’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal and waived Tyreke Key, Nimari Burnett, Tyson Degenhart, Jamarion Sharp and Jalen Celestine, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Bittle earned the opportunity despite […] The post Raptors waive five, give Nate Bittle two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors convert Nate Bittle to two-way contract, waive five others
The Raptors now have a roster ready for the regular season. The post Raptors convert Nate Bittle to two-way contract, waive five others first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Raptors Convert Nate Bittle To Two-Way, Waive Five Players
The Raptors have completed a series of roster moves, announcing today that they’ve converted big man Nate Bittle from his Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract while waiving their other five camp invitees, Tyreke Key, Nimari Burnett, Tyson Degenhart, Jamarion Sharp, and Jalen Celestine, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). Bittle, a seven-foot […]
Why the Kawhi Leonard GOAT build could break NBA 2K27
NBA 2K27 celebrated its Season 2 drop with the arrival of‘GOAT builds and a particular Toronto Raptors superstar is at the centre of it. The game’s latest update (Oct. 16) added 18 unique player builds for use in the MyCareer game mode. Kawhi Leonard – in a Raptors jersey – is one of the archetypes […]
Three standout performers from the Raptors’ 125-129 loss to the Pistons
The Raptors' third-stringers showed up against the Pistons' starters. The post Three standout performers from the Raptors’ 125-129 loss to the Pistons first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Raptors' preseason finale proved Allen Graves can be a problem when his shot starts falling
Allen Graves brings so much value to the Raptors even when his shot isn't falling and the preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons proved that.
Kawhi Leonard Gets Called the Most Feared Player in the East by 1x Champion
NBA star Kawhi Leonard returns to the Toronto Raptors after six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the summer, he was traded to the franchise where he won his second championship. Leonard teased fans on Tuesday when he played in the Raptors’ preseason game against the New York Knicks. The Raptors defeated the reigning [...]
Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case
The rook might crack the rotation because of this. The post Raptors vs. Pistons: Allen Graves makes his case first appeared on Raptors Republic .
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