Latest news and updates about the Raptors
There have been recently rumblings about Nikola Jokic and the Raptors, could we ever see him leave Denver? Jokic is set to make just over $59 million in the 2026-27 season, but has a player option for 2027-28, so he could become a free agent as early as next summer. If he was to ever […] The post Should the Raptors Trade For Nikola Jokic Next Summer? appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Sandro Mamukelashveli has been enjoying his time with Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers teammates experience the European nation Slovenia. Mamukelashveli is preparing for the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He spent last season with the Toronto Raptors before signing a four-year deal with Los Angeles this offseason. […] The post Lakers’ Sandro Mamukelashvili gives Slovenia trip with Luka Doncic honest review appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Raptors' decision not to make a decision on RJ Barrett's future by extending him or trading him could seriously haunt the franchise in the near future.
The NBA just dropped the hammer on the LA Clippers, but Kawhi Leonard may be walking away from the fallout with something far more valuable than a clean slate. The seven-time All-Star was fined $700,000, yet his path back to Toronto remains intact. With the investigation now concluded, the Raptors’ blockbuster trade could be shaping […] The post Kawhi Leonard Awaits “Juicy” Reward After NBA Brings the Hammer Down on Clippers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The L.A. Clippers opted against sending Kawhi Leonard to the Golden State Warriors in February, only to end up with a worse trade from the Toronto Raptors.
It has been 10 days since the Pelicans agreed to terms with free agent swingman Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year deal worth a reported $16MM, but the signing still isn’t official. In the space below, we’re taking a closer look at exactly why that deal isn’t done yet and what New Orleans might be waiting […]
Samson Folk tries to rank Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes as a duo in the NBA. The post Are Kawhi Leonard & Scottie Barnes one of the NBA’s best duos? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard is an elite, reliable three-point shooter, yet it's become an overlooked part of his impact as he's close to a Toronto Raptors return.
Scottie Barnes has already left his mark in Toronto. The 2026-27 season could see him climb even higher. The post 11 ways Scottie Barnes could fly up the Raptors’ record book next season first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The sharpshooter might just be Toronto's secret weapon this season. The post Can Jamison Battle find consistency with new-look Raptors? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard's imminent return to the Raptors is likely to heighten the concerns of Eastern Conference rivals and boost Toronto’s contender status.
Masai Ujiri could add a new layer to the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, with potential moves in the fallout involving Brandon Ingram and the Mavericks.
With Kawhi Leonard returning, Collin Murray-Boyles can focus less on defense and take an offensive leap, which Raptors fans should be excited to see.
The Clippers could look to take on bad contracts for draft compensation.
Brandon Ingram could be on the move again once the Raptors send him to the Clippers.
With Kawhi Leonard not facing a suspension, he's more than likely heading back to the Toronto Raptors, and that's not great news for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Toronto Raptors may be the only safe haven in the NBA for Kawhi Leonard after burning the Los Angeles Clippers to the proverbial ground.
Between Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors have three defenders who could carry Toronto to a title.
Brian Windhorst believes Raptors could reopen Kawhi Leonard trade negotiations after the Clippers’ punishment dramatically shifted the leverage.
Here are three names to watch in Toronto. The post Three Raptors who could break out in 2026-27 first appeared on Raptors Republic .
We started this series by looking back on one of Joel Embiid’s early postseasons with the Sixers, as the big man had a dominant Game 3 in 2019 against Toronto. At that time, fans were viewing the Sixers in a very positive light. Fast forward seven years to 2026, and fans had all but tapped […]
The trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors for Kawhi Leonard has been put on hold because of the NBA’s investigation. The Clippers’ attempt to get around the team’s salary cap by signing Leonard was the subject of the league’s investigation. It ended on Wednesday, which gave the Raptors a positive update [...]
Kawhi Leonard is expected to sign a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania said the trade is moving forward following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Leonard, with the expectation that Toronto will renegotiate […] The post Kawhi Leonard expected to get Raptors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA essentially maxed out the penalties on the Clippers that the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the league to impose on teams and executives as a result of salary cap circumvention. However, as hard as the NBA came down on the team, Kawhi Leonard was only required to pay $700K to the league despite finding […]
The idea of Domantas Sabonis playing in Toronto could be appealing for the Raptors. However, adding Kawhi Leonard in the near future may have lessened the likelihood of the former scenario coming to fruition. Sabonis has been with the Kings since 2022, shining as one of the best big men in the league. However, the […] The post NBA rumors: Could Raptors revisit Domantas Sabonis trade after Kawhi Leonard deal goes through appeared first on ClutchPoints .