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John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]
The Heat are back in Miami! After opening their preseason with an impressive 129-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Québec City, the Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the New Orleans Pelicans in their first home game of the 2026 preseason. All eyes will once again be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who […] The post NBA PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) @ Miami Heat (1-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It took him seven years, but Kawhi Leonard is going back to the team where he had his best year. The Klaw is with the Toronto Raptors again after leaving them less than a month after they won the title in 2019. The fanbase is welcoming him back as if nothing happened. They are grateful [...]
Samson Folk brings on Marc Nolan to discuss the Raptors' forwards. The post Do the Raptors have the best forward group in the NBA? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
With Brandon Ingram injured and other key veterans sidelined, ex-Raptor Gradey Dick could get a bigger opportunity to revive his NBA career with the Clippers.
The Raptors are ready to thrive in 2026-27. The post Flexibility is about to be Raptors’ secret weapon in 2026-27 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Toronto Raptors got training camp underway this past week with a heavy dose of optimism amid the return of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard. During Leonard’s lone season with the Raptors in 2018-19, he lead the franchise to its only NBA championship. He’s back after a tumultuous six seasons with the Clippers in which he […] The post Darko Rajakovic’s Kawhi Leonard training camp update will make Clippers fans ache appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Four years ago, Cole Swider made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played seven games before bouncing across the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors for brief spells in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Last year, he spent the season in Europe playing for Anadolu Efes, making 51 combined appearances between EuroLeague […]
The Raptors aren't boxing Collin Murray-Boyles into strictly a backup center role this season and want him to play as much as possible in year two.
The NBA preseason kicked off with the Miami Heat taking on the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City. Although it was just preseason, Heat fans were excited to get a first look at their new squad taking the court. The Heat’s starting five consisted of Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, and their new […] The post What Did Heat Fans Learn from Miami’s First Preseason Game? appeared first on The Lead .
Kyle Anderson will have an important role with the Raptors.
After the Miami Heat finished with 40 3-point attempts in their 129-105 preseason win over the Toronto Raptors, fans quickly reminded Klay Thompson on social media that he didn’t make any, suggesting he’s washed. The future Hall of Fame guard is entering his 16th NBA season. While Thompson is excited to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson drops bars in response to keyboard warriors who think he’s washed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Raptors should be deadly in transition this season.
Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman discuss the Raptors. The post 5 questions for the Raptors before the season begins first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic explained how Kawhi Leonard's arrival will affect Toronto's offensive rotations.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is already seeing how much easier life could become for the Miami Heat playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami got its first look at Antetokounmpo in action during Saturday’s 128-105 preseason win over the Toronto Raptors, and despite playing just 14 minutes, the two-time MVP’s impact was immediately noticeable. Antetokounmpo finished with nine […] The post Tim Hardaway Jr. Already Seeing Benefit of Playing With Giannis appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard speaks on getting acclimated after trade.
MIAMI – With Giannis Antetokounmpo starting a new chapter in the NBA with the Miami Heat this season, the first glimpse of how the team will operate with the two-time MVP came in Saturday’s 128-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the preseason opener. As other newcomers join the Heat with Antetokounmpo, like Tim Hardaway […] The post Why Tim Hardaway Jr. believes Giannis’ offensive ‘gravity’ will positively impact Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When the Toronto Raptors drafted Jaden Bradley this offseason, the original plan was for the incoming rookie to be on a two-way contract. And in the days leading up to NBA Summer League, he did sign a two-way deal. But with training camps underway, the Raptors made the decision to convert the former Arizona star’s […] The post Exclusive: Jaden Bradley breaks down how he can earn minutes on ‘loaded’ Raptors roster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Raptors sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles recently spoke about what last season’s seven-game Eastern Conference First Round loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers did for his confidence (averaged 14.4 PPG/3.0 ORB/3.4 DRB/2.4 APG/1.9 TOV/1.3 SPG/1.1 BPG/2.3 PF/65.6% FG/77.3% FT in 27.3 MPG). (via Hello and Welcome): “It really just, I don’t know. That’s like the best basketball […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles: 2026 playoffs were an early indicator that I’m a difference-maker appeared first o...
Darko Rajakovic should test if RJ Barrett's on-ball skill set could be maximized by running with the Raptors' second unit.
The Raptors have a knack for finding gritty guards who make an impact, and after a strong preseason showing against the Heat — Chucky Hepburn could be next up.
A pair of reports make it seem like the Toronto Raptors trading for veteran center Myles Turner at some point […]
Kevin O'Connor pointing to Kel'el Ware potentially being available this season could open the door for Toronto to add a needed skill set to their big rotation.
The Toronto Raptors rewarded their point guard, Jamal Shead, with a new contract. Shead's growth is a great example for Chicago Bulls rookie Jaylin Sellers.