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• Raptors’ 2026 NBA Draft: A recent history of the 19th overall pick

  06-06-2026 14:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  I have recently broken down who draft analysts are projecting the Toronto Raptors will be selecting with the No. 19 pick during the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. And meanwhile, Brendan has started his excellent draft coverage here as well, if you want a sense of who Raptors Republic thinks will best fit the team.
  And at the same time, to get a sense of what kind of player the Raps could be acquiring it would be a smart idea to take a look back at the last ten No.19 picks in NBA history and see how th
  
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• Report: Raptors searching for Center upgrade

  06-06-2026 20:54 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The offseason has yet to begin, but that doesn’t stop the rumours flying around, as it looks like Toronto is looking to upgrade at the Center position yet again.Fischer:
  “Sources say Toronto is also likely to be active again in the big man market after its flirtations at the trade deadline in February with Dallas' Anthony Davis (who was dealt to Washington instead) and Sacramento's Sabonis. The Raptors tried to get into the Jaren… pic.twitter.com/3nQgZp8igf— Omer Osman (
  
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• 5 key items on the Raptors’ offseason to-do list

  06-06-2026 20:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  It’s a daunting offseason for the Toronto Raptors, coming off their best season in four years, there’s a mounting pressure to improve on that performance. Armed with all of their own first round picks, and some major decisions to make, this offseason will define the Raptors future.That sounds scary when you put it like that, and I’m slowly starting to learn (armed with some excellent advice from my Mom) that you can’t look at the big picture that way. You need to make a p
  
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• M.I.A. Never Wanted to Be So Controversial

  05-06-2026 19:42 via nytimes.com
  
  On “Popcast,” M.I.A., who has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout her career, discusses valuing free speech and how it’s “not her desire” to incite this kind of reaction.
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: The Raptors NEED Ebuka Okorie at point guard

  05-06-2026 16:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Welcome back to this year’s NBA Draft preview series. To see other prospects, be sure to check out the other previews here.Today’s prospect is Ebuka Okorie, who is likely to slide in as my top choice of the available guards in the Raptors’ draft range. We haven’t really seen a college guard carry this much of an offensive load since Trae Young’s days as an Oklahoma Sooner, and Okorie is doing it with impressive efficiency and control as a lead ball handler. The Rapt
  
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• Raptors Draft Options: CAM CARR, JAYDEN QUAINTANCE, CHRISTIAN ANDERSON + more

  05-06-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk is joined by Ben Pfeifer to break down some draft prospects.From Brendan’s piece:
  “I really struggle to find much wrong with Morez’s game. He’s unselfish, he doesn’t play beyond his skillset offensively and finishes with elite efficiency, he isn’t a shooter but has a good enough of a shot to take the occasional three, he defends and hustles with the best of them, he’s an active rebounder, mobile perimeter defender, strong and reactive rim det
  
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• Raptors Weekly Wrap-Up: Scottie Barnes snubbed, more

  04-06-2026 19:08 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Welcome back to this week’s Raptors Wrap-Up, for a quick look at the biggest stories, updates, and talking points around the Toronto Raptors from the past week.RJ Barrett named as one of Team Canada’s pool of players ahead of the World Cup QualifiersOn June 1st, Team Canada Basketball revealed the group of 24 players that will be a part of the 3-year cycle for their senior men’s basketball team.Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett has made the list. The Mississauga, Ontario Native
  
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• The GROAT has Spoken: Kyle Lowry reveals his Raptors Mount Rushmore

  04-06-2026 18:11 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Kyle Lowry is widely regarded as the GROAT (the Greatest Raptor of All Time) and for good reason.The former Toronto starhas had some amazing moments over the years. He ranks first in franchise history in assists, three-pointers made, steals, triple-doubles, and win shares. More importantly, he played a pivotal role in delivering the Raptors’ first and only NBA championship in 2019.So when it comes to deciding who belongs on the Raptors’ Mount Rushmore, Lowry’s opinion carries s
  
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• Jamison Battle found consistency in instability

  04-06-2026 16:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.Ah Jamison Battle… Perhaps the Raptor with the largest disparity between the playing time most believe he should get, and how much playing time he actually receives. There was a lot of confusion, and even anger surrounding Battle’s minutes this season. I know this because I was one of the confused, at times angry people
  
