MIAMI – With Giannis Antetokounmpo starting a new chapter in the NBA with the Miami Heat this season, the first glimpse of how the team will operate with the two-time MVP came in Saturday’s 128-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the preseason opener. As other newcomers join the Heat with Antetokounmpo, like Tim Hardaway […]
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When the Toronto Raptors drafted Jaden Bradley this offseason, the original plan was for the incoming rookie to be on a two-way contract. And in the days leading up to NBA Summer League, he did sign a two-way deal. But with training camps underway, the Raptors made the decision to convert the former Arizona star’s […]
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Toronto Raptors sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles recently spoke about what last season’s seven-game Eastern Conference First Round loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers did for his confidence (averaged 14.4 PPG/3.0 ORB/3.4 DRB/2.4 APG/1.9 TOV/1.3 SPG/1.1 BPG/2.3 PF/65.6% FG/77.3% FT in 27.3 MPG). (via Hello and Welcome): “It really just, I don’t know. That’s like the best basketball […]
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Darko Rajakovic should test if RJ Barrett's on-ball skill set could be maximized by running with the Raptors' second unit.
The Raptors have a knack for finding gritty guards who make an impact, and after a strong preseason showing against the Heat — Chucky Hepburn could be next up.
A pair of reports make it seem like the Toronto Raptors trading for veteran center Myles Turner at some point […]
Kevin O'Connor pointing to Kel'el Ware potentially being available this season could open the door for Toronto to add a needed skill set to their big rotation.
The Toronto Raptors rewarded their point guard, Jamal Shead, with a new contract. Shead's growth is a great example for Chicago Bulls rookie Jaylin Sellers.
MIAMI – With the Heat’s offseason headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, another newcomer on the team is one who has been familiar with the team since he was young. As the Heat made their preseason debut with Saturday’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors, it featured a standout performance by Tim Hardaway Jr., […]
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MIAMI – As new Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo made his preseason debut in Saturday’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the preseason opener, it also marked the first game for sharpshooter Klay Thompson. With the new-look Heat featuring Thompson along with Antetokounmpo, the three-point specialist would reveal what continues to impress him about […]
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After a hot-and-cold start, Collin Murray-Boyles emerged as one of the more exciting rookies in last year’s loaded draft class. The versatile big man, whom the Raptors selected ninth overall in 2025, is looking to carry his momentum this season, aided by the leaner physique he worked on all summer, writes Josh Lewenberg for TSN. […]
Scottie Barnes is looking forward to his on-court dynamic with Kawhi Leonard as the Toronto Raptors gear up for the 2026-27 NBA season. Barnes has been playing in the NBA since 2021, preparing for his sixth season with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in […]
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After being waived by the Raptors, Andre Jackson Jr. could sign with the Celtics for the same reasons Devin Carter did.
MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo making his preseason debut with the team in Saturday’s 129=-105 win over the Toronto Raptors, the basketball world got a glimpse of how the two-time MVP fits with his new team. After the impressive debut, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra compared Antetokounmpo to legendary point guard Magic […]
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One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most intriguing offseason pickups was Sandro Mamukelashvili. After struggling to find his NBA footing through four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks, he broke out in 2025-26 as a key reserve for the Toronto Raptors. Mamu averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, […]
The Raptors really need to add more depth to their frontcourt to hold their own in the Eastern Conference this season.
The Toronto Raptors’ 2026 offseason comes down to three words: “worth the wait.” The Raptors have quietly built one of the NBA’s most tenacious defensive units. Their lengthy pieces like All-Defensive Second Team Honoree Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Brandon Ingram made their opponents’ lives miserable. Their defense-oriented team pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven […]
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The Raptors brought back a familiar face Monday, signing forward Tyson Degenhart to an Exhibit 10 contract and waiving wing Andre Jackson Jr., as Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reported. Degenhart spent last season with Raptors 905 after going undrafted out of Boise State. He averaged 8.5 points and shot nearly 39 percent from three in […]
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Kawhi Leonard hasn’t played in preseason yet.
The Toronto Raptors announced they signed forward Tyson Degenhart and waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. The team did not disclose the financial terms of the contract. The 6-foot-8 power forward spent the 2025-2026 season with the NBA G League’s Raptors 905, averaging 8.5 points, three rebounds and 1.3 assists across 21 minutes in 50 games. ... Read more
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Darius Garland is preparing to be the leader of the Los Angeles Clippers after the team sent away Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors . In a conversation with Marc J. Spears of Andscape , Garland revealed his health status after he has been dealing with toe issues since March of 2025, which affected his ability to play to the full extent of his abilities. "Body is good. Toe is 100 percent," Garland said. "I've been working a lot on that all summer. I'm ready to go, man, 100 percent. I've been...
The Magic have signed Mike Sharavjamts, the team announced Monday (Twitter link). It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel, who reports (via Twitter) that Sharavjamts will be waived later in the day. If Sharavjamts spends at least 60 days with Orlando’s G League team, the Osceola Magic, he’d be […]
The Raptors certainly have a type. On Monday, Toronto waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. and signed 6’8” forward Tyson Degenhart. Degenhart has played in the G League for the Raptors 905 since 2025, and was efficient last year in a reserve role, shooting 54/38/71 for the season in an average of 21 minutes per game. […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his pre-season debut with the Miami Heat and came out winning 129-105 against the Toronto Raptors. “It’s almost like being alive again,” he said after experiencing the team’s Heat Culture left behind by Pat Riley. Antetokounmpo was used to spending his off-season in Greece and arriving only a few days before media […]
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Jamal Shead reminded everyone after the Raptors preseason opener that his impact is well beyond the box score, which is exactly why Toronto extended him.