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22 hours ago

Gameday: Bucks @ Raptors, October 24

Milwaukee opened its season with a home win over the Washington Wizards - and it came with some added drama. Former Buck Khris Middleton, now a Wizard after being dealt for Kyle Kuzma, made sure his old team didn't forget him, dropping 23 points in his Fiserv Forum return. Kuzma managed just 12 points in response, but Milwaukee got the last laugh with a victory. As usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks, putting up a monster 37 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists.
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1 day ago

Raptors dismantling Hawks in season opener sets the tone for shockwave year

But unfortunately for the Hawks, they were met with a Raptors team that looked like men on a mission. It was evident in the strong, balanced play of their starters and the impressive contributions from their bench pieces like Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jamal Shead, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Toronto clearly took advantage of the Hawks' weak transition defense and interior struggles, scoring 86 points in the paint compared to Atlanta's 56. The Raptors also employed a pace and aggression that the Hawks just couldn't keep up with, evident in the fast break points discrepancy - Toronto had 34 while Atlanta managed only 11.
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#toronto-blue-jays
#rj-barrett
fromRaptors Republic
1 day ago

The Raptors Played The PERFECT Game - Samson & Tre LIVE from RR Party

It is not an exaggeration to say that practically every Raptor played his role to perfection. The bench flat-out dominated. Even erstwhile weaknesses turned into strengths, at least for one night. And so the Raptors are 1-0, first in the East, after smacking a team that even plugged-in, intelligent observers believed to be clearly superior to Toronto coming into the season. The Ingram era is off to a blazing start.
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1 day ago

Raptors' biggest problem comes with silver lining that no East team can match

There is no clear go-to guy on the Toronto Raptors. That could be viewed as a big problem; without an obvious No. 1 option, the hierarchy of a team can get jumbled. But it can also be considered an advantage, because the Raptors have plenty of capable scorers, as we saw in their season-opening win on Wednesday night. Brandon Ingram had 16 points, Gradey Dick had 21, Scottie Barnes had 22, and RJ Barrett led the way with 25.
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#sandro-mamukelashvili
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fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Toronto's NHL, NBA teams adjust times for Jays

The Maple Leafs and Raptors adjusted several game start times and will show Blue Jays World Series games to avoid scheduling conflicts.
fromRaptors Republic
2 days ago

A Tri-Table on the Toronto Raptors 2025-2026 NBA season

And, here we are. With a team that seems to be considered by most to be middling ( super rude @Bleacher Report [25th]), still sticking it out. As passionately infuriated as ever about all the wonderful minutiae. Like, no one appreciating Ochai Agbaji's defence. Or, celebrating Scottie Barnes as one of the best basketball minds in the game. Or, noticing that for the last two years Jakob Pöltl has been top 20 in on/off efficiency in the league.
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fromRaptors Republic
3 days ago

Raptors pick up Dick, Walter rookie deal options

The Toronto Raptors exercised Gradey Dick's fourth-year rookie option and Ja'Kobe Walter's third-year option while declining extensions for RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji.
#ochai-agbaji
fromRaptors Republic
3 days ago

Murray-Boyles, Walter ruled out for Raptors season opener vs. Hawks

The former ninth overall pick, Murray-Boyles, missed the team's last preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets with the same injury, with head coach Darko Rajakovic calling the issue day-to-day. Murray Boyles averaged 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over three preseason games. Yet his impact has jumped off the screen far more than the numbers indicated, particularly on the defensive end.
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fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Raptors take a risk with talented young guard and avoid being burned

Lawson made his way to Toronto by a circuitous route. The Canadian native attended South Carolina before going undrafted in 2021. After a year in the G League, the Minnesota Timberwolves scooped him up onto a two-way contract and he made his NBA debut. A few months later, he was waived and joined the Dallas Mavericks, ultimately hitting free agency once more last fall.
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#scottie-barnes
Toronto
fromRaptors Rapture
6 days ago

Brandon Ingram says what critics don't want to acknowledge about Raptors' future

Deep defensive depth gives the Toronto Raptors a realistic chance to surprise the Eastern Conference despite offensive execution and scoring inconsistencies.
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Egor Demin debuts with promise as Nets drop preseason finale to Raptors

The eighth overall pick in June's draft checked in with 10:40 left in the second quarter, Brooklyn trailing by 14, and was immediately met by Toronto's swarming defense. The moment tested his composure, but Demin looked comfortable from the start - handling the ball with confidence, helping organize the offense and flashing his defensive instincts with an early block and a pair of sharp deflections.
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fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

Raptors sign Maryland Forward Julian Reese

Reese is a 6'9″ forward who mainly plays under the basket and uses him length and size to aid him on the defensive end. He was a four-year player at Maryland and saw steady improvement to his game during his time there. In his final season at Maryland he posted averages of 13.3 points per game, 9 rebounds per game, as well as 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 55.5 percent from the field.
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#roster-cuts
#preseason
fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago
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Brandon Ingram shines in debut: Raptors vs Nuggets recap

Raptors lost the preseason opener to the Nuggets but showed strong defense, forcing 31 turnovers, with promising debuts from Brandon Ingram and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago
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Gameday: Nuggets @ Raptors, October 6th

Toronto Raptors open 2025-26 preseason in Vancouver with a new starting lineup featuring Brandon Ingram and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles vying for rotation roles.
#jakob-poeltl
Toronto
fromRaptors Rapture
1 week ago

Returning Raptors guard seeks to make the most of his second chance

Jared Rhoden returned to the Toronto Raptors' training camp roster in late September 2025 but faces uncertain roster longevity due to depth and past injury.
#collin-murray-boyles
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

How will the Raptors stagger their starting lineup?

