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Oct 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) reacts after an official’s call against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Lakers fell for Sandro Mamukelashvili trap Raptors understood well before free agency

Amos Caesar Mina

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Raptors should not rush their RJ Barrett decision after the Kawhi Leonard trade

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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5:00 PM EDT

Raptors may have just inked their next two-way success story in Malachi Smith

Chris Lambert

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4:00 PM EDT

Kawhi Leonard trade finally gives Raptors everything they need to end All-NBA drought

Elaine Blum

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May 12, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after making a basket against the 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’ Brandon Ingram success bodes well for Kawhi Leonard’s first season back

Elaine Blum

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Oct 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gerry Angus-Imagn Images

RJ Barrett’s biggest Raptors moment may already be behind him

Elaine Blum

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Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) before the game against the LA Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

RJ Barrett trade possibility could reignite Raptors’ interest in Malik Monk

Elaine Blum

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Sep 20, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) reacts while taking a one-handed shot during warm ups before playing against the New York Knicks at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Jrue Holiday could be the midseason trade that secures Raptors' spot as a contender

Chris Lambert

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Sep 20, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) reacts to making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Rare Victor Wembanyama weakness could allow Scottie Barnes to steal a DPOY award

Elaine Blum

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Sep 19, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Nimari Burnett (4) during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Nimari Burnett could be the surprise winner of the Raptors' roster crunch

Chris Lambert

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Sep 19, 2026

Mar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) reacts in the first half against the Clemson Tigers in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors' strange cap situation makes Jaden Bradley more important than expected

Chris Lambert

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Sep 18, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) yells during warmups before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

How a wild Anthony Davis idea could end Raptors' Jakob Poeltl contract nightmare

Maxwell Ogden

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Sep 17, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward/guard RJ Barrett (9) looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

RJ Barrett’s future may come down to the Raptors’ trust in Ja’Kobe Walter

Elaine Blum

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Sep 17, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward/guard RJ Barrett (9) reacts after missing a shot against the Denver Nuggets at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Raptors fans are approaching an all-too-important RJ Barrett trade the wrong way

Chris Lambert

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Sep 17, 2026

Oct 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl problem is further complicated by an NBA-wide center issue

Elaine Blum

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Sep 17, 2026

Aug 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard gestures to fans as he is shown on the stadium video screen during a break in the quarter final match between Naomi Osaka (JPN) and Elena Rybakina (KAZ) at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard's message to Darko Rajakovic will shift Raptors fans' view on the trade

Chris Lambert

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Sep 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) reacts to making a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Scottie Barnes is the key to making Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade work to perfection

Elaine Blum

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Sep 16, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic looks towards the bench 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

Raptors may have another lineup question to consider besides Jakob Poeltl conundrum

Elaine Blum

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Sep 16, 2026

Oct 31, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) runs on the court in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Knicks throw former Raptors wing Ochai Agbaji a lifeline amid career uncertainty

Svyatoslav Rovenchuk

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Sep 16, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts against the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Knicks poach two ideal Raptors targets in John Konchar and Drew Eubanks

Chris Lambert

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Sep 16, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Raptors' John Konchar interest feels completely driven by Darko Rajakovic

Mike Luciano

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Sep 15, 2026

May 29, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) passes the ball during practice for the NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Kawhi Leonard trade should address Raptors’ few defensive weaknesses

Elaine Blum

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Sep 15, 2026

Jun 10, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Kawhi Leonard’s inevitable Raptors extension comes with a massive risk for Toronto

Elaine Blum

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Sep 15, 2026

Jun 5, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up prior to game three of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Kawhi Leonard trade could deliver Raptors’ best offensive season since 2018-19 title

Elaine Blum

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Sep 15, 2026

Oct 19, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during their game against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors beat the Celtics 113-101. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Next stage of Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard trade is a no-brainer after being made official

Amos Caesar Mina

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Sep 14, 2026

Mar 11, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors' next critical roster focus is crystal clear after the Kawhi Leonard trade

Chris Lambert

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Sep 14, 2026

Mar 1, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after scoring the game-winning basket in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors beat the Trail Blazers 119-117. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors fans’ long-awaited revelation on the Kawhi Leonard trade has finally dropped

Amos Caesar Mina

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) gestures as he speaks to a teammate in the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Raptors will be an even bigger problem if hopeful Collin Murray-Boyles leap is real

Amos Caesar Mina

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Sep 11, 2026

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