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After “20 years and 1 day,” Kyle Lowry comes out to retire a Raptor
July 7th, 7/7, is a date that will live in infamy for the world of Toronto sports, because one of our prodigal sons has finally come home, for good. As the clock wound down to 9:30, a hush fell over the room all of a sudden, a blanket of silence broken only by the murmurs […]
5 things to expect from this Summer League Roster
Las Vegas Summer League is only days away and suspense is starting to build as rosters, schedules, and media continues to be released. The Raptors first game will be against Boston this Friday at 9pm ET. Leading up to this, let’s take a look at five outcomes we’d like to see from this year’s roster: […]
Tempo Check: The season in three plays
The Toronto Tempo are back in action at 3 p.m. today against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, after more than a week off due to the Commissioner’s Cup Championship. The Tempo sit 9-10 in the standings, in ninth place in their push for the eight-team WNBA playoffs, with the team’s […]
Will this year’s Summer League Raptors reveal future playoff pieces?
This year’s iteration of the Toronto Raptors Summer League team has high expectations. Last summer, the Raptors made it to the semi-finals before falling to the Sacramento Kings. The Raptors brought a defence-first roster headlined by Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Ulrich Chomche, and Chucky Hepburn. The group was flanked by veterans […]
Raptors Cheat Sheet: Everything you need to know about Jamarion Sharp
When the Toronto Raptors announced their 2026 Summer League roster, the most fascinating takeaway was seemingly the inclusion of Collin Murray-Boyles, especially after a superhuman rookie campaign. But on second glance, it was the addition of Jamarion Sharp, a seven-foot-five centre who dominated the NBA G League last season. The 24-year-old big man is in […]
Team Canada wins 5th straight FIBA game, takes down Puerto Rico
The Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team has defeated Puerto Rico in a thriller, advancing to the second round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Andrew Nembhard combined for 49 points, with only 3 turnovers between the pair, as their scoring led Team Canada to victory. “Hamilton might need an NBA team,” Shai cracked after the game. And if […]
Team Canada faces off with Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
While all of North America is being taken over by FIFA-mania with the World Cup in full swing, FIBA, The Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is gearing up for their own World Cup in 2027. Today in Hamilton, facing off against the Puerto Rican team, Canada is primed to contend more effectively than ever before, with […]
A flurry of moves is making the Raptors’ biggest weakness even more glaring
Kicking off in full gear The last 48 hours feel more like a week has passed, even though NBA Free Agency just started a couple of days ago. The Raptors have landed the central piece that opens themselves a new championship window, and this time it won’t be on a one-year rental — the Klaw […]
Kyle Lowry wants us to put the breaks on retirement talk
Now, this isn’t me saying that Kyle Lowry isn’t hanging up the shorts. It’s been widely reported, starting with Michael Grange, that after 20 years in the National Basketball Association, Kyle Lowry intends to retire this offseason, and fulfill his promise to come back to the Toronto Raptors on a one-day contract to retire in […]
The Raptors are betting on Darko Rajaković
The Toronto Raptors are locking in their head coach for the future, committing to stability amidst a time of great uncertainty in the league. While it may seem like 2018 is just repeating itself over and over again, the Raptors’ front office is not trying to make a Dwane Casey out of Darko Rajaković, and […]
Raptors fans, say goodbye to Sandro Mamukelashvili
Mamuuu! Nooo! Shams Charania of ESPN has broken the news that newly minted free agent Sandro Mamukelashvili has officially signed a $52 million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, locking the centre-forward up for the next four years. It seems that as Toronto takes from one LA team, the other one takes back, and […]
This is what the Raptors gave up for Kawhi (and why it doesn’t matter)
The NBA world has been altered for the second time in a decade, as Kawhi Leonard has yet again made his way to the Toronto Raptors, seemingly in it for the long(ish) haul. The exact details of the trade have been revealed by Shams Charania to be as follows. Clippers Get: Raptors Get: What does […]
Reports confirm that Kawhi Leonard will be a Toronto Raptor: Again
No, your eyes do not deceive you, and you haven’t time travelled back to 2018. Kawhi Leonard, the 2-time Finals MVP will seemingly be returned to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade. In exchange for a package of Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first round picks, 2 second round picks, and a single pick […]
