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Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball

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MINNEAPOLIS — Prior to their game tonight against the Timberwolves, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković praised the new-look roster and the unique duo of guards Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. “Great young duo, very talented players capable to score in so many different ways,” said the fourth-year Raptors head coach from Serbia. “It’s a great […] The post Raptors HC Darko Rajaković makes ‘beauty’ admission on facing Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury

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The (second) honeymoon period has ended very quickly for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Leonard was ruled out for Toronto’s game on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports that Leonard was a late scratch for the game due to left knee swelling. The seven-time All-Star Leonard, now 35 years … The post Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard scratched from Timberwolves game with swelling in knee

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The Toronto Raptors have started the season off 2-0, and they have a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves next, another team that is undefeated. It looks like they may be without Kawhi Leonard in that one, as he’s dealing with swelling in his knee, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Raptors say Kawhi Leonard […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard scratched from Timberwolves game with swelling in knee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BREAKING: Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi Leonard Announcement

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On Sunday night, the Toronto Raptors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. They are coming off a 112-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, nine rebounds, one assist and three steals while shooting 7/20 from the field in 28 minutes of playing time. Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi […] The post BREAKING: Toronto Raptors Make Sudden Kawhi Leonard Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caleb Wilson Just Gave the Bulls Something They Can’t Ignore

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Caleb Wilson had a horrid first game against the Toronto Raptors. He was a minus 45, shot 7/21, and had 9 turnovers. It looked rough for the rookie from start to finish. Wilson had a much better second game against the Milwaukee Bucks’. He had 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. He […] The post Caleb Wilson Just Gave the Bulls Something They Can’t Ignore appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards

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Darko Rajaković has Toronto Raptors fans believing this team can win in more ways than one. That’s after guiding his squad to a gritty 112-102 road victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Following their 43-point blowout on opening night, the Raptors faced a tougher challenge at Capital One Arena. However, they held firm down […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic gives props to Toronto for tough team win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Scottie Barnes Has Historic Night on the Road vs. Wizards

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Toronto Raptors superstar Scottie Barnes had a historic night on the road in Friday night’s big win over the Washington Wizards.The Raptors defeated Washington 112-102 on Friday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., to improve to 2-0 on the young season, with double-digit wins over the Wizards and the Chicago Bulls.Barnes, in particular, […] The post Raptors Scottie Barnes Has Historic Night on the Road vs. Wizards appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caleb Wilson makes a bold declaration after first NBA win

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The Chicago Bulls suffered a 43-point loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday in their season opener. They needed to change direction on short notice. However, they turned things around on Friday to secure their first win over the Milwaukee Bucks, 132-125. It also marked Caleb Wilson’s first win. He finished with 21 points and […] The post Caleb Wilson makes a bold declaration after first NBA win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga

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The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […] The post Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Get Unfortunate News in Pursuit of Former Lakers First-Round Pick

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The Raptors had their sights on a former Lakers first-round pick, but an unexpected development has changed their plans. The post Raptors Get Unfortunate News in Pursuit of Former Lakers First-Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors Provide Scare in Kawhi Leonard’s Debut

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The Toronto Raptors made a bold decision this offseason when they traded to bring back Kawhi Leonard. They had to send a hefty package to the Los Angeles Clippers, headlined by Brandon Ingram. They then had to wait out the NBA’s investigation into impermissible payments to Leonard before they knew for sure that the trade […] The post Raptors Provide Scare in Kawhi Leonard’s Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut

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On Wednesday, Caleb Wilson got his feet wet in his debut with the Chicago Bulls. However, the Bulls suffered a historic blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors, 135-92. Wilson finished the game with 16 points and 4 rebounds. But he also had 9 turnovers. After the game, Wilson took it stride as a learning process, […] The post Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors overreactions: Toronto will win Eastern Conference with Kawhi Leonard again after brutal 43-point clawing of Bulls

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The Toronto Raptors began their 2026-27 campaign with a 135-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls, producing the largest season-opening win in franchise history. Toronto never trailed, scored 43 points in the first quarter, and built a lead of as many as 48 points before finishing with a 43-point margin. And well, Kawhi Leonard’s return saw […] The post Raptors overreactions: Toronto will win Eastern Conference with Kawhi Leonard again after brutal 43-point clawing of Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Kendrick Perkins just gave Adam Silver massive ‘shoutout’

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The 2026-27 NBA season officially tipped off this week, and one person who is already thrilled with what he saw is former NBA player turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Appearing on the the ‘Pat McAfee Show,’ Perkins gave a big shoutout to NBA commissioner Adam Silver for what he feels like will be one of […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins just gave Adam Silver massive ‘shoutout’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will AJ Dybantsa Make Wizards Debut vs. Raptors After Anthony Davis’ Monster Start?

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Will AJ Dybantsa make his Wizards debut against Toronto? Brian Keefe reveals the rookie's status after Anthony Davis' huge opener. The post Will AJ Dybantsa Make Wizards Debut vs. Raptors After Anthony Davis’ Monster Start? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad?

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On Wednesday evening, the Chicago Bulls kicked off their 2026-27 NBA season with an ugly 135-92 loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors. This game marked the head coaching debut of Tiago Splitter in Chicago, and he certainly didn’t look to have had his team prepared for this one. Splitter took over for the […] The post Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AJ Dybantsa’s official NBA debut must continue to wait with latest injury update

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The Washington Wizards opened up their season with a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, and they did it without their No. 1 draft pick. AJ Dybantsa was ruled out with an ankle injury, and his latest injury update shows that he will have to continue to wait to make his NBA debut. “AJ Dybantsa (ankle) […] The post AJ Dybantsa’s official NBA debut must continue to wait with latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors

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The Chicago Bulls opened their 2026-27 regular season with a humiliating 135-92 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, with Josh Giddey’s previously undisclosed wrist injury potentially contributing to one of the worst performances of his NBA career. Following Chicago’s 43-point home loss, Giddey revealed that he suffered a left wrist injury […] The post Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard explains curious move in his first game back with the Raptors

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Kawhi Leonard wanted more action, even though the Toronto Raptors didn’t need it from him in his first game back.  Amid a blowout against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Leonard started the fourth quarter, an intriguing move given that the game was seemingly already out of the visiting team’s … The post Kawhi Leonard explains curious move in his first game back with the Raptors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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