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10/04/2026
Final.
The shorthanded Toronto Raptors fall to the Miami Heat in Québec City.
Guys just didn’t look ready to play. Rough night.
The player of the game? Chucky Hepburn
The next game? Saturday, October 10, where the Raptors head to Vancouver to host the LA Clippers at Rogers Arena.
🖼️: Weston
10/03/2026
In addition to Kawhi Leonard, Allen Graves, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kyle Anderson, and Jamison Battle are also out vs Miami tonight.
10/03/2026
It’s Raptors game day!
We are back!!!!! After the crushing Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors are back to playing some preseason hoops.
The Raptors play the very first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, where they will be hosting the Miami Heat in Québec City.
Both teams went big game hunting this offseason, with the Raptors reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, and Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to the Miami Heat.
While it is unclear how much minutes either guy will be playing tonight (if any), nonetheless we are very excited to see our beloved Toronto Raptors return!
📺: TSN 4
After rumours circulated that he might not return to TSN, Jack Armstrong addressed the outside noise and confirms he’s staying.
Let’s goooooo!!!!
🎥: TSN
10/01/2026
Congrats to Jamal Shead on the extension!
Coach Darko Rajaković on if he expects Scottie Barnes to be as good of a player he was last season:
“No. I don’t expect him to be as good as last year. I expect him to be better.”
“I know how much work he put in this summer. I know how he looks in our workouts, in our practices.”
“He’s ready for the next jump, and he’s going to carry our team with him.”
On what that next jump will be:
“Everything. Everything. The playmaking, him playing in transition, postups, shooting. Every single aspect of his game, he’s been working on that.”
“It’s not just one thing he’s focusing on. He’s focusing on his overall improvement in-game. I think we’re going to see a big jump in every single thing.”
On what drives Scottie/motivation behind improvement:
“I think Scottie wants to be the best. I think he wants to be the best in the league.”
“He has such a high standard for himself. He’s putting in a lot of work. It’s not just a wish without backing it up with work.”
“He’s extremely coachable. He carries the team with himself. He’s growing as a leader, and I think he’s just going to improve every year.”
On if he notices elements in Scottie’s game that are similar to great players he has coached/worked with in the past:
“No doubt. No doubt.”
“That desire, and that belief, and the work that’s behind it, he’s right up there with all the top players in the league.”
( via. Hello Welcome Pod )
Mad respect to our coach Darko Rajaković on wearing an orange shirt on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation every year
🧡🧡🧡
“I think sport, especially in these crazy times we are living in today, is such a unifying factor.”
“I think it’s athletes, coaches, but also media, to use every opportunity we have, to bring the people together, and to not make any differences between people, or fuel some conflicts.”
“We got to make sure that everybody is united, and sport is the best thing to do.”
( 🎥: Hello Welcome Pod )
09/29/2026
“According to league sources, the Raptors and Barrett’s long-time agent Bill Duffy have yet to sit down and have substantive conversations about the possibility of a contract extension which, in theory, could be worth as much as $185 million over four seasons.”
“And while the lengthy Kawhi Leonard trade saga put the rest of the Raptors’ business on hold for a couple months, there is optimism that Barrett’s desire to get a deal that keeps him in Toronto long-term isn’t one sided.”
[ via. Michael Grange - Sportsnet ]
09/29/2026
2021-‘22 -> 2026-‘27
Celebrating Scottie Barnes’ 6th season in the NBA. All as a member of the Toronto Raptors.
Franchise 4. ❤️🦖🌟
We love you so much Scotties Barnes Scottietoohottie ❤️❤️
09/29/2026
Your 2026-‘27 Toronto Raptors training camp roster!
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