Six out of the Raptors' 14 regular roster players sat out their pre-season game against the Heat in Quebec City, but as TSN's Josh Lewenberg points out, there was still some positives to take away from Toronto's loss.
The Raptors had their six-game winning streak in Quebec snapped with a pre-season defeat against the Heat in the first-ever NBA game in Quebec City on Saturday at Centre Vidéotron. The game was part of the NBA Canada Series which sees a second game in Vancouver on Oct. 10 when the Raps will meet the Clippers.
Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong take a closer look at the Raptors' preseason loss to the Heat in Quebec City, highlighting an impressive outing by RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes in their limited time on the court.
Josh Lewenberg highlights a pair of important x-factors that will be necessary for the Toronto Raptors to reach their lofty potential this season.
Immanuel Quickley and Ja'Kobe Walter discuss what Jamal Shead brings to the Raptors after the point guard signed a three-year contract extension with Toronto.
Ja'Kobe Walter details what he focused on throughout the summer and says he made it an emphasis to get stronger to take his game to another level.
Raptors shooting guard Ja'Kobe Walter explains how he started watching Kawhi Leonard when he was a young boy and what he will bring to the team.
TSN's Josh Lewenberg explains why Jamal Shead's three-year, $24 million extension with the Raptors is 'a rare win-win' contract for both sides, and says the deal could really look like a bargain in the future if the feisty guard continues to improve his three-point shooting.
Raptors guard Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension in Toronto. Shead had 354 assists in 2025-26 -- a league-best off the bench and the most in franchise history for a reserve player. He was one of 18 NBA players to play in all 82 regular-season games while averaging 6.6 points and 5.4 assists per game.
Joel Embiid talks 76ers' upcoming season with LeBron James in the fold.
ESPN's Shams Charania says that the bids for a Las Vegas NBA expansion team is down to three finalists.
Scottie Barnes joins Josh Lewemberg to explain his reaction when he found out Kawhi Leonard would be returning to the Raptors. He also talks about what he worked on over the summer and the steps he looks to take this year.
Scottie Barnes talks about the addition of Kawhi Leonard and what he'll do for the team and himself this year. Leonard talks about getting acclimated with the team and why he's asking a lot of questions.
There's plenty of excitement around what the Raptors' dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes will look like together, and fans shouldn't have to wait too much longer to see the two selfless stars take the court. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has more from training camp in Québec City.
Raptors fans had to be patient but the long-awaited return of Kawhi Leonard finally became a reality. The star forward sat down with TSN's Kate Beirness to chat about his interactions with fans in Toronto since coming back, returning to a place where he's so loved, living with no regrets, celebrating Kyle Lowry and more.
The Raptors are in Québec City this week for training camp as they prepare for the NBA season, and Kawhi Leonard took the court to officially practice with his new Toronto teammates. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has more on Kawhi's involvement on Day 1 of training camp.
Collin Murray-Boyles says it's 'mesmerizing' to watch Kawhi Leonard work out up close and continue pushing himself to the limit. Murray-Boyles is eager to continue learning from Kawhi, which head coach Darko Rajaković says will help the Raptors grow into the team they want to be.
The Raptors opened training camp in Québec City on Tuesday and, as RJ Barrett put it, it's 'time to grow and take it to the next level'. Collin-Murray Boyles called it an important teaching week for the team as they try to build off last year's playoff appearance.
Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković joins TSN's Josh Lewenberg to discuss Toronto's whirlwind offseason, having Kawhi Leonard back in the fold with the Raps, how the young players can benefit from being around the two-time champion, and the expectations that the team will build off the playoff experience last year.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says he would've begged LeBron James to come to the New York Knicks in the offseason if they didn't win the title.
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