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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) logs 18 minutes vs. Miami
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:47 PM
TSN
Jakob Poeltl (back) finished Saturday's exhibition against the Heat with nine points (3-of-3 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: What a difference a year makes for Poeltl, who was sidelined last preseason by a lower back issue. That lingering injury limited him to 46 games last season, eliminating most of the 7-footer's fantasy value. Poeltl is healthy this preseason, and he logged 18 minutes in Saturday's opener. He made changes to his regimen this offseason, and the hope is that this will pay dividends during the regular season. Poeltl has been a top-75 fantasy player in the past, and he offers a solid floor if he stays healthy. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett scores 15 in 17 minutes vs. Miami
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:34 PM
RJ Barrett recorded 15 points (3-of-9 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: Barrett was one of three Raptors starters to play into the third quarter in Saturday's exhibition opener, alongside Jakob Poeltl and Ja'Kobe Walter. His field-goal percentage wasn't great, but Barrett was active on both ends of the floor during his 18 minutes. He's been a better option in points leagues than category leagues throughout his career, and that's unlikely to change this season. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley plays 12 minutes vs. Miami
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:04 PM
Immanuel Quickley tallied five points (2-of-6 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: Like Scottie Barnes, Quickley did not play in the second half of Saturday's preseason opener. Limited to 33 games in his first full season with the Raptors, IQ appeared in 70 games last season and was close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. While Kawhi Leonard will be a high-usage player in his return to Toronto, his presence should not negatively affect Quickley's opportunities. With a current ADP of 97, he could be one of the biggest steals in fantasy basketball this season. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes logs 12 minutes in preseason opener
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 2:58 PM
Scottie Barnes recorded 11 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and three steals in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: The Raptors didn't need to push Barnes much in Saturday's exhibition opener, so he spent the second half on the bench in street clothes. As usual, he did a little bit of everything during his 12 minutes on the floor. Barnes remains a highly valuable fantasy option regardless of league format, even with Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. He should be no worse than a second-round pick in standard drafts. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard likely to sit out Vancouver game
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:31 PM
Law Murray
Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play in the Raptors' second preseason game on October 10 against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Raptors have experience with how to approach Leonard's availability, as the team exercised caution with him during his first stint with the franchise. The training staff is taking a similar approach, as he was not made available for Saturday's preseason opener against the Heat in Quebec City. According to TSN, Leonard is also expected to sit out the Raptors' second exhibition, which is scheduled for October 10 in Vancouver against the Clippers. Fantasy managers don't have much to worry about regarding Leonard's availability once the regular season begins. However, the injury management may give some managers pause when evaluating whether to select him with an early-round pick in drafts. |
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Jamal Shead Shams: Jamal Shead, Raptors agree to 3-yr extension
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 4:33 AM
Shams Charania
Jamal Shead agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Raptors, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: The deal runs through the 2029-30 season. A second-round pick two years ago, Shead appeared in all 82 games last year and averaged 5.4 assists off the bench. With the Raptors facing a salary cap crunch in future years, locking in Shead below the mid-level is a bet on continued growth from the 24-year-old guard. |
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Kawhi Leonard Shams: Kawhi Leonard agrees to two-year extension
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:16 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract with the Raptors.
Analysis: With Leonard's trade to Toronto finally completed last week, they didn't waste any time to ensure his second stint with the team would be longer than the first. This will keep Kawhi with the Raptors for the next three seasons. They'll be all in on trying to win another championship with Leonard leading the way for the next few seasons. |
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Xavier Cooks Raptors convert Jaden Bradley to standard contract
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:20 AM
Blake Murphy
Raptors converted Jaden Bradley to a standard contract.
Analysis: The 50th overall pick in June's draft, Bradley was initially signed to a two-way contract. However, because the Raptors were limited in their ability to spend to fill out their available standard contracts, the former Arizona guard's deal has been converted to a four-year deal worth just under $9.3 million. While Monday's transaction gives Bradley a little more short-term security and frees up a two-way slot for the Raptors, it's unlikely to significantly affect fantasy basketball. |
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Kawhi Leonard Report: TOR, Kawhi Leonard hold extension talks
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 4:11 AM
Jake Fischer
NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the Raptors and Kawhi Leonard are nearing an agreement on a contract extension.
Analysis: Mere days after his return to Toronto became official, Leonard is reportedly closing in on a lucrative contract extension. According to Fischer, the talented forward is eligible for a deal worth up to $126 million over two years. Leonard is going into the final season of a contract that will pay him just over $50 million. So, while the collective bargaining agreement limits how many years he can sign for, Kawhi's average annual salary would get a nice bump if the extension comes to fruition. |
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Kawhi Leonard It's done: Kawhi Leonard headed back to Toronto
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:53 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and future draft capital.
