Raptors HQ
The International Fan Site of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club
Total reads
1,248
This week
6
Rank
#157 of 420
Published
254 posts
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Draft Survey: What do you think about taking Allen Graves 19th overall?
The Raptors have officially taken Allen Graves with the 19th overall pick, a forward out of Santa Clara. What do you think about the pick? Good call, misstep? Let us know in the poll below!
2026 NBA Draft Coverage by Raptors HQ
CHICAGO,IL - MAY 16: General Manager Bobby Webster represents the Toronto Raptors during the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place on May 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Here ...
Three different prospects hold the key to the Toronto Raptors’ future
The NBA Draft has finally arrived. Here are three players that our Raptors HQ experts believe the Toronto Raptors should take at pick 19 to take the next step. Jayden Quaintance An awesome choice at this pick is Jayden Quaintance. Some draft projections have him going too early for Toronto to get, but other boards […]
Ahead of the draft, Raptors fans show love for Collin Murray-Boyles
CMB, all-rookie, all-awesome defender extraordinaire has won himself many fans in Toronto with his dominant interior presence and playoff rising. The former Gamecock was taken 9th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Raptors, and quickly proved himself to be playing well above the standard for most rookies. While additions like Trayce Jackson-Davis and […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat: Raptors have new middle of the pack foe to deal with
The balance of the Eastern Conference has shifted one more time, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Heat in this June 22nd blockbuster trade. Shame Charania has announced the trade, which see Giannis make his way to the Heat, alongside Bobby Portis. The Bucks will recoup four players – guards Tyler Herro, and Kasparas Jakucionis, forward […]
Could Toronto be the next destination for Myles Turner?
With the draft looming, trade rumours are flying once again. By the looks of things, Milwaukee may be the first team to start an “everything must go” sale. After an underwhelming season that ended 11 games behind even play-in contention, the era of Giannis in the Cream City could very well be over. If he […]
What different Giannis Antetokounmpo trades could mean for the Toronto Raptors
First things first: it does NOT look like Giannis is coming to Toronto. But, wherever he goes will mean a change in the position that the Toronto Raptors find themselves in the league. With all signs pointing to Giannis staying in the Eastern Conference, the Greek Freak seems like he will remain an obstacle to […]
Toronto Raptors June 19 Mock Draft Round-Up: Best guard available?
With the 2026 NBA Draft less than five days away, the phrase “mock draft” continues to grow as one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts. For Toronto Raptors supporters, this time of the year means becoming familiar with the array of players that could be available at pick 19. In part three of […]
Raptors Reacts Survey: From super-sub to sophomore starter?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question shines a spotlight on rookie standout Collin Murray-Boyles. The six-foot-seven bruiser won an […]
4 hints about who the Raptors will take in the NBA Draft
The Raptors have given us some clues as to who they might end up taking with the 19th and 50th picks in this year’s draft. The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to have one of the most seemingly loaded classes in a long time, with its top three of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and […]
Raptors fans say RJ Barrett should stay, team needs new big man
It’s no secret that the Raptors’ roster has been a contentious topic since the rebuild began in 2024. Bringing on Brandon Ingram has just added more fuel to that fire, with his playoff woes and Toronto’s loss in Game 7 of the first round solidifying the idea that while the Raptors are on the right […]
Why the Toronto Raptors should add the best rim-attacker in the draft
Profile Position: Point guard Height: Six-foot-two Weight: 185 pounds Comparisons: Elfrid Payton, Earl Watson, Collin Sexton, Reggie Jackson, Jeremiah Fears Raptors Comparisons: Rafer Alston, T.J. Ford Strengths Rim-pressure Ebuka Okorie’s elite trait is his ability to get to the basket at will. Ranking in the 99th percentile per 100 possessions for attempts at the rim, […]
Raptors Reacts Survey: Which off-season direction should Toronto take?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s questions put you in the shoes of recently-extended General Manager (and newly-titled Executive Vice […]
