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Shead on conditioning: Way ahead of where I was in my first two years
After a Canadian tour that included stops in Quebec City and Vancouver, the Toronto Raptors finally make their return to Scotiabank Arena to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST on Sportsnet. Here are three storylines to consider ahead of the contest: He’s back As announced by […]
Kawhi Leonard available for matchup with Knicks, says coach Darko Rajaković
The Raptors have split the outcome of their first two preseason games, but it seems they might have a leg up against their Atlantic division rivals with the first on-court appearance for the Raptors of Kawhi Leonard. “He went through practice today,” said Rajaković about Leonard at today’s practice. “He’s feeling great. So, yes, he’s […]
An early look at Murray-Boyles’ offence and why it’s a work in progress
The thing about exceeding expectations in professional sports is that it either buys time or raises expectations. Under normal circumstances, Collin Murray-Boyles’ rookie season purchased an entire season of leniency and patience. Met with confusion and indifference on his draft night, Murray-Boyles blocked out the noise and responded with one of the more tantalizing rookie […]
Are the Raptors rebranding to purple jerseys permanently?
The 2027-28 season is a year away from starting, and yet, there may already be something to be hopeful about for Raptors fans. On Sunday, Twitter account ProLine Mockups has announced that according to their sources, the Toronto Raptors will be among four NBA teams to receive major overhauls to their jersey lineups. The Raptors […]
3 players the Toronto Tempo might take with their lottery pick
In North American sports, total failure can sometimes lead to total victory down the road. That’s the good news about the end of the Toronto Tempo’s injury riddled first season, which left the newest WNBA team with a record of 11-33 by the end of the season. However, this summer of difficulty means that the […]
Raptors beat the Clippers, 114-106, in first game post-Kawhi trade
Following hectic offseason drama surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, leading to the trade that ended up bringing The Klaw back to Toronto, the Clippers and Raptors have been in plenty of headlines together. The new eras of both clubs met up on Saturday for the NBA Preseason in Vancouver, where Toronto took down Los […]
Game Preview: Raptors vs. Clippers still fascinating without Kawhi
While Kawhi Leonard’s official return will have to wait, the Toronto Raptors’ upcoming pre-season contest against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday should have no shortage of fascinating storylines, particularly for those wondering about what kind of progress players have made over the summer. With tip-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on TSN, fans in […]
NBA 2K is continuing its trend of leaving fans behind
While NBA 2K doesn’t necessarily have a total monopoly on licensed NBA video games, it can sometimes feel like it’s the only shop in town, abusing its position to treat consumers badly. There have been years of griping about the game design and business practices that go into NBA 2K — criticism most of the […]
Raptors sign Tyson Degenhart, waive Andre Jackson Jr.
The Raptors certainly have a type. On Monday, Toronto waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. and signed 6’8” forward Tyson Degenhart. Degenhart has played in the G League for the Raptors 905 since 2025, and was efficient last year in a reserve role, shooting 54/38/71 for the season in an average of 21 minutes per game. […]
Should you get back with your ex now that Kawhi is back on the Raptors?
While Kawhi Leonard didn’t play in the first game of the preseason, his return to Toronto has sparked serious feelings of nostalgia, memories of simpler times from seven years ago. This, of course, may make you wonder… if the Raptors could get their Finals MVP back on their squad, could you, or SHOULD you, get […]
How did Raptors’ rookie Allen Graves go from football to basketball?
6 Foot 7 Foot by Lil Wayne was one of 2011’s hottest songs, but also seems to have served as the blueprint for Allen Graves’ growth spurt. The Raptors’ first round draft pick shot up from 6’0” to 6’7” over his first two summers in high school, and this massive bodily change, in part, brought […]
Raptors drop first preseason game to Heat
The Centre Videotron in Quebec City finally was able to host its first NBA Canada Series game, a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. It didn’t go in the home team’s favour, as Toronto fell 129-105 to the heat. Regardless, it was a fun matchup that will prove to be great all season. […]
The Raptors’ preseason is here!