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• NBA Draft experts and rumours: Who analysts have Raptors taking at No. 50

  04-06-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors enter this year’s NBA Draft with two selections, picks number 19 and 50. After looking at which prospects draft analysts have linked to Toronto in the first round, it would not be a good time to turn attention to the second round and the players who could be available when the Raptors are back on the clock.In the past, Toronto has had a pretty decent track record of finding value late in the draft. Some of the bigger names tied to the Raps that have been selected in the
  
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• Tempo STRUGGLE To Contain Jonquel Jones And The Liberty | Full Game Recap + Analysis

  04-06-2026 07:41 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Tempo take a big loss in Sandy Brondello’s return to New York and the franchise’s first-ever Commissioner’s Cup game. It started with Jonquel Jones having her way and ended with the Tempo’s defence making it way too easy for the Liberty from beyond the arc.The post Tempo STRUGGLE To Contain Jonquel Jones And The Liberty | Full Game Recap + Analysis first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Quick Reaction: Tempo 82, Liberty 97

  04-06-2026 03:36 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Toronto Tempo’s first-ever Commissioner’s Cup run is officially underway.And the in-season tournament got off to a rough start for the Tempo (5-5), losing 97-82 to the New York Liberty (6-4) at the Barclays Center on Wednesday night.It was a strong start for the Tempo, building a 20-17 lead by committee after seven different players made a field goal. All of which was necessary to overcome a strong opening frame from the Liberty’s Jonquel Jones, who was 5-of-6 for 12 points
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Morez Johnson Jr. would fit the Raptors like a glove

  03-06-2026 16:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  It’s June, which means it’s NBA Draft season. I’m pleased to be providing this year’s draft prospect analysis for Raptors Republic once again, and this year’s class is shaping up to be filled with talented prospects who can make an immediate impact in the NBA. Seriously, this class is deep and packed with plenty of players who would all fill a need. The Raptors have a dire need for talent at every position, so we can’t really afford to be picky here. I’l
  
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• 2026 NBA Draft: Morez Johnson Jr.

  03-06-2026 16:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  It’s June, which means it’s NBA Draft season. I’m pleased to be providing this year’s draft prospect analysis for Raptors Republic once again, and this year’s class is shaping up to be filled with talented prospects who can make an immediate impact in the NBA. Seriously, this class is deep and packed with plenty of players who would all fill a need. The Raptors have a dire need for talent at every position, so we can’t really afford to be picky here. I’l
  
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• Canadian influence on Japanese basketball’s rapid rise

  03-06-2026 15:09 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Former Raptor Stanley Johnson recently played in the biggest game of his professional career. As the Japanese B. League’s Sixth Man of the Year, he helped take his top division team, Nagasaki Velca, to its first-ever championship. Nagasaki rapidly rose from being a Division 3 expansion team to becoming a top division champion in the short span of five years. The team embraced its outsider identity, proved naysayers wrong, and adopted a slogan familiar to Raptors fans: We The Naga
  
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• Team Canada reveals its pool of players ahead of the World Cup qualifiers

  01-06-2026 18:40 via raptorsrepublic.com
  Canada Basketball has revealed the group of 24 players that will be a part of the 3-year cycle for their senior men’s basketball team.The official pool of athletes for Canada’s senior men’s basketball team: pic.twitter.com/FeEAcCIXgp— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) June 1, 2026
  The group includes eight players from the 2024 Olympics, including NBA Champion and league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning Most Improved Player Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Raptors win
  
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• These former Raptors are playing in the 2026 NBA Finals

  01-06-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The conference champions have been decided, and the NBA Finals are about to be underway. This time around, it is the New York Knicks versus the San Antonio Spurs. Both teams are entirely new to this environment, with young and uncrowned superstars on both sides. Will Victor Wembenyama have to wait for his coronation? But further down the list of subplots, and despite the Toronto Raptors failing to make it past the first round, there are some former Raps who have a shot at the iconic Larry O&rsqu
  
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• This One Time... "The Dunk"

  31-05-2026 21:16 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Inside Jakob Poeltl’s injury-filled season

  31-05-2026 18:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.Just a season ago, Jakob Poeltl was coming off the most successful campaign of his then nine-year NBA career. He was rewarded with a four-year $104 million extension for his efforts, which ties him to the team until the end of the 2029/30 season. How did he do after securing his handsome contract?He started the season looking solid i
  
