Latest news and updates about the Raptors
Samson Folk & Caitlin Cooper breakdown the Raptors unique approach to defending + talk about the team at large afterwards. The post How the Raptors built an elite & unique defense w/ Caitlin Cooper first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Will Mr. Event Generation himself be able to survive those Events? The post 31 days, 31 questions: Can Collin Murray-Boyles’ thumbs survive his playing style for a full season? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
For the Toronto Raptors, timing is everything in a potential Jakob Poeltl trade with the Utah Jazz.
Raptors The Raptors and RJ Barrett have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension, and that naturally raises another question. Namely, could Toronto eventually decide to trade him? Jeremy Brener of NBA on SI makes the case for doing exactly that, noting that Barrett is entering the final season of his contract at […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Samson Folk discusses the Raptors young players and their roles for the upcoming season. The post Which young Raptor will make the biggest leap? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Raptors could struggle if Collin Murray-Boyles goes through a sophomore slump.
If Kawhi Leonard becomes a Raptor, they will have to navigate his health concerns—just like other East teams with their stars.
Beyond Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors likely won’t see another needle-moving (even by a centimetre) type of player walk through the doors of the Scotiabank Arena before the start of the 2026-27 season. This is especially true after DeMar DeRozan signed with the Denver Nuggets on Friday. That means the answer must already exist inside […]
Can Ja'Kobe Walter expand beyond a 3-and-D player? The post 31 days, 31 questions: Is Ja’Kobe Walter ready to dribble and finish? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Darko Rajakovic called Scottie Barnes his Michael Jordan while explaining why the Raptors superstar makes his job significantly easier.
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic offered extraordinary praise for Scottie Barnes in a recent interview, describing the 25-year-old All-Star as the player at the center of his coaching vision. “There’s no Phil Jackson without Michael Jordan. My Michael Jordan is Scottie Barnes,” Rajakovic said, via Omer Osman. The Raptors coach also called Barnes “a […] The post Darko Rajakovic calls Scottie Barnes his Michael Jordan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Klay Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat, providing them with veteran depth and proven three-point shooting — a boost the Raptors could've also used.
Raptors fans hoping for a DeMar DeRozan comeback in the 2026-27 season will be disappointed after he signs a one-year deal to join the Denver Nuggets.
Raptors led a wave of bold East summer moves, cranking up the heat and pushing the Cavaliers to make their move for Peyton Watson.
The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has left the Toronto Raptors in limbo, with the proposed deal currently on hold as the NBA investigates the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto and Los Angeles agreed to a deal that would send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a pick swap to the Clippers […]
RJ Barrett has rebuilt himself as a Raptor. Will he stay one? The post 31 days, 31 questions: Will the Raptors trade RJ Barrett, or finally accept how important he is? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to join Nick Nurse’s Philadelphia 76ers coaching staff, according to Marc J. Spears. The move would reunite Handy with both Nurse and LeBron James as Philadelphia enters the 2026-27 season with a rebuilt championship-contending roster. Handy previously worked alongside Nurse as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors during […] The post Phil Handy reunites with LeBron James in Philadelphia appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy plans to leave Dallas to join the Sixers as an assistant under head coach Nick Nurse, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (Twitter link). Tony Jones of The Athletic confirms the news (via Twitter). Handy, who was on Nurse’s staff in Toronto when the Raptors won the championship in […]
ESPN’s Marc Spears has reported a coaching addition in Philadelphia. Phil Handy will be leaving the Dallas Mavericks and join the Sixers under Nick Nurse. Handy is familiar with a couple key members of the Sixers, he was an assistant in Nurse’s first season with the Toronto Raptors in 2018-19. He was also a member […]
From the Raptors’ 2026-27 schedule to new additions, and a Hall of Fame honour, here’s what happened around Toronto basketball this week. The post Raptors Weekly Wrap-Up: Kawhi Leonard update, schedule, new additions, more first appeared on Raptors Republic .
After trading away Peyton Watson, the Nuggets are reportedly moving in on DeMar DeRozan, which only dims Raptors fans' hopes for a sentimental comeback.
Cavs make their offseason splash by adding Peyton Watson, injecting new energy into their outlook that could be a wildcard in another Raptors playoff showdown.
Honouring Big Cat. The post Former Raptor Jamaal Magloire inducted into Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame first appeared on Raptors Republic .
We rank the 20 highest-paid NBA point guards ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Kiki Rice is gaining steam. The post Tempo rookie Kiki Rice is turning the corner first appeared on Raptors Republic .