It’s hard to believe we’ve finally made it through the summer and tonight, the first preseason game of 2026-2027 season tips off for the Toronto Raptors. As is customary, it is one of two NBA Canada Series games, tonight being hosted by Quebec City. This has been a great tradition since 2012, allowing more of […]
How does the current Raptors squad stack up to the 2019 championship team?
There is only one thing that the 2026 Raptors share in common with the championship team from 2019: Kawhi Leonard. The first to leave, yet the only one in Toronto today. A man who has never failed to reach the top of the mountain as a Raptor. Granted, he was only a Raptor for one […]
ESPN says that Raptors have two top-20 players: they’re absolutely right
ESPN has named two Raptors forwards as making their list of the top-20 players in the NBA. It’s great to see Toronto finally standing amongst the big dogs of the league, both from a media perception perspective, and a roster construction one. The front office is doing the right things, and the outlets are in […]
Jamal Shead inks $24 million deal with the Raptors
After Jamal Shead’s ironman season — playing all 82 games — he is being rewarded with job security and a big paycheque, inking a $24 million dollar deal keeping him on the Raptors for the next three years. This news comes on Thursday from Shams Charania, with the insider giving few additional details on the […]
NBA The Run’s new update should delight Raptors fans
NBA The Run is the game I have been waiting a long time for. Basketball video games were the way I cemented my appreciation for the sport. It’s all well and good to watch the on-court product, or pick up the ball yourself, but getting to step into the avatars of the world’s greatest athletes […]
Leonard on new beginnings: ‘I need pressure or a winning situation’
Early during Kawhi Leonard’s highly anticipated 2026-27 Toronto Raptors Media Day availability, he fielded a question from The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith on what he learned about himself in the past year. His response hit the Los Angeles Clippers fanbase like a wall more daunting than the one in their home arena: “I need pressure […]
Five important takeaways from Darko Rajakovic’s media day availability
When Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic wrapped up during the team’s 2026-27 Media Day, he jokingly gave the writers, content creators, and personnel a piece of tongue-in-cheek advice: “You’re too serious…got to loosen up.” It was met with laughter in the room, but Rajakovic was right. Kawhi Leonard’s return has seemingly elevated the entire […]
Prewiew: What Can the Raptors Realistically Expect from Allen Graves?
There is a lot to like about Allen Graves. Selected 19th overall by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Santa Clara forward enters Toronto with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability. Unlike some first-round picks, however, Graves does not need to become an immediate star. If he can defend, […]
Preview: Three predictions that suggest Leonard has his best season yet
Now that Kawhi Leonard is officially a Toronto Raptor, it’s time to safely look ahead to the 2026-27 season. While the seven-time All-Star is entering his 15th season at 35-years-old, there’s reason to believe that Leonard could produce his greatest year as a professional. Here are three predictions that suggest the best is yet to […]
Preview: Scottie Barnes is the linchpin of this Raptors’ roster
Despite all the disappointment years ago when the Toronto faithful were so convinced the Raptors got it wrong at number 4, Scottie Barnes has done nothing but exceed expectations and lead the Toronto Raptors through an, at times, awkward rebuilding stage. Now, after a disappointing game seven exit, Toronto has swung for the fences in […]
What it means for Kawhi Leonard to retire a Raptor
The NBA is a league defined by legacy. Who has a ring, and who doesn’t. Who beat who in what finals, and what makes them the real G-O-A-T. Fans don’t just care who the best player was at any given time, but rather, what they represented, what they meant to a city, and whether or […]
Preview: Three reasons why Quickley is the most important Raptor
The Toronto Raptors have high expectations. Immanuel Quickley could be the most important player in their quest to make a deep playoff run. Here are three reasons why: Explosive Three-point Shooter Among the litany of reasons why the 2018-19 roster was perfectly crafted to optimize Kawhi Leonard, none was arguably more important than the spacing […]
It’s not 2019 anymore: Bobby Webster puts Kawhi, roster concerns to rest
General Manager of the Raptors, Bobby Webster, addressed members of the press this morning ahead of the upcoming media day. He fielded questions on the proverbial summer of love between the Raptors, Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard, as well as giving his thoughts on both the off-season and the season ahead. Here are four key takeaways. […]
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