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• Allen Graves on why he's ready for the NBA. 🦖

  26-06-2026 18:25 via youtube.com
  
  Allen Graves on why he's ready for the NBA. 🦖
  
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• Raptors lock in Alijah Martin for two more years

  01-07-2026 21:30 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Happy Canada Day Raptors fans. Alijah Martin is staying in Toronto.The 24 year-old guard has agreed to a two-year, $4.8 million deal to remain with the team, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday.The second year of the contract is partially guaranteed, according to Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy, giving the Raptors some added roster flexibility moving forward.Martin was drafted in the second round (39th overall) by the Raptors during the 2025 NBA Draft after a strong college career that
  
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• Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants “to retire” as a Raptor

  01-07-2026 18:39 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The reunion is official. Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor again, but this time it feels completely different.The Raptors acquired Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, second-round picks in 2030 and 2033, and a 2027 first-round pick swap.According to ESPN‘s Shams Charania, Leonard didn’t just want another chance to compete for a championship. He wanted something bigger. He wanted to finish h
  
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• Report: Former Raptor Sandro Mamukelashvili signs with Lakers

  01-07-2026 18:17 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  As was to be expected after the Toronto Raptors added Kawhi Leonard, the team has now officially lost last year’s super sub Sandro Mamukelashvili. Shams Charania is reporting that he will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers at a price range that is too rich for Toronto’s blood.Just in: Free agent F/C Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal to sign with Los Angeles Lakers, with a player option for the fourth season, sources tell ESPN. Big fully guaranteed deal f
  
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• Next moves the Raptors need to make after bringing back Kawhi Leonard

  01-07-2026 18:04 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors actually pulled it off. Seven years after Kawhi Leonard led the franchise to its first NBA championship in 2019, Toronto has brought him back.It wasn’t cheap. Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks are heading to the Los Angeles Clippers. That’s a massive price to pay, but it also sends a clear message: the Raptors believe their championship window is open.Teams don’t trade that kind of package for a 35-yea
  
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• Why Kawhi Leonard is a perfect fit for this Raptors team

  01-07-2026 16:50 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors are hoping that lightning, indeed, strikes twice in the same place.
  In a stunning move, the franchise is going for it in a major way by going back to their ex.
  Or, rather, their ex is going back to them.
  Kawhi Leonard has been traded to the Toronto Raptors, reuniting the Klaw and the North after 7 seasons in Los Angeles playing for the Clippers.
  With this move, the Raptors vault themselves into championship contention and are taking a swing, a gamble, a risk, in hopes that th
  
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• The Kawhi Leonard trade is one of the Raptors’ best moves in years

  01-07-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Well, it happened once again; Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor.
  Honestly, when I heard the initial rumblings regarding a potential Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Raptors, I was initially concerned about what a young (and arguably deep) Raps team would have to give up to secure a player of Kawhi’s calibre. However, I think the overall trade for the Raptors, and the general direction in which the team is headed, are both phenomenal.
  Let’s discuss what the Raptors gave up. The Raptors
  
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• The Kawhi Leonard reunion is official

  01-07-2026 01:23 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Raptors fans, it’s actually happening. Kawhi Leonard is coming back to Toronto.According to ESPN‘s Shams Charania, “Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors has been agreed to, sources tell ESPN.”Trade details:Clippers receive: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, 2030 and 2033 second-round picks and a 2027 first-round swapRaptors receive: Kawhi LeonardYes, that Kawhi. The one who hit the shot. The one who made Jurassic Park erupt. The one
  
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• Goodbye to Brandon Ingram

  30-06-2026 23:58 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Brandon Ingram’s time in Toronto is over.
  On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that the Raptors had acquired Kawhi Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and draft capital, marking the end of the 28-year-old’s tenure with the franchise. He was only here for one full season, but Ingram left his mark on this franchise, and while it didn’t end the way he wanted, or lasted as long as he may have anticipated, Ingram’s stint with the Raptors should undoubtedly be view
  
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• KAWHI LEONARD IS A RAPTOR – TRADE REACTION AND ANALYSIS

  30-06-2026 23:36 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni & Trevon Heath to breakdown the Raptors latest move.From Louis’ piece:
  “We’ll have much more on Toronto’s future moves tomorrow morning. For now, let’s focus on how the team will be able to do so. How does the acquisition of Leonard change Toronto’s books?Outgoing from Toronto are Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. Ingram will earn $40 M next season, while Dick is slated to earn $7.1 M. Leonard, on the oth
  
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• How will the addition of Kawhi Leonard change the Raptors’ financial outlook?

  30-06-2026 23:08 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Kawhi Leonard is a Toronto Raptor … again. The Once and Future King of the North. Etcetera.
  But the Raptors aren’t done. They have plenty more to do to assemble a championship team, which they certainly aim to be now:Last year, the Raptors were worse in the half-court with Ingram on the floor. He has ranked in the 90th percentile or better once in his career, in 2020-21. The same caveats apply to both players. Both take opponents’ best defenders. Both play against opponen
  
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• Kawhi Leonard poised for Raptors return in major trade framework

  30-06-2026 22:13 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  All signs are pointing that Kawhi Leonard will be a member of the Toronto Raptors once again.According to ESPN‘s Shams Charania, “the Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders.”Leonard previously played one season with the Raptors in 2018–19, when he led the franchise to its first NBA championship. He averaged 26.6 points and 7.3 rebounds that ye
  
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• The Kawhi Leonard Trade: How trading Pascal Siakam got us here

  30-06-2026 21:53 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  When Scottie Barnes was drafted in 2021, it was the beginning of the end of an era in Toronto Raptors franchise history. It wasn’t his fault, but his arrival in Toronto made it clear that he was going to be the new face of the franchise. It meant that the Raptors weren’t willing to pay the players that had fought tooth and nail for their spots on the roster the biggest contracts in their careers. And so it started with Fred VanVleet, who left the team in the 2023 offseason for the Ho
  
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• Raptors’ 2026 NBA free-agency live blog: Kawhi Leonard returns after seven years

  30-06-2026 21:07 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  8:10 pm EST (Louis, filling in for Mikail): Something that actually seems big: The Raptors seem to have traded much more for Kawhi Leonard than was previously reported. It is now, according to Jake Fisher, two unprotected first-round picks, pushed later down the road (likely after Leonard retires) and two first-round pick swaps.
  Total comp and draft picks for Kawhi Leonard are in, per source: Ingram, Dick, 2031 and 2033 unprotected first-round picks, 2030 and 2033 second-round picks, 2027 first-
  
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• Raptors’ 2026 NBA free-agency live blog: Kawhi Leonard is about to be a Raptor again

  30-06-2026 21:07 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  3:50 pm EST: Oh my goodness it might actually be happening!!!!! Kawhi Leonard is about to be a Raptor!!!According to ESPN‘s Shams Charania, “the Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders.”3:10 pm EST: We’re all trapped as of now in the Kawhi Leonard storm. Are we in the eye of the thing? Has it blown past? Who is to say?The reporting as of now is that
  
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• Report: Raptors, Clippers agree on ‘player compensation’ for possible Kawhi Leonard trade

  30-06-2026 17:56 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  A potential reunion between Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors appears to have crossed a significant checkpoint.The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly agreed on player compensation in a possible deal for the seven-time all-star, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Tuesday.Windhorst added that a deal for Leonard “could happen today.”“I think it’d be Brandon Ingram (going to Los Angeles) based on what I’m told. What they have been haggling over is the
  
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• Toronto Raptors decline Jonathan Mogbo’s team option for 2026-27 NBA season

  29-06-2026 23:57 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Jonathan Mogbo’s time in Toronto is over.It was announced Monday afternoon that the Toronto Raptors are declining his team option for the 2026-27 NBA season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
  Raptors are declining the team option on Jonathan Mogbo for 2026-27, am told.Roundup:*Shead, Jackson-Davis options picked up
  *Mogbo option declined
  *Mamukelashvili declined his option*Martin RFA qualifying offer*Hepburn re-signed 2-way deal*Battle deal guarantees July 1— Blake Murphy (@Blak
  
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• Report reveals two Raptors off limits in Kawhi Leonard trade

  29-06-2026 23:35 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors reportedly have two untouchables if they’re serious about bringing Kawhi Leonard back.According to Sportsnet‘s Michael Grange, second-year wing Ja’Kobe Walter and rookie Colin Murray-Boyles are not expected to be included in any potential deal for Leonard.“Plenty of noise around Leonard/Clippers/Raptors potential deal, but my understanding is second-year wing Ja’Kobe Walter would NOT be part of any deal the Raptors might make, per sources. It alm
  
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• Ex-Raptor Ed Davis indicted in NBA gambling scheme charges

  29-06-2026 19:41 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Former Toronto Raptors forward Ed Davis is one of six people named in a federal indictment tied to an alleged NBA sports betting scheme, according to court documents unsealed Monday in New York.Davis, along with Rob Gorodetsky, Ernesto Plascencia and William Brown, was arrested Monday. Former NBA guard Malik Beasley and Davis’ agent Paolo Zamorano were also named in the indictment. Beasley was not in custody at the time, but his lawyer says he is cooperating with federal authorities and pl
  
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• Toronto Raptors pick up Trayce Jackson-Davis’ team option for 2026-27 NBA season

  29-06-2026 18:35 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Trayce Jackson-Davis is headed back to Toronto.It was announced Monday morning that the Toronto Raptors have picked up Jackson-Davis’ $2.41 million team option for the 2026-27 NBA season according to Michael Scotto.The Raptors acquired Jackson-Davis at last season’s trade deadline in exchange for a 2026 2nd round draft pick (that became Lajae Jones). In his first game with the Raptors, Jackson-Davis scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds (including 8 offensive boards) and looked as
  
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• Would the Raptors be championship contenders with Kawhi Leonard on the team?

  29-06-2026 17:46 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  There is only one reason an NBA team would trade for a 35-year-old and oft-injured superstar who is about to be paid a max extension: contention for a championship. The Toronto Raptors have been heavily connected to Leonard, who, of course, has brought the Raps to the promised land once before.
  So can history be repeated? Could Leonard make the Raptors a championship contender once again?There is a major caveat that must be applied in answering this question. It is that Leonard would be assumed
  
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• Mamukelashvili set for free agency after breakout season with Raptors

  29-06-2026 17:25 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  This shouldn’t really come as a surprise, but Sandro Mamukelashvili is heading to free agency.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Mamukelashvili has declined his $2.8 million player option for 2026–27, making him an unrestricted free agent.Hard to blame him for betting on himself after a strong first season with the Toronto Raptors.The 27-year-old carved out a real role in his first year with the Raptors, especially with Jakob Poeltl limited to just 46 games due to injury. When
  
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• The countdown to a Kawhi Leonard with Raptors reunion is on

  29-06-2026 16:51 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Raptors fans, it might be time to start believing. The idea of Kawhi Leonard returning to Toronto is becoming more realistic by the day.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, “Kawhi Leonard could be traded to the Raptors as soon as today, which also happens to be his 35th birthday.” Charania also reports that the Raps are one of the only teams Leonard would be willing to sign with if he’s traded.Leonard has one year left on his contract worth just over $50 million and is set
  
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• Report: Mamukelashvili drawing interest from other teams

  29-06-2026 15:06 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  It appears that Toronto will have to watch its breakout player from last season, Sandro Mamukelashvili, test the open market after having a career season.Stein/Fischer:“We keep hearing that the Clippers, no matter what happens with the Leonard talks, could choose to be quite active in unrestricted free agency if they opt to function as a team with salary-cap space.”“Toronto's Sandro Mamukelashvili is viewed as a stretch 5, to… https://t.co/yx67S0WZcu pic.twitter.com/3PgN
  
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• This is why the Raptors picked Allen Graves (Film Room)

  29-06-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk dissects the film on newest Raptor, Allen Graves.From Brendan’s piece:“The college profiles of Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, and Scottie Barnes suggest the Raptors scouts are shifting towards more analytics-friendly prospects in recent years, and Graves would continue that trend.On the defensive end, Graves can immediately slot in as yet another productive defensive forward for the Raptors. I really feel like his cohesion with CMB would wor
  
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• Raptors reportedly in the mix for Celtics star Jaylen Brown

  28-06-2026 18:28 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors have been one of the more active teams post-finals. After a busy week that included the NBA Draft, free-agent signings and extensions, Toronto is already being linked to another big move.The Raptors reportedly had interest in LaMelo Ball before he was dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves. There have also been reports of a potential Kawhi Leonard reunion. Now, another All-Star has emerged as a potential target.According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Raptors ar
  
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• Quick Reaction: Tempo 80, Mercury 89

  27-06-2026 22:24 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  TORONTO — While the Toronto Tempo were still buzzing after Marina Mabrey’s record-tying performance a couple of days earlier, they knew it needed to be left in the past as they prepared for a new challenge on Saturday.“Last game is last game. We have to turn the page,” head coach Sandy Brondello said pre-game. “That’s what I said to (the players) yesterday. It was amazing. We were so happy for Marina, but (also) so happy for how we played &helli
  
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• ’26 Draft | Open Gym presented by Bell

  27-06-2026 18:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Raptors facing more pressure with every passing trade?

  27-06-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  It’s no secret that the landscape around the NBA never stops shifting.Teams once considered powerhouses, assumed to be among the league’s elite for an indefinite amount of time, turned porous as others marched right through. And it often happens frighteningly quick.Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies, for instance. Once darlings, now a disappointment, all in half a decade.
  Giannis Antetokoumpo’s now ex-Milwaukee Bucks plummeted from nearly a decade of playoff contention into th
  
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• Pressure mounting on Raptors with every passing trade?

  27-06-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  It’s no secret that the landscape around the NBA never stops shifting.Teams once considered powerhouses, assumed to be among the league’s elite for an indefinite amount of time, turned porous as others marched right through. And it often happens frighteningly quick.Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies, for instance. Once darlings, now a disappointment, all in half a decade.
  Giannis Antetokoumpo’s now ex-Milwaukee Bucks plummeted from nearly a decade of playoff contention into th
  
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