Toronto Raptors June 10 Mock Draft Round-Up: Bench spark plugs
With the 2026 NBA Draft less than two weeks away, the phrase “mock draft” continues to grow as one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts. For Toronto Raptors supporters, this time of the year means becoming familiar with the array of players that could be available at pick 19. In part two of […]
Why the Toronto Raptors should add the best shooter in the draft
Profile Position: Point guard Height: Six-foot-one Weight: 180 pounds Comparisons: Tyus Jones, Marquis Teague, Earl Watson Raptors Comparisons: Fred VanVleet (not as good defensively), Jose Calderon (smaller and not as good of a passer) Strengths Perimeter-shooting Anderson has a case for being the best shooter in the draft. That lone selling point should be enough […]
Toronto Raptors June 3 Mock Draft Round-up: Flawed scorers
With the 2026 NBA Draft less than three weeks away, it makes sense that ‘mock draft’ becomes one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts. For Toronto Raptors supporters, this time of the year means becoming familiar with the array of players potentially available at pick 19. In part one of a weekly mock […]
The Raptors’ bench has some summer homework
Although the heartbreaking loss in game 7 was a sad way to end the season, it’s hard to find a Raptors fan that isn’t full of hope for next season. Already they outperformed in almost every metric, they clinched the playoffs (a feat that hasn’t been achieved since 2022) and phenomenal performances from the younger […]
The CEBL’s 8th season is already everything we’ve wanted
Now entering its eighth season, the Canadian Elite Basketball League continues to deliver everything it promises: development of Canadian players, a fun experience for fans, and some truly incredible basketball. With more of everything we’ve loved in previous years and some great new changes to league structure, let’s dive into why you should be tuning […]
Scottie Barnes snubbed for accolade, named to All-Defensive Team
The reality of being the only Canadian team in the NBA is one of highs and lows for the Toronto Raptors. It means having the entire country (except *maybe* Vancouver) united to cheer for the team, and the spirit of an entire nation behind the squad. It also means a gulf between the Raptors and […]
Collin Murray-Boyles just won the Raptors’ first award of the year
With the Raptors’ offseason begun in full force, the franchise has seen its rookie receive the team’s first major individual award of the 2025-26 season. Collin Murray-Boyles has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team, the first Toronto player to receive the award since Scottie Barnes in 2022. It has been a stellar season for […]
Let’s look back at Scottie Barnes’ season
The Raptors were a team of questions this year, and while it might be hard to answer every single one, it’s a good bet that a right answer might start and end with Scottie Barnes. Who was the team’s best player? Scottie Barnes. Who anchored them defensively? Scottie Barnes. Who stepped up when things looked […]
Six things the Raptors must overcome in Game 7 against the Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors aren’t supposed to be here. But they are anyway, and it’s the best-case scenario for a team surviving mostly off their instincts. They’ve learned to live with injuries to key players and miraculously adapted to the harsh environment of playoff basketball. They have one last mountain to climb in their Game 7 […]
Raptors pull out gutsy win to force game 7
It was win or go home for the Toronto Raptors on Friday night as they hosted game six IN the 6ix against Cleveland. After losing game five, the Raptors either had to win to force a game seven or be eliminated from the playoffs. There were a few tough blows for the Raptors before the […]
Raptors’ Brandon Ingram doubtful for Game 6 against Cavaliers
Brandon Ingram has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange. The forward has reportedly been dealing with heel inflammation since March 23, during which he missed the 143-127 win over the Utah Jazz. It was the second game of a back-to-back. […]
Ten years later, the Raptors and Cavaliers play game six in Toronto
Game 6 hasn’t necessarily been kind to The Six. The Toronto Raptors have a mixed-bag of results in game six of playoff matchups: For the Raptors to extend their current series to a seventh game, they must exorcise a familiar demon in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday. This […]
Displaying items 51-75 of 254 in total