On Bobby’s Terms: Toronto nears acquisition of Kawhi Leonard
Will GM Bobby Webster say yes to the Clippers’ asking price? After an apparent “stall” in the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, the Raptors and Clippers are finalizing the deal that would send the 2x Finals MVP back to Canada. As per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, both teams have agreed on which players would surround the package, […]
Marking the midway point of CEBL season 8
We’re already halfway done this CEBL season. Kind of hard to believe, as only a few short weeks ago we kicked off with some of the most exciting matchups on the card. Now, each team has played at least 12 of their 24-game regular season schedule. This provides the perfect opportunity to look back on […]
The case for bringing the Klaw back to Toronto
Leonard adds something the Raptors have only had when they won the title in 2019 Yes, you’ve heard that right — the Toronto Raptors have been in dire need of a true number one option on offense since they won the Larry ‘O Brien trophy seven years ago. In the midst of the ongoing talks […]
Sandro Mamukelashvili declines player option, hits free agency
Ahead of free agency beginning on Tuesday, the Raptors’ centre has elected to test the market after turning down his 2.8 million dollar option, as per Shams Charania. Mamukelashvili was a core part of Toronto’s frontcourt in the 2025-26 season, where the big man posted averages of 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 stocks, playing […]
Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade coverage by Raptors HQ
This is what the Raptors gave up for Kawhi (and why it doesn’t matter) Reports confirm that Kawhi Leonard will be a Toronto Raptor: Again On Bobby’s Terms: Toronto nears acquisition of Kawhi Leonard The case for bringing the Klaw back to Toronto Kawhi Leonard trade talks intensify: Toronto is reportedly the only desired destination The Raptors could add Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown, but should they? Will Kawhi Leona...
Kawhi Leonard trade talks intensify: Toronto is reportedly the only desired destination
In the latest chapter of the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, the Clippers’ forward has supposedly knocked the San Antonio Spurs out of the equation, and as per Shams Charania, the only contender for a non Los Angeles trade would be the Toronto Raptors. Previously, Jake Fischer had reported that this was a two-horse race between […]
The Raptors could add Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown, but should they?
We’re not even that deep into the offseason, and the stories circulating the Raptors’ trade market are getting crazy. A possible return from the 2019 champion has already been discussed, in the wake of a report from Jake Fischer. This is a rumour that has only heated up more with the reporter breaking the news […]
Things it takes longer to do than for Marina Mabrey to score 53
In honour of Marina Mabrey matching the WNBA scoring record and searing her name in the history books, I wanted to reflect on the gravity of her hitting *the number* by comparing just how quickly the 37 minutes and 11 seconds it took her passed. What follows are a list of things it takes longer […]
Some Raptors fans haven’t warmed up to Allen Graves
The Toronto Raptors’ first round draft pick was shocking because of just how predictable it was. Allen Graves is not only viewed extremely favourably from an analytics standpoint, but is the archetypical Toronto Raptors player: a defensively minded forward who plays well on both sides of the ball. A one and done college player, the […]
Will Kawhi Leonard come back to the Toronto Raptors?
The Toronto Raptors are looking down the barrel of a decision they already made in 2018, one that brought them their first and only championship. Yes. Kawhi Leonard could become available for the Toronto Raptors, yet again. As per Jake Fischer, while Kawhi wants to stay in California with the Clippers, the only two teams […]
Toronto Raptors UDFA Tracker: Canadian joins roster
While the 2026 NBA Draft is officially over, that doesn’t mean teams aren’t still working the phones and making moves to improve their respective rosters. Players like Fred VanVleet and Jamison Battle are examples of undrafted free agents (UDFA) that ultimately contributed to playoff success. Here’s an updated list of UDFAs that have reportedly signed […]
Faith in the front office: Raptors HQ staff assign draft grades
The 2026 NBA Draft is over. We let our immediate thoughts marinate and after sitting in the Toronto Raptors’ post-draft press conference availability, here are our final grades: Rebecca: B Allen Graves It’s not hard to see why the Raptors see value here. An obvious option as a pick and pop player with solid shooting […]
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