Raptors must quickly build starter chemistry and optimize staggered rotations, ensuring two ball handlers and a deep 10–11 player rotation to improve team flow.
#gradey-dick
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Knicks, Raptors agree to voluntarily dismiss lawsuit

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a 2023 lawsuit involving the alleged theft of thousands of confidential files, according to a court filing Friday that was obtained by ESPN. Spokespersons representing the teams issued the same statement to ESPN: "The Knicks and (Raptors owner Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) withdrew their respective claims and the matter is resolved. The Parties are focused on the future."
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fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago

Raptors catch fire from three, claim first pre-season win over Kings

Toronto teams posted major wins: Blue Jays advanced, Maple Leafs beat Canadiens, and Raptors defeated the Kings 130-122 with strong perimeter scoring.
fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago

Ingram & Murray-Boyles Dazzle in Different Ways for Raptors Win

Brandon Ingram got to display his above-the-break 3-point shooting very early as the beneficiary of a Mogbo short roll pass, and then a baseline-corner-atb sequence for two separate makes. It was immediately different from game 1 of the preseason, as the Raptors were succeeding in the halfcourt, and not necessarily reliant on getting out and running. A different bring up ball handler nearly every time and playing in space.
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fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago

The Toronto Raptors know who they are

No, the Toronto Raptors have lots to figure out.Even NBA intellectual extraordinaire, Zach Lowe, on his latest podcast with John Hollinger, proclaimed Toronto as one of the most confusing NBA teams heading into the season. Rightfully so. All the way down the roster there remain questions about fit, roles, rotations, long-term vision, you name it. General Manager, Bobby Webster, might claim to know the answers to those questions; so, too, might head coach, Darko Rajaković. But from the outside looking in, it's all opaque.
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fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago

Hello and Welcome interviews Ja'Kobe Walter: "We love each other"

Ja'Kobe Walter's defense is his primary pathway to increased minutes and a potential starting role with the Toronto Raptors.
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fromRaptors Republic
2 weeks ago

Samson's Final Training Camp Mailbag: Do They Inspire Confidence?

Raptors will run Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl as starters, with a deep 10-man bench and shorter, intense playing stints.
#training-camp
#luxury-tax
Toronto
fromRaptors Rapture
3 weeks ago

Draft guru gives astonishing prediction for the Raptors' current roster

Toronto Raptors project to improve to around 40+ wins in 2025-26 based on roster talent and depth, likely surpassing last season's 30 wins.
#jamal-shead
#immanuel-quickley
fromRaptors Rapture
3 weeks ago

Ex-Raptors guard seems to have no love lost for Toronto after parting ways

Brown was a key x-factor for the Denver Nuggets during their 2023 NBA championship run. After the team celebrated their victory and moved into the 2023 offseason, Brown hit free agency. During the team parade, he highlighted that re-signing with the Nuggets was a priority for him. However, Brown decided to chase the bigger payday, signing a two-year, $45 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.
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3 weeks ago

Raptors fans are already falling in love with Sandro Mamukelashvili

Sando Mamukelashvili will become an instant fan favorite in Toronto by playing hard, engaging fans, embracing the city, and providing backup center scoring and floor-stretching.
fromRaptors Republic
3 weeks ago

'Everything starts on the defensive end, we want to dominate on that end' Darko Rajakovic on Toronto's focus this year

In the opening moments of his media day availability, Toronto Raptors head coach made it clear what the Toronto Raptors will be hanging their hat on this year and that's defense. Last season after the all star break the Toronto Raptors had the second best defense in the league, only behind the 2025 NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. "When we talk about defense I really believe that everything starts with Scottie Barnes... our identity starts with him" said Rajakovic.
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fromRaptors Republic
3 weeks ago

Toronto Raptors' 2025-26 Media Day Open Thread

For the first time in a long time, I sat across from the highest ranking Toronto Raptors decision maker without hearing the words "We will win again in Toronto." There was no plea for confidence from the fanbase. No urgent reminders of the status of the city or franchise. Bobby Webster's media availability was, in my estimation, fairly emotionless and pragmatic.
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3 weeks ago

The bold prediction that will define Raptors' upcoming season

The Toronto Raptors aim for a meaningful improvement in 2024-25, targeting roughly 37.5–39.5 wins and potentially cracking 40 after key roster additions and entering year three under Darko Rajakovic.
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fromRaptors Republic
3 weeks ago

Likelihood of Raptors' having same roster by end of year 'zero' according to Webster

The Toronto Raptors expect roster changes this season and are built to pivot at the trade deadline while prioritizing on-court competitiveness over immediate financial pressure.
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