Basketball is back! The Miami Heat officially tip off their 2026 preseason tonight, taking on the Toronto Raptors at Videotron Centre in Québec City — and all eyes will be on the first look at Miami’s completely revamped roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his Heat debut alongside Bam Adebayo, while Klay Thompson, Andrew […]
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The Miami Heat’s training camp wrapped up this week, as they will play their first preseason game on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Canada Games. There were plenty of storylines to track from their three-day camp in Boca Raton, Fla., but which players will be fighting for their jobs — one way […]
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Who to look out for in Toronto's preseason opener.
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It’s hard to believe we’ve finally made it through the summer and tonight, the first preseason game of 2026-2027 season tips off for the Toronto Raptors. As is customary, it is one of two NBA Canada Series games, tonight being hosted by Quebec City. This has been a great tradition since 2012, allowing more of […]
Here’s Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter on personal/team goals for 2026-27. (via Hello and Welcome): “Just be better than last year. I want to take my defense to another level. It’s a goal of mine to be top in the league in steals. I want to be a top defender, known as that. I feel […]
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Let the 2026-27 Raptors season (kind of) begin!
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There is only one thing that the 2026 Raptors share in common with the championship team from 2019: Kawhi Leonard. The first to leave, yet the only one in Toronto today. A man who has never failed to reach the top of the mountain as a Raptor. Granted, he was only a Raptor for one […]
Ja’Kobe Walter has set a bold defensive target with the Raptors. His next step could shape his role and the team’s ambitions.
A previously unknown Achilles injury may have likely contributed to Brandon Ingram’s disappointing 2026 postseason production with Toronto.
A troubling Brandon Ingram update adds a new wrinkle to the Raptors’ bold decision to trade for Kawhi Leonard.
Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat looking to display their new-look team in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, the franchise is looking to start the new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo with a bang. As the Heat got done with training camp at Florida Atlantic University on Friday, star Bam […]
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The Toronto Raptors may need to give RJ Barrett the same contract extension that the New York Knicks gave Mikal Bridges.
Samson Folk does a deep dive on Jamal Shead.
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Here is a dream Raptors trade that turns RJ Barrett and five picks into Donovan Clingan and injured young scorer Shaedon Sharpe.
The offseason work is already underway.
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The Jack Armstrong era continues.
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With the summer of 2026 coming to a close, Kawhi Leonard has officially joined the Toronto Raptors after months of agonizing waiting. Now, with Leonard on the team alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors have put together a very solid foursome capable of scoring, facilitating, and defending well. Adding a […]
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ESPN has named two Raptors forwards as making their list of the top-20 players in the NBA. It’s great to see Toronto finally standing amongst the big dogs of the league, both from a media perception perspective, and a roster construction one. The front office is doing the right things, and the outlets are in […]
Rogers Communications, the Canadian communications/media giant that previously owned 75% of Maple Leafs Sport & Entertainment, now has 100% control of the Raptors’ parent company, per a press release from Rogers. Rogers held a 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment up until September 2024, when it bought out BCE (Bell)’s 37.5% stake in […]
After 13 years in the NBA, playing for eight different teams, veteran center Kelly Olynyk is about to make an intriguing choice in free agency. Italian outlets are reporting that the 35-year-old big man is signing with BC Roma. According to Italian reports, NBA veteran Kelly Olynyk is close to reaching an agreement with BC Roma! 👀🇮🇹 The 35-year-old Canadian could become the latest big name to join the ambitious project backed by Luka Doncic and Donnie Nelson! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zSbJjeA756...
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, including Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca and Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca (Twitter links), third-year guard Jamal Shead said his new extension with the Raptors came together relatively quickly. “I thought the offer they gave me was really fair. Honestly, above fair,” Shead said of his three-year, $24MM extension. “They believe in […]
The Toronto Raptors locked up guard Jamal Shead on a three-year, $24 million contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season, according to ESPN's...
4:27 pm: Shead’s extension is official, the Raptors confirmed in a press release (Twitter link via Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca). “From the 45th pick in the draft to the integral role he has carved out with our team, Jamal’s leadership, hard work, and tenacity earned this. We’re thrilled he’ll be a Raptor for seasons to come,” […]
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history last season by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards. The feat was the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe’s 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006. Bam’s passing Kobe and his effort to reach 83 points drew widespread criticism from several NBA fans and […]
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The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances. Jalen Duren's Holdout, Training Camp Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/ThOGVmQUUT — ClutchPoints […]
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