The Toronto Raptors could make another significant roster move during the 2026-27 season after already bringing Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel believes Toronto remains one piece away from becoming a more serious championship contender and expects one of Immanuel Quickley , RJ Barrett , or Jakob Poeltl to eventually be moved. "I still think that the Raptors are one piece away," Siegel said on the Clutch Scoops podcast . "And you're going to see one of tho...
Jalen Brunson hosted the season premiere of Saturday Night Live, and he did not do it alone. Midway through his opening monologue, the Knicks captain said he would take questions from the audience, and the camera panned to Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart sitting in the crowd. Towns went first, wondering […]
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A lot was made about the fact that Kawhi Leonard left $11M on the table in negotiating a two-year, $115 million extension with the Toronto Raptors last week. Now we see that Steph Curry, signing his own two-year extension, has out-Kawhi'd Kawhi, scoring $1M more from the Golden State Warriors with a $116M deal — but he left a full $20M on the table, per reports. Stephen Curry’s 2-year, $116 Million extension is $20 MILLION LESS than what he was eligible for, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks 💰❌ ...
Given the short term of Bulls guard Norman Powell's contract and the roster overhaul of his former team, the Toronto Raptors, it may be time for a reunion.
Despite all the disappointment years ago when the Toronto faithful were so convinced the Raptors got it wrong at number 4, Scottie Barnes has done nothing but exceed expectations and lead the Toronto Raptors through an, at times, awkward rebuilding stage. Now, after a disappointing game seven exit, Toronto has swung for the fences in […]
Is Darko and Toronto headed towards a big year?
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The Raptors are about to play basketball. What should we watch for?
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The NBA is a league defined by legacy. Who has a ring, and who doesn’t. Who beat who in what finals, and what makes them the real G-O-A-T. Fans don’t just care who the best player was at any given time, but rather, what they represented, what they meant to a city, and whether or […]
The Rockets negotiated a cheaper deal with Kevin Durant than the Raptors did with Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard is sure to be a major asset for the Raptors, but GM Bobby Webster notes that his impact on this roster goes beyond on-court production.
The Clippers intend to waive center Jamarion Sharp and enter training camp with one of their three two-way contract slots open, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Sharp, 25, signed with Los Angeles in August after playing for the Raptors at summer league. The 7-foot-5 center averaged 7.4 points, 7.4 […]
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The Raptors gave Kawhi Leonard a big two-year extension.
Scottie Barnes shows more personality than Kawhi Leonard without even saying anything
Scottie Barnes found a way to steal the spotlight from Kawhi Leonard without saying a word. During a live report from the Toronto Raptors’ practice facility, CTV News Toronto sports reporter Sean Leathong was discussing Leonard’s $115 million extension when Barnes casually walked into the shot with his lunch in hand. Barnes was not exactly […]
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The Toronto Raptors have high expectations. Immanuel Quickley could be the most important player in their quest to make a deep playoff run. Here are three reasons why: Explosive Three-point Shooter Among the litany of reasons why the 2018-19 roster was perfectly crafted to optimize Kawhi Leonard, none was arguably more important than the spacing […]
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon to discuss the ongoing contract extension discussions between Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks including how this could set the tone for the future in New York. Then, the guys discuss some interesting quotes from Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Thunder Sam Presti with regards to OKC’s commitment to keeping their title contending squad together. Finally, we tackle how strong Kawhi Leonard’s extension with the Raptors is and e...
The Toronto Raptors do not expect Kawhi Leonard’s new contract to affect their ability to negotiate an extension with RJ Barrett, general manager Bobby Webster said. Asked whether Leonard’s two-year, $115 million extension would have an impact on Barrett’s contract situation, Webster pointed to ownership’s willingness to spend. “No, I think ownership has been incredibly […]
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The Raptors are cool again. Adding a seven-time all-NBA selection following one of the best seasons of his career will do that for a team. Twelve months ago, the Raptors were coming off a 30-win season. The hope internally was they would get themselves into the mix for a spot in the Play-in Tournament. Playing meaningful basketball was the goal. Instead, they won 46 games, finished fifth and very nearly upset the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. And then they went out and (even...
Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni discuss where the Raptors stand.
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Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster spoke about Austrian center Jakob Poeltl 's health status after a season riddled with injuries. In a press conference before the upcoming season, Webster said that Poeltl 'looks good', but remained vague on specific details: "Jak looks good. Time will tell as far as we ramp up to training camp. He's in good spirits, good shape," Webster revealed. "I think going home is good for anyone, and I think he's come back with the motivation and willingness ...
The Raptors paid a considerable price to bring back Kawhi Leonard. Bobby Webster does not believe that emptied the cupboard. Toronto’s president of basketball operations said the team still has enough draft capital and financial flexibility to pursue another major addition if the opportunity arises. The Raptors sent the Clippers two first-round picks, two second-rounders and a first-round swap for Leonard earlier this month. “We gave up some assets, but I think we’ve been disciplined over the ...
The Raptors paid a considerable price to bring back Kawhi Leonard. Bobby Webster does not believe that emptied the cupboard. Toronto’s president of basketball operations said the team still has enough draft capital and financial flexibility to pursue another major addition if the opportunity arises. The Raptors sent the Clippers two first-round picks, two second-rounders […]
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The Raptors are giving Tyreke Key and Nimari Burnett an opportunity to compete in training camp. Both guards signed Exhibit 10 contracts and are included on Toronto’s camp roster, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. They join Nate Bittle and Andre Jackson Jr. among the team’s camp invitees. Key already has a connection to the […]
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