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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…

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…

The Raptors certainly have a type. On Monday, Toronto waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. and signed 6’8” forward Tyson Degenhart.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

Kawhi Leonard recently sat down with TSN Sports to discuss what led him to rejoin the Raptors and whether his $115 million contract extension played a significant role in that decision.

Kawhi Leonard‘s return to the Toronto Raptors was one of the landmark moves of this year’s offseason. Although the trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers

It was an eventful summer for longtime NBA veteran Kawhi Leonard. After being exposed for his role in the cap-circumvention scandal in Los Angeles, he was traded from the Clippers back to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a…

If the NBA hoped to clear up foul rules at Raptors practice, Scottie Barnes didn’t get the memo. In their preseason opener against Miami, Toronto dropped a 129–105 decision, but the night’s most talked-about play came early.

The Toronto Raptors signed forward Tyson Degenhart on Monday and waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. in a corresponding move, bringing the Boise State product back into the organization after a season with Raptors 905.

The Toronto Raptors’ 2026 offseason comes down to three words: “worth the wait.” The Raptors have quietly built one of the NBA’s most tenacious defensive units.

Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually.

The Toronto Raptors just made one of the biggest trades in franchise history, bringing Kawhi Leonard back seven years after he delivered the only championship in team history.

Big or wing? That is the question.

The Raptors get their first win of the preseason in beautiful Vancouver. The post Quick Reaction: Clippers 106, Raptors 114 first appeared on Raptors Republic .

The Raptors backcourt stepped up. The post Barrett & Quickley lead Raptors to preseason win in Vancouver first appeared on Raptors Republic .

The Raptors are about to play more basketball. Who should be the most interesting?

Raptors host Clippers in their second preseason game. The post Gameday: Clippers @ Raptors, October 10th first appeared on Raptors Republic .

Kyle Anderson brings 12 years of experience to a crowded Raptors forward group. The post Kyle Anderson isn’t a Raptor just to sit on the bench and coach first appeared on Raptors Republic .

Scottie wants First Team. These guys want it too.

Samson Folk brings on Marc Nolan to discuss the Raptors' forwards. The post Do the Raptors have the best forward group in the NBA? first appeared on Raptors Republic .

How good will the Raptors’ defense be this season?

RJ Barrett is due for a payday, but a recent quote shifts the conversation toward whether his Canadian roots could influence his next move.

With Brandon Ingram injured and other key veterans sidelined, ex-Raptor Gradey Dick could get a bigger opportunity to revive his NBA career with the Clippers.

The Raptors aren't boxing Collin Murray-Boyles into strictly a backup center role this season and want him to play as much as possible in year two.

Kyle Anderson will have an important role with the Raptors.

The Raptors should be deadly in transition this season.

Darko Rajakovic should test if RJ Barrett's on-ball skill set could be maximized by running with the Raptors' second unit.

The Raptors have a knack for finding gritty guards who make an impact, and after a strong preseason showing against the Heat — Chucky Hepburn could be next up.

Others starters dominate, Poeltl looks like old self in exhibition.

Presence on blue line is required for any chance of team success

Forward will donate $150 for every point this season in support of youth mental health

From WWE rivals to friends, the 'Peacemaker' star reflects on his relationship with The Rock and why their Hollywood collab hasn't happened

Both Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Ingram are not expected to play in pre-season game in Vancouver, but Gradey Dick is around.

Raptors continue to rise significantly in value as NBA's boom continues.

UFC middleweight champion crashes Paramount 'Avatar' cartoon ad on X to vent over his fighter pay

Seeing Gradey Dick on the opposite side of the court and in another uniform is not what any Raptors expected a year ago. Michael Grange has the latest on the youngster’s “bittersweet” departure and more takeaways from Saturday’s pre-season win.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic meets with the media after the team’s pre-season win over the Los Angeles Clippers and discusses the on-court chemistry with Collin Murray-Boyles and Jakob Poeltl and what he expects of the pair.

Watch as Toronto Raptors forward Collin-Murray Boyles takes the pass from guard Malachi Smith, fakes a drop-off pass, and drives to the basket and dunks on the Los Angeles Clippers’ Baba Miller in the fourth quarter of pre-season action.

Even without Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors prepare for meaningful basketball against the Clippers.

There is more that goes into building a team that wins than handing the ball to Kawhi Leonard. Which is where rookie Allen Graves fits into the picture.

There is a common narrative that European coaches struggle in the NBA because of their demanding and emotional approach. That it is one of the biggest things holding them back because they want to put themselves at the center of attention, while the NBA is ultimately a players’…

The Raptors’ relative youth means they need someone with a veteran presence to be a mentor. And that’s what Kyle Anderson is determined to provide, writes Michael Grange.

RJ Barrett speaks to the media about Jamal Shead’s energy every day and how he became the ‘heart and soul’ of the Raptors.