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The Raptors open the 2026-27 season against a revamped Chicago Bulls, hoping to exploit the Bulls' weakened frontcourt after the loss of Nic Claxton. Rookie power forward Caleb Wilson, a high‑impact scorer from UNC, draws attention, but Toronto’s Scottie Barnes (237 lb) may have a size edge. Key matchups include RJ Barrett and Barnes versus Wilson, and guard Jamal Shead versus former Raptor Norman Powell. With Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, the Raptors aim to dominate the paint and contain the Bulls’ guard duo of Josh Giddey and Powell. Injuries: Raptors’ Nate Bittle (foot) and Bulls’ Claxton (hamstring) are out.
The Toronto Raptors will aim to begin the 2026-27 season with a win as they host the Chicago Bulls at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, October 21.
Kawhi Leonard was going to come home, one way or another, this past offseason. His hometown may be in LA, and he may have played with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons, but his basketball home will always be north of the border — with the Toronto Raptors welcoming their prodigal son back with […]
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The Chicago Bulls will begin the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, October 21, on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Of all the storylines, Noa Essengue’s path forward isn’t getting the spotlight. However, the Bulls see real value in Essengue, as evidenced by exercising a team option on him and Matas Buzelis on Tuesday. OFFICIAL: We have exercised […]
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The Pistons and Raptors share a similar identity and framework, but Kawhi Leonard’s proven leadership and playoff experience could give Toronto the edge.
Toronto has an intriguing pair of two-ways.
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The Raps bring back some of their youth
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The Raptors have secured another season for two of their young rotation players. Toronto exercised its 2027-28 team options on forward Collin Murray-Boyles and wing Ja’Kobe Walter, the team announced Tuesday, via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Murray-Boyles’ third-year option is worth approximately $6.97 million, while Walter’s fourth-year option comes in at $5.87 million. Both are […]
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Sam Quinn cited the Raptors as the one team the Heat should avoid in the playoffs. The concerns should be mutual.
The Toronto Raptors exercised rookie‑scale team options on forward Collin Murray‑Boyles and wing Ja’Kobe Walter for the 2027‑28 season. Murray‑Boyles, the 9th overall pick in 2025, secures a $6.97 M third‑year deal and will face a $8.87 M fourth‑year decision by Nov. 1, 2027. Walter, the 19th pick in 2024, locks in a $5.87 M fourth‑year option and becomes eligible for a rookie extension next July. Both players posted solid rookie numbers—Murray‑Boyles averaged 8.5 points, 5 rebounds and made All‑Rookie second team, while Walter improved to 44.6% shooting and 40.9% from three—positioning them as key pieces alongside Kawhi Leonard in Toronto’s rising Eastern Conference squad.
Alijah Martin could add a new dimension to Toronto’s backcourt and provide some urgently needed scoring punch — something Jamal Shead hasn’t quite filled yet.
The Raptors are still trying to build something unique.
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Bulls The Bulls won’t have to convince Caleb Wilson to embrace the moment when he makes his NBA debut Wednesday against the Raptors. The No. 4 overall pick sounds plenty comfortable with what’s ahead. “I want to learn how to play better defense, and I want to really have fun. That’s pretty much it,” Wilson […]
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Not every Raptor will be untouchable. Here are four names to watch on the trade market.
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Interestingly, all of them played for the Raps in the 2023-2024 season
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Stephen Curry is cleared for the Warriors’ season opener against the Lakers, but Golden State starts shorthanded as Brandin Podziemski (questionable, back soreness) and Charles Bassey (knee tendinitis) are day‑to‑day, with Kristaps Porzingis out sick and Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody still recovering. In New Orleans, Dejounte Murray expects to play after a toe injury, while the Sixers list Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona as questionable for their opener. The Cavs’ Sam Merrill and Nae’Qwan Tomlin grapple with elbow and back issues, respectively, and the Nets have rookie Joshua Jefferson ready but Tyler Bilodeau sidelined with a shoulder injury. The Raptors are nearly fully healthy, with Alijah Martin cleared and Nate Bittle back in practice.
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the Raptors.
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Cason Wallace's extension with the Thunder has poured cold water on the Raptors, giving RJ Barrett a raise on his next contract.
The LA Clippers are in a state of uncertainty. Following the NBA’s ruling regarding Kawhi Leonard’s sponsorship deals and the team’s role in helping facilitate them, Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker and Lawrence Frank have all been suspended for varying amounts of time. Leonard has since been traded to the Toronto Raptors, and the current roster […]
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Darko Rajaković says Allen Graves will need time to adjust to the NBA’s speed, urging patience as the Raptors rookie finds his footing.
Cason Wallace’s new extension puts the Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley deal back in focus — and raises questions about value, fit and Toronto’s future.
Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities. Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently, as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague. Leonard did not realize Simmons wasn’t playing this year […]
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The roster is officially set, so let the games begin.
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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.