Raptors Rapture Feed
Total reads
14
This week
1
Rank
#398 of 450
Published
296 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
Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade on red alert after LeBron James’ 76ers bombshell
LeBron joining the 76ers adds another layer to a fiery East landscape next season. For the Raptors, their Kawhi trade dilemma heats up: everything has to align.
Raptors’ two biggest summer league standouts face opposite roster battles
Both Seth Lundy and Nate Bittle were impressive in summer league for the Raptors, but due to roster construction, Bittle has a major one-up on Lundy.
Ripple effect of recent Thunder move shuts down dream Raptors guard scenario
As the Thunder clear cap space, extending Cason Wallace becomes a priority, taking him off the Raptors' dream target list.
Ja’Kobe Walter could reward Raptors’ trust with true breakout season
The Raptors are trusting that Ja’Kobe Walter can play a key role on one of the best teams in the East. He could respond with his best season yet.
New opportunity after Lu Dort trade could make Hawks even bigger problem for Raptors
The Hawks added Lu Dort in a three-team deal, but they could make a much bigger move sometime soon.
Lakers’ search for a big man boost could lead Raptors to the perfect escape plan
Despite a busy offseason, the Lakers are still in need of frontcourt help; veteran Raptors center Jakob Poeltl could be the trade solution.
Raptors’ 7-foot-5 summer league decision clears the runway for their next move
The Raptors' decision to let Jamarion Sharp go and sit Nate Bittle in their summer league finale suggests they’ll likely sign Bittle in the coming days.
Hawks’ Lu Dort trade amplifies Raptors’ desperate need for good Kawhi Leonard news
The Raptors had to watch a conference rival pull off a successful trade, while they are still stuck in limbo.
Raptors dread LeBron James’ East return—but they could make it tougher than expected
The East is often considered the easier conference, but Kevin O’Connor said it’s underrated and that the Raptors can be one of the teams that make it tougher than it may seem.
Clippers bring more pain to Raptors by stealing 7-foot-5 summer league standout
Jamarion Sharp leaving the Raptors hurts that much more because he is going to the Clippers, who are at the forefront of the Kawhi Leonard trade being held up.
Allen Graves can deliver huge Raptors win by outplaying projected place in rotation
Allen Graves will have several more veteran players ahead of him in the rotation to start the season. How quickly can he rise through the ranks?
Lakers can offer Sandro Mamukelashvili an opportunity the Raptors never could
Sandro Mamukelashvili got a big contract with the Lakers and a chance to fill a bigger role than with the Raptors.
Kawhi Leonard can help Scottie Barnes reach new heights to catch up with draft rivals
The Raptors can go on a deeper playoff run with Kawhi Leonard than they have been able to since drafting Scottie Barnes.
Jamal Shead must fix notable second-year drop-off in third Raptors season
Jamal Shead will play a big role off the bench. Hopefully, he can fix one of his biggest 2025-26 problems.
Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick intel only adds to Kawhi Leonard trade awkwardness
Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick are “operating as if they’re Clippers” according to Marc Stein, but there still a chance that they won’t be.
Jamison Battle should have a bigger role waiting for him after Raptors roster shakeup
With Gradey Dick and Sandro Mamukelashvili gone, Jamison Battle should move up in the Raptors’ rotation.
Allen Graves’ summer league stint shouldn’t be a preview of NBA role with Raptors
Allen Graves played a big role for the Raptors’ summer league squad, but he will be used differently in the regular season.
Raptors fans are hyped for Allen Graves (but overlooked flaw remains a key concern)
Allen Graves turned heads in summer league, but Raptors fans should have some concerns about the speed of his jump shot long-term in the pros.
Raptors have a golden opportunity to sign one of free agency’s strangest leftovers
The Toronto Raptors need to add some spice to their frontcourt and Trendon Watford is waiting in free agency for that exact role.
Raptors’ unique approach could make Allen Graves' rookie year a massive success
The Toronto Raptors shouldn't rush Allen Graves' development and should let him develop in the G League for the start of his NBA career.
Eastern Conference rival could ruin potential Kawhi Leonard backup plan for Raptors
The Pistons could join the list of teams interested in DeMar DeRozan, according to reporting by The Stein Line.
Raptors should fear how quickly the Kawhi Leonard trade could get ugly
There is no real backup plan for Kawhi Leonard in Toronto.
Jaden Bradley should watch one Raptors player in particular during his rookie season
Jaden Bradley will need time to develop. He may be able to learn a thing or two from Jamal Shead, who went from second-round pick to reliable bench player, when he’s with the Raptors.
Scottie Barnes' surge fans have been begging for may come because of Kawhi Leonard
With Kawhi Leonard likely only playing no more than 50 games for the Raptors this season, Scottie Barnes has the chance to finally become a score-first forward.
Former Raptors fan favorite deals Toronto another blow in backup center search
The Toronto Raptors are running out of backup center options with Jonas Valanciunas off the market after joining Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas.