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Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suggested player swap for Raptors center upgrade would leave glaring hole elsewhere</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/suggested-player-swap-for-raptors-center-upgrade-would-leave-glaring-hole-elsewhere?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksq16xmwr3</guid><description>The Raptors are being mentioned in all kinds of trade speculations, including the Timberwolves’ rumoured desire to move Rudy Gobert.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3098,h_1742,x_692,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksq2p78bdeaxpeewfg.jpg" caption="Feb 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. 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Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Daniel O&#39;Connor"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>OG Anunoby’s Knicks Finals run should fill Raptors fans with pride</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/og-anunoby-knicks-finals-run-should-fill-raptors-fans-with-pride-2019-championship-depth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Daniel O&#39;Connor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksp7zgcepz</guid><description>OG Anunoby’s Finals run with the Knicks should remind Raptors fans how special Toronto’s 2019 championship core truly was.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2552,h_1435,x_741,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksp810f6bk4n89mx5m.jpg" caption="May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) reacts during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Image | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Daniel O&#39;Connor"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jalen Duren All-NBA selection may result in a massive Raptors ripple effect</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/jalen-duren-all-nba-selection-may-result-in-a-massive-raptors-ripple-effect?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Daniel O&#39;Connor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksp7g7gs40</guid><description>Jalen Duren’s All-NBA selection could complicate his future with the Pistons and give the Raptors a reason to watch closely.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4078,h_2293,x_0,y_118/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksq2tbqx0yxep3e1nr.jpg" caption="May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. 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Zach Lowe doesn’t agree.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6842,h_3848,x_0,y_98/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksn09hnq4t8hkh8wp9.jpg" caption="Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. 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The Raptors may have the tools to do so. </description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3820,h_2148,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksmrgez6y3j9gwwx2p.jpg" caption="Feb 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) and forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) block out San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What is the backup plan if the Raptors can&#39;t retain Sandro Mamukelashvili?</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/backup-plan-if-raptors-cannot-retain-sandro-mamukelashvili-free-agency-simons-white-barnes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Elijah Nitsopoulos</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kskq70yfgx</guid><description>With free agency approaching, the Raptors should attempt to retain Sandro Mamukelashvili or consider these three alternative candidates.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3951,h_2222,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01kskqrhvf1h2b2ncp6y.jpg" caption="Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) during the first half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Elijah Nitsopoulos"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Scottie Barnes All-NBA snub only has one reasonable explanation</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/scottie-barnes-all-nba-snub-only-has-one-reasonable-explanation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksj0zth9pv</guid><description>Sam Vecenie chimed in on Scottie Barnes not making an All-NBA team this season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4302,h_2419,x_802,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksj12ntsyf9qcgwv7n.jpg" caption="Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. 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His late-season dip shows why the Raptors cannot ask him to carry everything.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1929,h_1085,x_764,y_219/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ksg7ghs7r1b4pgkvsy.jpg" caption="May 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) battles for the ball with Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Recent Raptors revelations further complicate already tricky offseason</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/recent-raptors-revelations-further-complicate-already-tricky-offseason?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksd4ep6zma</guid><description>The Raptors have to figure out how to improve their roster this offseason, but trade talks could quickly become tricky after what different players showed during the season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6188,h_3480,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ksd4j7x6mhywd810sg.jpg" caption="Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. 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Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Scottie Barnes snub could ignite surge no Raptors opponent wants to see</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/scottie-barnes-snub-could-ignite-surge-no-raptors-opponent-wants-to-see?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksag1zbfhg</guid><description>Scottie Barnes made the All-Defensive Second Team—a decision that didn’t sit completely right with the Toronto Raptors star.</description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5226,h_2939,x_0,y_48/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ksag86nbqyeqtvpp6g.jpg" caption="Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Daniel O&#39;Connor"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>This season is proving the Raptors and Knicks both won the OG Anunoby trade</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/this-season-proving-raptors-and-knicks-both-won-the-og-anunoby-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Daniel O&#39;Connor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5rcxbjkq</guid><description>OG Anunoby is helping the Knicks chase the Finals, while the Raptors have built a clearer future around Scottie Barnes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4586,h_2579,x_412,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ks5rfzct2p0s6mkrgn.jpg" caption="May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) reacts after a three point shot during the first quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. 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