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Smith Center. 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Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Chris Lambert"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Giannis Antetokounmpo trade wish could spell trouble for Raptors if it is granted</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-wish-could-spell-trouble-for-toronto-raptors-if-granted?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kttyzd1t5d</guid><description>Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to stay in the Eastern Conference, most preferably as a member of the Miami Heat. </description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5995,h_3372,x_1075,y_179/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01kttzf1hrz9mz37bmtx.jpg" caption="Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. 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Hopefully, it won’t interfere with their other needs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3313,h_1863,x_0,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ktkm3y7akjp1szn1g3.jpg" caption="Sep 27, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, Canada;  Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster speaks to the media  during Media Day at Scotiabank Arena. 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Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The quintessential prospect at No. 19 to match the Raptors&#39; winning formula</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/the-quintessential-prospect-draft-pick-19-match-raptors-winning-formula-allen-graves-santa-clara?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Chris Lambert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktd02jf4kx</guid><description>Allen Graves checks all the boxes for the Toronto Raptors at pick No. 19, and passing on him would be a massive mistake. </description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1968,h_1107,x_183,y_82/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ktd03prnccpps91xk9.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) reacts after making a basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. 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At least some of that will have to be the result of relentless offseason work.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2571,h_1446,x_0,y_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/85/01ktebv7kveh0s632efg.jpg" caption="Apr 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Elaine Blum"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Raptors suddenly have a real shot at Donovan Mitchell after Cavs&#39; epic collapse</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-suddenly-have-real-shot-at-donovan-mitchell-after-cavs-epic-collapse?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Cornelissen</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksq7a0x6es</guid><description>The Toronto Raptors need an offensive star to pair with Scottie Barnes, and Donovan Mitchell could now be available after the Cavs&#39; epic playoff collapse.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6986,h_3929,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01ksq7fwznx5404egmvk.jpg" caption="Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers | David Richard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Cornelissen"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Proposed Raptors trade targets raise franchise-defining question</title><link>https://raptorsrapture.com/proposed-raptors-trade-targets-raise-franchise-defining-question?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Elaine Blum</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kspzdwh1b6</guid><description>The Raptors have frequently been linked to older trade targets, but are they ready to accelerate their timeline already?</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7216,h_4059,x_0,y_153/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/85/01kspzm7cfgev8rc6xsd.jpg" caption="Nov 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving looks on during the second half against the LA Clippers in an NBA Cup game at the American Airlines Center. 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