Miami Heat fans came into the preseason wanting a first look at what Giannis Antetokounmpo could do alongside Bam Adebayo and the rest of the new-look roster. They had the first glimpse. Maybe more than what they asked for. After the promising outing against the Raptors, the early reaction was not concern about whether the […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo made his long-awaited Miami Heat debut, and it didn't disappoint as he dominated in the first preseason win against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo played 14 minutes in this game, finishing with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists on perfect 3/3 shooting from the field and 3/4 from the free throw line, leading the Heat to a 129-105 win. https://x.com/NBA/status/2106562472270610630 Following the victory, Antetokounmpo drew high praise from Heat head co...
The Toronto Raptors felt like they had woke up from a hangover in their first pre-season game versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the new-look Miami Heat. In an extremely inconsequential game, the Raptors looked lethargic and disorganized throughout. But who can blame them when they had only approximately six rotation players healthy in this game? Kawhi ... Read more
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The new-look Miami Heat are already looking scary in their first preseason game ahead of the new season. The Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Quebec 129-105, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also making his long-awaited debut for his new team. Antetokounmpo played 14 minutes in this game, finishing with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists on perfect 3/3 shooting from the field and 3/4 from the free throw line to officially open his new chapter with Miami. https://x.com/ESPNNBA/status...
Preseason Game 1 between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors saw Kawhi Leonard sit out while Giannis Antetokounmpo played for coach Erik Spoelstra’s team. Klay Thompson shouted out a rookie before the game, but the Heat veterans took control in a 129-105 road victory. Antetokounmpo shot a perfect 3-for-3 from the field, finishing with a […]
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Miami Heat fans rejoice after first preseason win.
The Centre Videotron in Quebec City finally was able to host its first NBA Canada Series game, a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. It didn’t go in the home team’s favour, as Toronto fell 129-105 to the heat. Regardless, it was a fun matchup that will prove to be great all season. […]
While it is only preseason, Saturday night was filled with plenty of anticipation for the new-look Miami Heat against the Toronto Raptors. Predictably, both teams looked fairly disjointed. There were a lot of fouls, a healthy amount of unforced errors and, frankly, helter-skelter basketball from two teams trying to play frantically while their legs weren’t […]
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Raptors lose their first preseason game.
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The Miami Heat were red-hot during the first half of their first preseason game against the Toronto Raptors.
The Miami Heat finally raised their ceiling to dangerous heights once again after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Toronto Raptors were not satisfied with merely climbing back into the playoff picture, so they reunited with 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Although the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and […]
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The preseason has officially arrived with the Miami Heat, as they take on the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City, Canada, on Saturday. There are multiple players looking to prove themselves during this highly anticipated preseason, but which names should we be keeping eyes on? Here are my three names: Ryan Conwell: Skinny: Outside of Antetokounmpo […]
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Basketball is back! The Miami Heat officially tip off their 2026 preseason tonight, taking on the Toronto Raptors at Videotron Centre in Québec City — and all eyes will be on the first look at Miami’s completely revamped roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his Heat debut alongside Bam Adebayo, while Klay Thompson, Andrew […]
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The Miami Heat’s training camp wrapped up this week, as they will play their first preseason game on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Canada Games. There were plenty of storylines to track from their three-day camp in Boca Raton, Fla., but which players will be fighting for their jobs — one way […]
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Who to look out for in Toronto's preseason opener.
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It’s hard to believe we’ve finally made it through the summer and tonight, the first preseason game of 2026-2027 season tips off for the Toronto Raptors. As is customary, it is one of two NBA Canada Series games, tonight being hosted by Quebec City. This has been a great tradition since 2012, allowing more of […]
Here’s Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter on personal/team goals for 2026-27. (via Hello and Welcome): “Just be better than last year. I want to take my defense to another level. It’s a goal of mine to be top in the league in steals. I want to be a top defender, known as that. I feel […]
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Let the 2026-27 Raptors season (kind of) begin!
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There is only one thing that the 2026 Raptors share in common with the championship team from 2019: Kawhi Leonard. The first to leave, yet the only one in Toronto today. A man who has never failed to reach the top of the mountain as a Raptor. Granted, he was only a Raptor for one […]
Ja’Kobe Walter has set a bold defensive target with the Raptors. His next step could shape his role and the team’s ambitions.
A previously unknown Achilles injury may have likely contributed to Brandon Ingram’s disappointing 2026 postseason production with Toronto.
A troubling Brandon Ingram update adds a new wrinkle to the Raptors’ bold decision to trade for Kawhi Leonard.
Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat looking to display their new-look team in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, the franchise is looking to start the new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo with a bang. As the Heat got done with training camp at Florida Atlantic University on Friday, star Bam […]
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The Toronto Raptors may need to give RJ Barrett the same contract extension that the New York Knicks gave Mikal Bridges.
Samson Folk does a deep dive on Jamal Shead.
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