Analysis: The trade the Raptors put on hold in early July while the league investigated Leonard's contract with the Clippers is coming to fruition. Regarding the draft capital, the Clippers will still receive two future first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-round picks. When healthy, Leonard is one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, especially in category leagues. He has appeared in 65 games or more in two of the last three seasons. While fantasy managers will have to consider the occasional injury-management night, Leonard's availability may not be as much of a concern as it was in past seasons. |
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Raptors sign Andre Jackson Jr. to Exhibit 10 deal
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:30 PM
Blake Murphy
Raptors signed Andre Jackson Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Analysis: The 36th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Jackson spent his first three NBA seasons in Milwaukee. While there were occasional moments when his athleticism was on display, the former UConn wing could not lock down consistent rotation minutes with the Bucks. In Toronto, he'll compete for one of the team's final roster spots when training camp opens in late September. |
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Trey Jemison III Report: Raptors sign Trey Jemison to two-way deal
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:34 AM
Chris Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that the Raptors have signed Trey Jemison to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Jemison has played for five different NBA teams in his three seasons, most recently spending the 2025-26 campaign with the Knicks on a two-way deal. The 6-foot-11 center appeared in 13 NBA games for the champs, averaging 6.3 minutes per game. While Toronto has experienced success in using its G League affiliate to develop players, Jemison is unlikely to be in a position to impact fantasy basketball next season. |
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Xavier Cooks Nate Bittle records three triples, three blocks
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 4:48 PM
Nate Bittle amassed 13 points (5-of-9 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: While two of the Raptors' three two-way contract slots have been filled by Chucky Hepburn and second-round pick Jaden Bradley, Bittle will be in training camp on an Exhibit 10 deal. Not selected in last month's draft, the 7-footer out of Oregon has displayed range out beyond the three-point line as well as the ability to provide rim protection defensively. While Bittle may not be in a position where he can be relied on in most redraft leagues, he's an intriguing player to watch in dynasty formats, especially when considering Jakob Poeltl's struggles to stay healthy last season. |
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Xavier Cooks Allen Graves scores team-high 23 points vs. Miami
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 4:43 PM
Allen Graves accounted for 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: The Raptors fell short of a spot in Saturday's semifinals, but Graves came through with another solid performance for the winners. The rookie forward's ability to fill a stat line is what pushed him into the first round despite not being a starter at Santa Clara. Graves contributed on both ends of the floor against the Heat, and he offers a similar fantasy profile to Collin Murray-Boyles, albeit at a smaller size. How valuable Graves can be as a rookie depends partially on Kawhi Leonard, whose acquisition is still on hold. Rotation minutes should not be an issue for Graves, given the many ways in which he can contribute. |
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Xavier Cooks Allen Graves records four steals vs. Indiana
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 12:36 PM
Allen Graves amassed 13 points (5-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, six assists, four steals and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: As was the case in Friday's loss to the Celtics, Graves provided value in multiple statistical categories on Monday. Versatility is one reason the first-round pick out of Santa Clara could be an immediate fantasy asset, even though Graves is likely to come off the bench. Graves offers value as a rebounder, facilitator and defender, with Monday's stat line only lacking a blocked shot. While he may offer a limited ceiling as a rookie, Graves may be worth the risk in deeper leagues. |
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Xavier Cooks Nate Bittle rejects six shots in summer debut
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 5:11 PM
Nate Bittle recorded eight points (3-of-7 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists and six blocks in Friday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Signed to an Exhibit 10 contract on Friday morning, Bittle had an excellent summer league debut. The 7-footer blocked six shots and shot 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, providing value on both ends of the floor. In the past, the Raptors have enjoyed success developing players through their G League affiliate. At a minimum, Bittle knows that he'll be in an NBA training camp come September. Not a bad deal for a player who went undrafted after a productive college career at Oregon. |
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Xavier Cooks Allen Graves tallies 22 points, 13 rebounds
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 5:07 PM
Allen Graves finished Friday's loss to the Celtics with 22 points (9-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 13 rebounds, three steals, two blocks and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Making his summer debut, Graves displayed the versatility that made him the 19th overall pick in last month's draft. Efficient offensively, the former Santa Clara forward was also a pest defensively. What the Raptors' rotation will look like once the regular season begins is unknown, as the Kawhi Leonard trade has been placed on hold. Regardless of what happens, Graves has the tools needed to crack the rotation, just as Collin Murray-Boyles did as a rookie last season. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard trade now pending investigation
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 9:16 AM
Shams Charania
Kawhi Leonard's reported trade to the Raptors won't be complete until the NBA's investigation into the Clippers is over.
Analysis: The two teams agreed to send Leonard back to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and draft compensation at the end of June, but that deal is now on hold pending the league's investigation into the Clippers' Aspiration scandal. ESPN's Shams Charania said that the expectation is that the deal will still end up happening. While that remains to be seen, all parties involved will be better off as soon as the league finally wraps up this investigation. |
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Kyle Anderson Shams: Kyle Anderson signs with Raptors
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 11:10 AM
Shams Charania
Kyle Anderson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Raptors, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Anderson has certainly bounced around, appearing for five different teams over the last two seasons. It looks like he's found a home for this year, though, with the Raptors gearing up for contention in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard trade. For fantasy purposes, Anderson is a role player and doesn't have much upside at this point in his career. |
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Kyle Lowry Report: Kyle Lowry to retire as a Toronto Raptor
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 10:58 AM
Sportsnet
Kyle Lowry will retire as a Raptor, according to Sportsnet's Michael Grange.
Analysis: Lowry, a first-round pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, spent 20 seasons in the NBA. Nine of those were in Toronto, including all six of his All-Star seasons. Of course, Lowry was a starting member of the 2019 NBA Champion Raptors. He was voted All-NBA once in his career, making the third-team in 2015. Lowry will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Raptors before retiring. It could be a precursor to eventually having his number retired by the organization. |
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