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In addition to Johni Broome (Clippers) and AJ Hoggard (Raptors), 10 other players were waived by their respective teams on Thursday, according to the official transactions log at NBA.com. Here are the other players who were released: Keon Johnson (Hawks) Jordan Riley (Pistons) Payton Sandfort (Timberwolves) Nate Santos (Timberwolves) Keylan Boone (Trail Blazers) Barry Dunning […]
Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni discuss where the Raptors stand.
The Panel debates whether the Toronto Raptors are too top-heavy heading into the new NBA season. Do the Raptors have enough depth behind their top players, or are they relying too much on their stars to carry the team? The panel breaks down the Raptors roster, depth, star power, and chances of competing in the Eastern Conference. 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/b_ztwjyagrY 📅 Live Episodes Every Week: Weekdays @ 11AM EST 💻 JOIN OUR DISCORD ➜ https://discord.gg/YHJXmUCE7z 🤝 PARTNERS ...
Toronto's ready for training camp. The post Raptors sign Key, waive Hoggard to finalize training camp roster first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Toronto Raptors didn’t make that many moves during the offseason, but the one move they did make could lead them to being one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. That move was trading for Kawhi Leonard, and adding him to a team that is ready to compete could be scary. The Raptors […] The post Raptors rumors: ClutchPoints insider puts 3 players on trade notice after Kawhi Leonard deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Panel debates the fit between Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes and whether the two stars can truly complement each other on the court. Can Scottie Barnes’ playmaking, defense, and versatility work alongside Kawhi’s scoring and two-way game? The Panel breaks down their roles, strengths, weaknesses, and what this duo could mean for the Raptors and the NBA. 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/b_ztwjyagrY 📅 Live Episodes Every Week: Weekdays @ 11AM EST 💻 JOIN OUR DISCORD ➜ https://disc...
The Raptors signed and subsequently waived guard AJ Hoggard on Thursday, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter links). Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Hoggard’s contract almost certainly featured Exhibit 10 language. After being waived, he’s now on track to earn a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least […]
The Raptors surrendered two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a first-round pick swap in order to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers earlier this month, but president of basketball operations Bobby Webster doesn’t view that deal as an all-in move. He told reporters on Thursday that he believes the team is well positioned to […]
The Raptors are filling out their depth. The post Raptors sign AJ Hoggard to deal ahead of training camp first appeared on Raptors Republic .
The Toronto Raptors recently signed newly acquired wing Kawhi Leonard to a lucrative contract extension that secures his future with Toronto through the 2028-29 season. The move comes just days after their trade for Leonard with the Los Angeles Clippers was finally completed following the NBA’s investigation into Los Angeles. Now, some fans are wondering […] The post Raptors rumors: Will Kawhi Leonard’s extension impact potential new RJ Barrett deal? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bobby Webster was made available for the media today in a press conference to start the 2026-2027 season, and took the time to share some insight into the team going for a second title in franchise history. “We have a first round pick in each of the next 4 years. That’s probably important to note… ... Read more The post “If we wanna go for it we definitely can still go for it,” Bobby Webster on the Raptors potentially contending for a title first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Somehow, someway, we are only days away from the onslaught of media day and the opening of training camps in the NBA. A summer full of ideas, concepts, defensive schemes and drawn-up sets is closer to coming to fruition. Optimism can come and go, but this is the time of year where you can say the majority of teams are going to feel the most hopeful. My mind starts to think about the contenders. Not just the Knicks, Spurs, and Thunders of the world, but the dark-horse contenders — the teams who...
Bobby Webster didn’t speak the quiet part out loud, but he spoke volumes, regardless. In his first extended comments since reacquiring Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors general manager avoided any ‘championship or bust’ proclamations, but with training camp about to open, he acknowledged that the bar for the current roster is considerably higher than it was a year ago. “If I think back to last year, I sat here and I said, ‘the most important thing for this group (is) can we compete every nigh...
The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into a new era after trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, with interim CEO/governor John Gibson addressing the franchise’s direction for the first time. Leonard was officially traded on Sept. 14, with Los Angeles receiving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap […] The post Clippers thank Kawhi Leonard after Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith reacts to the New York Knicks stalling extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns and Kawhi Leonard agreeing to a 2-year/$115M contract with the Toronto Raptors. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NBA
Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley has become a fairly polarizing figure, but Kawhi Leonard's return has positioned him to quiet his critics.
The Toronto Raptors may not be finished making major moves after bringing Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. With training camp opening next week, Raptors general manager Bobby Webster indicated Thursday that Toronto still has enough draft capital to make another aggressive move as it enters the 2026-27 season with renewed championship aspirations. “If we […] The post Raptors GM Bobby Webster teases all-in move after Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster has revealed that negotiations to bring Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto began around draft week, with the organization taking time to evaluate the risks before completing the deal. "We wouldn't have agreed to the deal if we didn't have a level of confidence it would get done," Webster told reporters on Thursday, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN . Toronto's familiarity with Leonard also played an important role. The 35-year-old previously spent the 2018-19 s...
"Those habits are the ones we are expecting to rub off the most" The post “He has a really high level of work ethic and excellence,” Bobby Webster on Kawhi’s impact on Toronto’s roster first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard came in at number-fifteen in ESPN’s NBA ranks.
General Manager of the Raptors, Bobby Webster, addressed members of the press this morning ahead of the upcoming media day. He fielded questions on the proverbial summer of love between the Raptors, Clippers, and Kawhi Leonard, as well as giving his thoughts on both the off-season and the season ahead. Here are four key takeaways. […]
The Toronto Raptors need Kawhi Leonard to stay healthy to contend, but his injury history is extensive. RJ Barrett is the key to navigating it.
With the return of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the front office needs to address one issue that has been an ongoing problem.
The Duke of York isn’t done with Toronto yet. At least, if everything goes according to plan. After being traded from the Knicks, RJ Barrett went on to have his best scoring season in 2024-25 , where he stepped up in a big way to give the Raptors momentum with Scottie Barnes out for a […]
The Raptors are going to regret the contract extension.