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• Quick Reaction, Storm 72, Tempo 93

  30-05-2026 21:02 via raptorsrepublic.com
  The Toronto Tempo and Seattle Storm’s Saturday matchup presented a distinct big-picture juxtaposition.The Tempo ranked third in offensive rating and second last in defensive rating. The Storm came in third-last in offence and fifth in defence. It was a difficult-to-stop force meets a frustrating-to-move object.Even though Seattle pulled Toronto into a defensive grudge match through the first half, the Tempo eventually found their form, running the Storm out of the gym and dominating on dri
  
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• Open Gym Season 14 Full Episodes | Open Gym presented by Bell

  30-05-2026 18:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• RAPTORS DRAFT STEALS & SLEEPERS

  30-05-2026 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk & Mac Cunningham discuss the draft and some options for the 50th pick.Find Mac’s episode on the guards at pick 19 here.From my piece:“What worked for Barnes:When it comes to problem solving in the NBA Playoffs, the mid-range is an extremely important release valve. For one, it’s the part of the floor that teams funnel you to when they get beat as they know the numbers and have a reasonable expectation of a loss in points per possession over time. For two, it&rsq
  
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• Day 1 of Mamu’s best plays from the 2025–26 season 🔥

  29-05-2026 18:48 via youtube.com
  
  Day 1 of Mamu’s best plays from the 2025–26 season 🔥
  
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• Gradey Dick Toronto Raptors Season Highlights 2025–26

  29-05-2026 18:43 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Should Scottie Barnes have made All-NBA?

  29-05-2026 16:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk & Mac Cunningham talk about the hottest topic in Raptors land.From my piece:
  “What worked for Barnes:When it comes to problem solving in the NBA Playoffs, the mid-range is an extremely important release valve. For one, it’s the part of the floor that teams funnel you to when they get beat as they know the numbers and have a reasonable expectation of a loss in points per possession over time. For two, it’s because a lot of players who get funneled middle aren&rsq
  
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• NBA Draft experts and rumours: Bennett Stirtz leads fits for Raptors

  29-05-2026 14:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  With the NBA Draft getting closer every day, it is the perfect time to look at which prospects analysts are connecting to the Raptors at pick No. 19. Raptors Republic has already started its draft coverage — with much, much more to come. But for now, let’s lay out the media landscape and see who the experts have the Raptors picking in the upcoming draft.Could the Raptors add another big in consecutive drafts?Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently mocked Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintan
  
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• How does the NBA’s lottery reform impact the Toronto Raptors?

  29-05-2026 01:36 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Congratulations, everyone, tanking is over.
  On Thursday, the NBA voted almost unanimously (thanks to the class solidarity of the Memphis Grizzlies) to further flatten the lottery odds, adding two more teams into the mix and creating a relegation zone where the three worst teams in the league would be docked a lottery ball for being bad. This ‘3-2-1’ system, as it’s being called, will make tanking that much harder, but it’ll also create some high-stakes drama at the lotter
  
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• Sandro Mamukelashvili Best Toronto Raptors Highlights 2025–26

  28-05-2026 21:58 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Jamal Shead overcame his weaknesses by leaning into his strengths

  28-05-2026 18:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.It’s game four of the Toronto Raptors 2026 first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors are down by one with 49 seconds remaining. Donovan Mitchell brings the ball up the court, hounded by the unrelenting pressure of Scottie Barnes (are we sure he’s not all-defense first team?). The time ticks down, Mit
  
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• Which Raptors received votes for the NBA Awards?

  28-05-2026 16:15 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Now that all the awards have been handed out for the 2025-26 NBA regular season, we can take a look at which Raptors players received votes from NBA media.Voters who voted for the Toronto Raptors players:Clutch POTY:N/ADPOY:Brent Barry (Scottie 3rd place)
  Michael Grange (SB 3rd)
  Chris Hayne (SB 3rd)
  James Herbert (SB 2nd)
  Marc Kestecher (SB 3rd)
  Sebastian Martinez-Christensen (SB 3rd)
  Law Murray (SB 2nd)
  Kendrick Perkins… https://t.co/LZqNN7W9Np— Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) May 27, 2
  
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