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Jan 19, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors schedule hands them an early four-game gauntlet against potential Finals foes

Chris Lambert

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Raptors fans will have mixed feelings about bold trade to propel championship quest

Amos Caesar Mina

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Aug 17, 2026

Raptors’ national TV games could get Scottie Barnes the respect he deserves

Elaine Blum

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Aug 17, 2026

Raptors' midseason escape from Poeltl contract is already staring them in the face

Chris Lambert

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Aug 17, 2026

May 12, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after making the game winning basket to defeat Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors should be moving closer to finalizing Kawhi Leonard trade after latest report

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Aug 17, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Raptors will encounter tougher outlook in month of their breakthrough last season

Amos Caesar Mina

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Aug 16, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (1) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Gradey Dick will have a lot to prove if Raptors can finally trade him to Clippers

Elaine Blum

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Aug 16, 2026

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles Clippers forward, Kawhi Leonard

Turbulent Kawhi Leonard saga takes center stage early in Raptors' season schedule

Amos Caesar Mina

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Aug 16, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors RJ Barrett (9) reacts during a NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Raptors’ patience with RJ Barrett suggests they have learned from past mistakes

Elaine Blum

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Aug 16, 2026

Mar 3, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) reacts after a basket against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Immanuel Quickley successor Raptors fans are searching for is hiding in plain sight

Chris Lambert

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Aug 16, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) reacts in the direction of fans during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Raptors may have found their best possible pivot if Kawhi Leonard trade falls apart

Chris Lambert

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Aug 15, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a missed basket in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Raptors' number of national TV games could highlight lingering Kawhi Leonard doubts

Elaine Blum

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Aug 14, 2026

Feb 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Raptors may have dodged a bullet with back-to-backs for next season

Elaine Blum

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Aug 14, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Raptors' Kawhi Leonard gamble may cost them their perfect Scottie Barnes running mate

Chris Lambert

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Aug 14, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA Santa Clara forward Allen Graves after he was selected by the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Raptors offseason grades for every move after Draft surprise, Kawhi Leonard trade

Mike Luciano

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Aug 13, 2026

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) react against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Raptors' Kawhi Leonard gamble has a dangerous consequence hiding in plain sight

Chris Lambert

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Aug 13, 2026

Mar 7, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts to a Portland Trail Blazers' in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook retirement sends heartbreaking reminder of Raptors' biggest what-if

Chris Lambert

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Aug 12, 2026

Oct 2, 2023; Toronto Raptors forward, Scottie Barnes

Raptors' NBA Cup 2026 path looks promising (but the elephant in the room still looms)

Amos Caesar Mina

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Aug 12, 2026

Sep 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) listens to a question during the media day press conference at Hotel X. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Raptors’ title odds increase if Jakob Poeltl takes a lesson from Brook Lopez

Chris Lambert

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Aug 12, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a missed basket in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Brian Windhorst highlighted brutal truth about Raptors' Kawhi Leonard pursuit

Chris Lambert

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Aug 12, 2026

Feb 3, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts against the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors beat the Clippers 121-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors’ Christmas Day snub may come with new Kawhi Leonard implications

Chris Lambert

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Aug 11, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) leaves the court after being defeated by the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Raptors’ need to deliver on Kawhi Leonard dream grows more desperate by the day

Elaine Blum

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Aug 11, 2026

Apr 13, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a non-call during game one of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena. Orlando defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Encouraging Kawhi Leonard report gives the Raptors a deadline they can’t miss

Chris Lambert

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Aug 11, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) warms up before game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Raptors need more from Jakob Poeltl next season than they can comfortably expect

Elaine Blum

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Aug 10, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (1) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

2023 Redraft offers yet another painful reminder of Raptors’ first-round misstep

Elaine Blum

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Aug 10, 2026

Mar 31, 2024; Toronto Raptors head coach, Darko Rajakovic

Atlantic Division rival poses a threat to the Raptors’ urgent roster need

Amos Caesar Mina

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Aug 9, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

RJ Barrett extension talks will create troubling crossroads for Raptors

Chris Lambert

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Aug 8, 2026

Nov 13, 2025; Toronto Raptors head coach, Darko Rajakovic

Raptors must closely watch Eastern Conference foe poised for a serious offseason edge

Amos Caesar Mina

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Aug 7, 2026

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