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DHJ Quick Take: Raptors Eye Reunion With Kawhi Leonard The Toronto Raptors want to trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Toronto, of course, famously acquired Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and won the 2019 championship against the Golden State Warriors in six […]
The Toronto Raptors recently missed out on LaMelo Ball when the star point guard was traded from the Charlotte Hornets […]
Allen Graves' remarks in his post-NBA Draft press conference strengthen his standing as a future Raptors fan favorite.
If the Detroit Pistons are hoping to avoid a disaster, then they should let Kawhi Leonard save them from themselves.
The Raptors, who continue to kick the tires on star trade candidates, have explored deals for Trae Young, Domantas Sabonis, Jaren Jackson Jr., and – most recently – LaMelo Ball within the past year, notes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). While Toronto has focused mostly on point guards and centers in its […]
The Toronto Raptors won their only championship in franchise history in large part because of Kawhi Leonard's brilliance, and the Eastern Conference team is reportedly interested in bringing him back should the Los Angeles Clippers make him available.
The Jake Fischer Latest takes you inside a tantalizing potential reunion
Free agency has yet to hit, but the 2026 NBA offseason has already been filled with big move after big move. A blockbuster trade has come to fruition on a seemingly daily basis during NBA Draft week. The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off trade season by dumping Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo was […] The post NBA rumors: Raptors were LaMelo Ball’s other top trade suitor before Timberwolves blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Raptors' decision to draft Allen Graves at No. 19 wouldn't have been a bad one, if they hadn't passed on Labaron Philon, who fell to the 76ers.
The Toronto Raptors' selection of Allen Graves could make it harder for the team to retain bench spark plug Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Michael Scotto reported that the Bulls were open to absorbing large contracts, but now that they traded for Nic Claxton, the Raptors may have to find another destination for Jakob Poeltl.
The Stein Line reported that the Raptors are interested in LaMelo Ball. Given his injury history, Ball is not a safe bet, but he could transform the Raptors’ offense if healthy.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors have emerged as two of the teams showing the strongest trade interest in LaMelo Ball as the Charlotte Hornets evaluate the market for their franchise guard. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Wednesday that the Timberwolves and Raptors are among the teams pursuing Ball, citing league sources. Jake Fischer added […] The post Timberwolves, Raptors emerge as LaMelo Ball trade suitors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Raptors were the only franchise that did not trade their original second-round pick for the 2026 NBA Draft.
11:18 pm: Within their full report on the Ball trade rumors, Stein and Fischer (Substack link) cite league sources who say the Bucks have also registered interest in the Hornets star. Fischer clarifies in a tweet that Milwaukee’s interest dates back to before the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, so it’s unclear if the Bucks would still […]
The Raptors and undrafted rookie free agent Nimari Burnett have reached an agreement on an Exhibit 10 contract, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. Jake Weingarten of StockRisers.com (Twitter links) was the first to report the deal. Burnett, 24, spent a COVID-shortened year at Texas Tech in 2020/21 and then missed the entire ’21/22 season due to […]
Jaden Bradley is heading to the Six. The Arizona point guard was selected 50th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Bradley will play only a couple hours from where he grew up in Rochester, New York. The 6-foot-3 Bradley capped off a prolific collegiate career with a senior […]
The Hornets are reportedly engaged in trade talks for LaMelo Ball, who could end up leaving Charlotte in the next 48 hours.
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops […]
A lot has been said about the Raptors’ first round picks by the fans and the pundits alike. Some bad, some good, but the Toronto front office seems cool, calm, and collected about their decisions. The Raptors have taken Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley with the 19th and 50th overall picks, adding the forward and […]
The Toronto Raptors select Jaden Bradley with the N0. 50 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After taking the polarizing but analytic-friendly Allen Graves in the first round, General Manager and vice-president Bobby Webster went with the 22-year-old senior who developed over four years with the Arizona Wildcats. Despite being a senior, Bradley was named […]
The Raptors possessed the No. 19 selection on Monday and chose Santa Clara wing Allen Graves, a player they had been hoping would be available and who multiple sources had indicated was high on their board, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Among other things, Graves impressed them with his steal rate and knack for […]
With Allen Graves selected 19th overall, Toronto fans collectively let out a deep breath as the big pick for this draft was made. But! This does not mean the excitement is over. The Raptors are armed with the 50th overall pick, and get one more shot to draft a rookie this year. While a number […]
Sam Vecenie predicted on The Game Theory Podcast that Allen Graves couldn’t have landed in a system that suits him better than that of Darko Rajaković.
The Raptors bolstered their forward depth in the draft. That means they don’t have to make Sandro Mamukelashvili a free agency priority and can try to sign a guard.