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The Raptors have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Malachi Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Smith initially signed a training-camp deal with Toronto in August. The new agreement gives the Raptors additional backcourt depth while allowing Smith to split time between Toronto and its G League affiliate, Raptors 905. The 6-foot-4 guard […] The post Raptors sign Malachi Smith to two-way contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Raptors already know what can happen when they gamble on Kawhi Leonard. They’re doing it again. Toronto completed its long-awaited trade for the two-time Finals MVP, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders to the Clippers. That’s a serious price for a 35-year-old with a lengthy injury history. It’s also the type of move teams make when they’re tired of being merely respectable. The Raptors won 46 games last season. ...
Guard Jaden Bradley has signed a multi-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bradley, six-foot-three and 205 pounds, was picked in the second round, 50th overall, by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft. As a senior at Arizona last season, he was named Big 12 Player of the Year after averaging 13.3 points, 4.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 30.6 minutes in 39 games. Bradley also earned Big 12 First Team and All-Defensive Te...
The Raptors fill their final two-way spot. The post Report: Toronto Raptors sign Malachi Smith to a two-way contract first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Toronto Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley to a standard contract. The post Report: Toronto Raptors sign Jaden Bradley to multi-year contract first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Raptors could have two candidates for an All-NBA team.
The Toronto Raptors have made a major decision on the contract of their rookie. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the Raptors have converted Jaden Bradley 's contract from a two-way to a four-year $9.3 million deal with the first year being guaranteed. The 23-year-old guard spent his freshman year in college in Alabama. After the first year he transferred to Arizona, where he played until this summer, when Bradley declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. He was taken as the 50th overall pick ...
The Toronto Raptors are signing their 2026 second-round rookie Jaden Bradley to a multi-year contract, according to the team on Monday. Bradley averaged 6.4 points and 3.2 assists in 20 minutes during Summer League. The highlight of his first stint as a professional came during a 15-point performance in a thrilling 94-93 win over the […]
The Raptors already know what can happen when they gamble on Kawhi Leonard. They’re doing it again. Toronto completed its long-awaited trade for the two-time Finals MVP, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders to the Clippers. That’s a serious price for a 35-year-old with a lengthy […] The post NBA Preview: Kawhi Leonard returns to give Raptors a real shot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Brandon Ingram played more games with the raptors than in any other season after his rookie year.
RJ Barrett’s name is in trade speculations again. He may not get to be a part of the Raptors’ new era with Kawhi Leonard for long.
Dylan Harper was spectacular in the second half of his rookie season, but that doesn’t mean the Spurs should give him De’Aaron Fox’s spot in the starting lineup, Jared Weiss of The Athletic states in a mailbag column. Harper, the second pick in last year’s draft, played a vital role off the bench during the […]
Marc Stein reports the Clippers’ refusal to offer Kawhi Leonard another extension initially sparked trade discussions with the Raptors.
Comparing the Raptors, in great detail, to their best competition in the NBA's East. The post How the Raptors stack up in the revamped Eastern Conference: Part One first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors has arguably been the most dramatic move of the offseason. However, after the NBA concluded its investigation in the Aspiration saga, Leonard was eventually traded by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and five draft picks. And now, his former teammate in the […] The post Raptors’ Fred VanVleet drops 4-word bar on Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In his first two seasons with the Toronto Raptors, Ja’Kobe Walter has put up solid numbers. His rookie campaign saw him average 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in 20 minutes of action. He followed that up with a sophomore season averaging 7.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in […]
Former All-Star Kyle Lowry officially retired at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing his 20-year tenure in the league to a close. On Sunday, the Toronto Raptors honored Lowry by unveiling a Raptor statue with his No. 7 jersey. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow also gave the former player the Key to the City. The [...]
The Miami Heat were reportedly among several teams that explored the possibility of acquiring Kawhi Leonard before he ultimately landed with the Toronto Raptors. Miami was not alone in showing interest, with Minnesota and Detroit also identified as potential trade destinations. However, Leonard’s contract situation apparently limited the willingness of interested teams to make a […] The post Kawhi Leonard rejected Heat interest before Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Raptors have celebrated Kyle Lowry and his career with a block party outside Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, where the franchise unveiled a golden statue honoring the player widely known by fans as the “GROAT” — the Greatest Raptor of All Time. The statue depicts Lowry wearing his No. 7 jersey while dribbling a basketball […] The post Kyle Lowry Gets Ultimate Toronto Tribute With Golden Statue appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard generated plenty of interest around the league this offseason, and there was a chance he could've potentially joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo in South Beach. According to NBA insider Mark Stein , the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons showed interest in Kawhi before he was ultimately dealt to the Toronto Raptors in a trade this summer. “As The Stein Line first reported in June, Leonard made it known amid interest from trade suitors such as Miam...
RJ Barrett spent much of the summer waiting for Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto to become official. Now that it has happened, the Raptors forward is excited about finally sharing the court with a player he grew up watching as a fan. “When it first happened, I was like, ‘Let me just not try to […] The post RJ Barrett excited to team up with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kyle Lowry received plenty of recognition during his retirement celebration in Toronto this weekend. The Raptors unveiled a gold Raptor statue wearing his No. 7 jersey. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow gave him the Key to the City, and the franchise confirmed that his number will be retired in January. But Lowry also used the celebration […] The post Raptors better listen to Kyle Lowry’s DeMar DeRozan demand appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Another blowout loss, but not without a bright spot thanks to some rookies. The post Kiki Rice and Laura Juskaite Carry Tempo Through Loss vs. Liberty | Full Game Recap + Analysis first appeared on Raptors Republic .
RJ Barrett recently opened up on the Knicks' winning the title without, sharing a positive reaction to the accomplishment and drawing inspiration from it.
Kyle Lowry’s Toronto legacy received the kind of celebration reserved for the defining figures of a franchise. The Raptors spent the weekend honoring their former point guard, culminating in a star-studded gala attended by several members of the championship era. As the celebration for the player who was influential in bringing the first NBA trophy […] The post LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan React After Kyle Lowry Gets Major Honor From Raptors Ahead of Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySp...