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• One skill to improve for every Toronto Raptor

  22-07-2026 20:49
  
  From Zulfi’s piece:
  Nate Bittle is perfect for the Barnes-Rajakovic eraI get that expecting an undrafted centre on an Exhibit-10 contract to not only make an NBA roster but be a contributing member sounds far-fetched. And it is (again, that’s the point of this whole exercise). But it wouldn’t even be the first time the Raptors have had a player take that path. Between Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher and Jamison Battle, who all took similar routes to NBA rotation minutes, the
  
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• Six takeaways from the Raptors’ 2026 Summer League performance

  23-07-2026 19:40
  
  With Summer League officially wrapped up, the Raptors leave Las Vegas with a lot more positives than negatives.Toronto finished 3-1 in games that counted before the consolation matchup, and while they fell just short of making the playoffs, the bigger story was the number of young players who gave the organization something to think about. The Raptors didn’t have any lottery picks, and their standout rookie Collin Murray-Boyles didn’t play a single minute. They they were one of the l
  
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• SGA’s father doesn’t see Raptors as likely destination for NBA superstar

  22-07-2026 21:10
  
  It is easy for Raptors fans to have this one dream scenario in mind: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eventually coming home.It makes total sense. He’s Canadian, he’s one of the best players in the NBA, and the Toronto Raptors remain the only team in the league representing the country. However, according to his father, Vaughan Alexander, a return to Toronto doesn’t seem likely. At least for right now.Speaking on the No Flukes podcast, Alexander explained why he believes his son is in t
  
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• Raptors had interest in Lu Dort before he landed with Hawks

  22-07-2026 19:49
  
  The Raptors have made it clear what they want their identity to be. Defence, physicality and making life difficult for opponents have been at the centre of Toronto’s roster construction.That’s exactly why Lu Dort would have been such an interesting fit in Toronto.The Montreal native was recently moved to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that also involved the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas landed former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, while the Thund
  
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• Jamarion Sharp turns Raptors Summer League into NBA opportunity

  22-07-2026 00:50
  
  The Raptors may have found another intriguing big man during Summer League, but they won’t get the chance to see where it goes.After a strong week in Las Vegas, Jamarion Sharp is reportedly signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. It’s a tough one for Toronto.The Raptors don’t exactly have a ton of depth in the frontcourt, and Sharp looked like someone worth taking a chance on. At 7-foot-5, he gave Toronto something it s
  
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• THANK YOU #7 🥹

  22-07-2026 00:00 via youtube.com
  
  THANK YOU #7 🥹
  
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• Four ex-Raptors who stood out at the 2026 Summer League

  21-07-2026 19:53
  
  Summer League is usually about getting a first look at the newest prospects, but it also gives players a chance to remind everyone they still belong.This year, several former Raptors took the floor with new teams looking to make an impact, and a few familiar faces made sure they weren’t forgotten.
  Here are four former Raptors, that performed well this summer:1. New Orleans Pelicans – Markquis NowellFirst and foremost, it was just great to see Markquis Nowell playing some good basketb
  
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• still thinking about this Seth Lundy game-winning block 😱🎥

  21-07-2026 18:22 via youtube.com
  
  still thinking about this Seth Lundy game-winning block 😱🎥
  
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• Overreactions from Raptors’ 2026 Summer League run

  21-07-2026 15:00
  
  It’s no secret that Las Vegas has been the backdrop for many stories.Some that have been real page turners, and others that fell flatter than the Nevada outskirts. Sin City truly is where dreams dance on a knife’s edge, teetering between unlimited potential and overwhelming disappointment.Yet if there’s one certainty, Las Vegas has never been the place for drawn conclusions as far as NBA narratives are concerned. Rather, it’s where stories merely begin — our first l
  
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• Tempo STEAMROLLED By Aces Heading Into All-Star Break | Full Game Recap + Analysis

  21-07-2026 09:04
  
  It’s never easy playing the defending champions, especially when a team is as injury-ravaged as the Toronto Tempo, who were no match for the Las Vegas Aces. While Izzy Harrison wound up with a career-high and there were some early moments of success, the story ended the same way, with a tired Tempo team running out of gas. Now a much-needed All-Star break awaits.The post Tempo STEAMROLLED By Aces Heading Into All-Star Break | Full Game Recap + Analysis first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Tempo fall to Aces, end homestand on low note

  21-07-2026 04:12
  TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo’s nine-game homestand ended on a sour note, with a 109-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Monday.Taking on the defending champs is never an easy task, especially when they entered Coca-Coliseum riding a 7-3 record over their last 10 games.Associate head coach Olaf Lange, in filling in for Sandy Brondello as she served a one-game suspension, didn’t sugar-coat the challenge that lied ahead for the Tempo.“Obviously they have three of the best two-wa
  
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• Three Standouts from the Raptors’ 2026 Summer League performance

  20-07-2026 16:43
  
  Unfortunately, the Toronto Raptors missed the Summer League playoffs by just five points, but let’s be honest, that isn’t what anyone will remember from this week. Summer League is about one thing: finding out which players could have value.Whether it’s a draft pick proving he belongs, a veteran fighting for another NBA opportunity or an undrafted player trying to earn a contract, this is where first impressions are made.Toronto had plenty of positives during its 3-1 run, but t
  
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• ALL BUCKETS | Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets | Summer League July 19, 2026

  20-07-2026 03:06 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Quick Reaction: Nuggets 96, Raptors 89

  20-07-2026 02:23
  
  Nimari Burnett | Grade: B+He was probably Toronto’s best player remaining. He plays with real confidence in what he needs to do to improve a play around him. He had a very clean drive and spray through the defence, though it didn’t result in points. He cut well from the top of the key on a teammate’s drive and hung in the air to draw free throws. Great body control on his last steps after he picks up his dribble. He plays impressive defence. It’s no surprise he was a
  
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• Gameday: Raptors @ Denver, July 19th

  19-07-2026 17:34
  
  The Toronto Raptors were only a few points short of making the Summer League playoffs (or a missed buzzer-beating triple from the Boston Celtics). So instead, they’ll face the Denver Nuggets tonight in their consolation game.
  The Raptors have been exceptionally fun. Allen Graves, especially, has been on fire. For the Nuggets, Trevon Brazile has been quite solid, shooting the lights out for a big. The Raptors will be favoured, but the Nuggets have some NBA talent on their team, too.Raptors
  
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• ’26 Summer League | Open Gym presented by Bell

  18-07-2026 18:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Tempo outmuscled by Dream’s star frontcourt

  18-07-2026 03:52
  
  TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo have often been outmuscled, out-rebounded, and overmatched in paint of late, and had a tall task in the Atlanta Dream frontcourt of Angel Reese and Brionna Jones on Friday.It was ultimately more of the same, as another steep deficit in paint scoring and rebounding were once again too great to overcome, and the Tempo fell 111-92 to the Dream at Coca-Cola Coliseum.In their last game, the Tempo also scored a season-low 62 points against the Washington Mystics.Their
  
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• Is Allen Graves the next great Raptors forward?

  17-07-2026 23:17
  
  Samson Folk does a film room on Allen Graves.From the QR’s:Allen Graves | Grade: AI’m ready to admit that Graves is much better than I thought he was coming out of the draft. I liked his pick-and-roll creation early on, as the Raptors had him handling with Chucky Hepburn out with injury. He picks up his dribble a touch early, but he has the size and timing to find his rollers deep in the paint. He did fantastically to minimize turnovers. And he just reads the floor and the rotat
  
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• Allen Graves Full Summer League Film Breakdown

  17-07-2026 23:17
  
  Samson Folk does a film room on Allen Graves.From the QR’s:Allen Graves | Grade: AI’m ready to admit that Graves is much better than I thought he was coming out of the draft. I liked his pick-and-roll creation early on, as the Raptors had him handling with Chucky Hepburn out with injury. He picks up his dribble a touch early, but he has the size and timing to find his rollers deep in the paint. He did fantastically to minimize turnovers. And he just reads the floor and the rotat
  
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• In case you missed it… here’s how Game 4 went down. 👀🏀

  17-07-2026 17:56 via youtube.com
  
  In case you missed it… here’s how Game 4 went down. 👀🏀
  
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• Graves saves his best for last as Raptors close Summer League with win

  17-07-2026 16:50
  
  Another Summer League game, another Allen Graves performance that has Raptors fans excited about what’s next.The Raptors’ No. 19 pick from the 2026 NBA Draft finished Summer League on a high note, leading Toronto to a 99-90 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday.Graves finished with a team-high 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including a ridiculous 4-of-6 from three. He also added six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal while taking care of the ball with zero turnovers.Toronto f
  
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• Graves saves his best for last as Raptors close non-consolation Summer League with win

  17-07-2026 16:50
  
  Another Summer League game, another Allen Graves performance that has Raptors fans excited about what’s next.The Raptors’ No. 19 pick from the 2026 NBA Draft finished Summer League on a high note, leading Toronto to a 99-90 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday.Graves finished with a team-high 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including a ridiculous 4-of-6 from three. He also added six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal while taking care of the ball with zero turnovers.Toronto f
  
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• Who should the Raptors keep on their team after missing Summer League Playoffs?

  17-07-2026 15:00
  
  Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest with the Raptors.From Louis’ QR:
  Allen Graves | Grade: AI’m ready to admit that Graves is much better than I thought he was coming out of the draft. I liked his pick-and-roll creation early on, as the Raptors had him handling with Chucky Hepburn out with injury. He picks up his dribble a touch early, but he has the size and timing to find his rollers deep in the paint. He did fantastically to minimize turnovers. And he just reads
  
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• ALL BUCKETS | Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat | Summer League July 16, 2026

  17-07-2026 05:25 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Quick Reaction: Raptors 99, Heat 90

  17-07-2026 04:51
  
  Allen Graves | Grade: AI’m ready to admit that Graves is much better than I thought he was coming out of the draft. I liked his pick-and-roll creation early on, as the Raptors had him handling with Chucky Hepburn out with injury. He picks up his dribble a touch early, but he has the size and timing to find his rollers deep in the paint. He did fantastically to minimize turnovers. And he just reads the floor and the rotations of the defence so smoothly. It looks like he’s trying
  
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• Gameday: Raptors @ Heat, July 16th

  16-07-2026 15:00
  
  The Toronto Raptors are taking on the Miami Heat in their fourth summer league game tonight. Injuries have hindered Toronto’s summer league roster, with Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin being sidelined in every game, but they have persevered due to some riveting play from the rest of their roster. Players like Nate Bittle, and Seth Lundy, as well as first-round draft pick Allen Graves have stepped up immensely and have led Toronto to a positive record thus far in summer league. 
  
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• The Kawhi Leonard Trade is a Stroke of Genius

  16-07-2026 12:00
  
  Something about this latest Kawhi Leonard trade just don’t sit right with me.It stinks to high heaven, if you ask me.
  You didn’t but you’re reading this, so, you kinda did.BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/VovqGw5qS6— Sh
  
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• Kinda More Clarity on the Potential Kawhi Leonard Trade

  15-07-2026 19:07
  
  There’s been some progress since the Kawhi Leonard trade was [insert Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze voice] put on ice.And when I say progress, I mean like, a-fluff-of-moss-on-a-rock-grew-by-a-few-micrometres kind of progress. But newsworthy all the same.Okay, so, where are we at?Well, as you recall, on June 30th, the Toronto Raptors unofficially announced a trade for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.
  Then, on J
  
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• All access with Allen Graves at practice. 🎤

  15-07-2026 16:46 via youtube.com
  
  All access with Allen Graves at practice. 🎤
  
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• Tempo CRUMBLE In Second Half vs. Mystics | Full Game Recap + Analysis

  15-07-2026 07:58
  
  After a valiant first-half effort, the Toronto Tempo were emphatically reminded which team entered Tuesday with the bigger, stronger and better front court. Shakira Austin and Kiki Irifan summarily dominated the Tempo down low as the Washington Mystics walked away with a third victory over the expansion squad.The post Tempo CRUMBLE In Second Half vs. Mystics | Full Game Recap + Analysis first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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