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Alijah Martin is approaching second Raptors season with the right defensive mindset
Alijah Martin is ready for his second season with the Raptors.
Raptors' media day motivation could fuel an even better defensive Scottie Barnes
Darko Rajakovic and Scottie Barnes' comments about his All-Defensive First Team snub should excite Raptors fans about Barnes' defensive impact in 2026-27.
Jakob Poeltl’s offseason focus for Raptors was health
The big man is back to feeling like himself. The post Jakob Poeltl’s offseason focus for Raptors was health first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard's rebounding can't remain overlooked after Darko Rajakovic's quote
Darko Rajakovic highlighted defensive rebounding as one way they expect Kawhi Leonard to impact this year's Raptors team, and he couldn't be more right.
NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘legacy’ reason for rejecting other trade suitors besides Raptors
During the Toronto Raptors NBA Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, veteran star Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past after agreeing to a $115 million extension following his return trade. He discussed his departure to the Los Angeles Clippers after winning the 2019 title, explaining to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic that his decision […] The post NBA rumors: Kawhi Leonard’s ‘legacy’ reason for rejecting other trade suitors besides Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kawhi Returns, Everyone is Jacked – Raptors Media Day Takeaways
Samson, Tre, and Es talk about Media Day. The post Kawhi Returns, Everyone is Jacked – Raptors Media Day Takeaways first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return
There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day. So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard told reporters Monday, via Michael Grange of Sportsnet. “You want to hear about the investigation.” Yes. Yes, they did. After all, Leonard’s final […] The post Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return appeared first on Hoops Wire .
What’s really going on with Brandon Ingram’s partially torn Achilles injury
LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers held Media Day on Monday, and were surprisingly transparent about the team’s current injury situation. Brandon Ingram, newly acquired from the Toronto Raptors in the trade for Kawhi Leonard, has been in the gym working for several weeks, but has not been doing so at 100 percent health. During […] The post What’s really going on with Brandon Ingram’s partially torn Achilles injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kings Reporters Caught on Hot Mic Calling Ben Simmons “Cringe” and Zach LaVine a “Prick”
Last season, Raptors reporters landed in hot water after leaked audio caught them talking about Scottie Barnes. Now, Sacramento has its own hot-mic problem. During the Kings’ media day, reporters were caught in an unfiltered conversation about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine that quickly went far beyond basketball. The original livestream has since been taken […] The post Kings Reporters Caught on Hot Mic Calling Ben Simmons “Cringe” and Zach LaVine a “Prick” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former Raptor Brandon Ingram to miss start of 2026-27 NBA season with partial Achilles tear
Former Raptor Brandon Ingram has a longer road to health than previously known. The post Former Raptor Brandon Ingram to miss start of 2026-27 NBA season with partial Achilles tear first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all
Just like the rest of the league, RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors surely want what the New York Knicks just had –a downtown NBA championship parade. During media day on Monday, the former Duke Blue Devils star Barrett shared his true feelings on seeing his former team, the Knicks, end a drought that lasted […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Knicks stars react honestly to New York winning 2026 NBA title
RJ Barrett has nothing but love and happiness for the New York Knicks for winning it all in the past NBA season. The former Knicks star shares his honest thoughts on the Knicks' NBA title run during the Toronto Raptors' Media Day. "I still have a lot of friends over there, so I was kind of happy for them that they were able to achieve that," Barrett said. "When I got drafted, the team was horrible. I've been to the playoffs twice over there, so I definitely was able to have a small part in the...
Raptors have a ready-made solution to support bold CMB–Jakob Poeltl lineup strategy
Darko Rajaković plans to pair Collin Murray-Boyles with Jakob Poeltl, but Toronto will need shooting and defensive versatility to make it work.
Darko Rajakovic’s Jamison Battle assessment bodes well for Raptors’ 3-point leap
Jamison Battle put in the work this summer.
Brandon Ingram Has Torn Achilles, Will Miss Start of Season for Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers shared some bad news today. Recently-acquired guard Brandon Ingram will miss the start of the 2026-27 NBA Season due to a partially-torn Achilles tendon. The Clippers acquired Ingram from the Toronto Raptors two weeks ago in exchange for embattled forward Kawhi Leonard. Ingram averaged 21.5 points in 33.8 minutes over 77 […]
Scottie Barnes’ ambitious defensive goal is well within reach this season
Darko Rajakovic and Scottie Barnes set one clear goal for the latter’s season.
Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after shocking Achilles injury
Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers completed their trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, bringing back a package headlined by Brandon Ingram and draft compensation. Now, the team has gotten an unfortunate update on Ingram’s status as the new season approaches. “The Clippers say they’ve found a partially torn Achilles in Brandon Ingram’s foot […] The post Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after shocking Achilles injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kawhi Leonard dodges Clippers talk at Raptors media day: ‘I already was a distraction for the past 70 days’
Kawhi Leonard has officially returned to the Toronto Raptors after his trade was held up most of the summer amid the NBA’s investigation into his former team. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Clippers accepted their historic penalty, appointed an interim governor, and finalized a trade to send Leonard back to Toronto for two first-round…
Leonard on new beginnings: ‘I need pressure or a winning situation’
Early during Kawhi Leonard’s highly anticipated 2026-27 Toronto Raptors Media Day availability, he fielded a question from The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith on what he learned about himself in the past year. His response hit the Los Angeles Clippers fanbase like a wall more daunting than the one in their home arena: “I need pressure […]
Kawhi Leonard: “I just want to focus on basketball again”
Kawhi Leonard addressed the media for the first time since returning to the Toronto Raptors, saying he wants to leave the controversy surrounding his return behind and concentrate on basketball. Speaking at Raptors media day on Monday, Leonard acknowledged that reporters wanted to ask about the NBA investigation but said he had discussed the situation […] The post Kawhi Leonard: “I just want to focus on basketball again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Five important takeaways from Darko Rajakovic’s media day availability
When Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic wrapped up during the team’s 2026-27 Media Day, he jokingly gave the writers, content creators, and personnel a piece of tongue-in-cheek advice: “You’re too serious…got to loosen up.” It was met with laughter in the room, but Rajakovic was right. Kawhi Leonard’s return has seemingly elevated the entire […]
Of course ‘fun guy’ Kawhi Leonard was asked about iconic laugh at Raptors Media Day
While Toronto Raptors veteran Kawhi Leonard reflected on his past, he couldn’t escape the moment his iconic laugh went viral during Media Day in 2018. Eight years removed from the iconic laugh after telling a room full of reporters that he’s a “fun guy” despite his stoic demeanor, Leonard addressed the moment at this year’s […] The post Of course ‘fun guy’ Kawhi Leonard was asked about iconic laugh at Raptors Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game
If the jumper won't always fall. Quickley has a backup plan. The post Immanuel Quickley is bringing another dimension to his game first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard Refuses To Discuss Clippers Salary Cap Investigation: “I Just Want To Focus On Basketball”
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss the NBA’s Clippers investigation at Raptors media day, saying he wants to focus entirely on basketball.
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