CHI TOR TOR WAS TOR MIN ORL TOR ORL TOR TOR LAL TOR LAC TOR DEN TOR MIL MEM TORHead Coach
Darko Rajakovic
Assistant Coach
Trainer
Founded
1995
City
Toronto
Arena
Scotiabank Arena
G-League
Raptors 905
Governor(s)
Lawrence Tanenbaum
General Manager
—
| Player | # | POS | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Age | Exp | School | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Bittle | — | C | 7-0 | 215 lbs | Jun 03, 2003 | 23 | R | Oregon | Signed on 07/09/26 |
| Jaden Bradley | — | G | 6-3 | 200 lbs | Sep 14, 2003 | 22 | R | Arizona | #50 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| A.J. Lawson | 0 | G | 6-6 | 179 lbs | Jul 15, 2000 | 26 | 4 | South Carolina | Signed on 12/11/24 |
| Gradey Dick | 1 | G-F | 6-7 | 200 lbs | Nov 20, 2003 | 22 | 3 | Kansas | #13 Pick in 2023 Draft |
| Brandon Ingram | 3 | F | 6-8 | 190 lbs | Sep 02, 1997 | 28 | 10 | Duke | Traded from NOP on 02/06/25 |
| Scottie Barnes | 4 | F-G | 6-8 | 237 lbs | Aug 01, 2001 | 25 | 5 | Florida State | #4 Pick in 2021 Draft |
| Immanuel Quickley | 5 | G | 6-2 | 190 lbs | Jun 17, 1999 | 27 | 6 | Kentucky | Traded from NYK on 12/30/23 |
| RJ Barrett | 9 | F-G | 6-6 | 214 lbs | Jun 14, 2000 | 26 | 7 | Duke | Traded from NYK on 12/30/23 |
| Kyle Anderson | 12 | F-G | 6-8 | 230 lbs | Sep 20, 1993 | 32 | 12 | UCLA | Signed on 07/06/26 |
| Ja'Kobe Walter | 14 | G | 6-4 | 180 lbs | Sep 04, 2004 | 21 | 2 | Baylor | #19 Pick in 2024 Draft |
| Jakob Poeltl | 19 | C | 7-0 | 253 lbs | Oct 15, 1995 | 30 | 10 | Utah | Traded from SAS on 02/09/23 |
| Allen Graves | 22 | F | 6-9 | 225 lbs | Jul 28, 2006 | 20 | R | Santa Clara | #19 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Jamal Shead | 23 | G | 6-1 | 200 lbs | Jul 24, 2002 | 24 | 2 | Houston | Draft Rights Traded from SAC on 06/28/24 |
| Chucky Hepburn | 24 | G | 6-0 | 190 lbs | Feb 09, 2003 | 23 | 1 | Louisville | Signed on 07/01/25 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | 30 | F | 6-7 | 245 lbs | Jun 10, 2005 | 21 | 1 | South Carolina | #9 Pick in 2025 Draft |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | 32 | F | 6-9 | 245 lbs | Feb 22, 2000 | 26 | 3 | Indiana | Traded from GSW on 02/05/26 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | 44 | G | 6-6 | 209 lbs | Nov 13, 2001 | 24 | 3 | Connecticut | Signed on 08/04/26 |
| Trey Jemison III | 50 | C | 6-10 | 270 lbs | Nov 28, 1999 | 26 | 3 | Alabama-Birmingham | Signed on 08/04/26 |
| Alijah Martin | 55 | G | 6-2 | 210 lbs | Dec 26, 2001 | 24 | 1 | Florida | #39 Pick in 2025 Draft |
| Jamison Battle | 77 | F | 6-7 | 220 lbs | May 10, 2001 | 25 | 2 | Ohio State | Signed on 07/16/24 |
Total Points
DeMar DeRozan
13,296
Total Assists
Kyle Lowry
4,277
Total Rebounds
Chris Bosh
4,776
Total Blocks
Chris Bosh
600
Total Steals
Kyle Lowry
873
Championship Wins
2019
Conference Titles
2019
Division Titles
2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Competing in the Atlantic Division as the only Canadian team in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors 2026-27 season. A franchise-defining moment is added to this season, as Kyle Lowry officially retires on a ceremonial one day contract with Toronto, ending his career in the franchise. The Raptors inked Minnesota veteran forward Kyle Anderson on the roster and re-signed Alijah Martin.
Let's take a look at both sides of the coin, the Raptors as a franchise and just what's different in 2026-27.
The Toronto Raptors' history begins in 1995 as an expansion team and the NBA's first Canadian team. Throughout its decades-long existence the team has become the NBA's sole foreign-based franchise, and has a "We The North" fan base across the nation. The franchise has secured one championship in its history, in 2019. However, the franchise has won one title in its history, back in 2019 and it has been talked about amongst fans and analysts when considering the all time contenders in the Atlantic Division.
Vince Carter and Kawhi Leonard are names that come to mind when considering the brand of the Toronto Raptors, and they're not alone. There's a history to franchise plays to be put in context, and it makes this year's Kyle Lowry send-off ceremony even more special, as Lowry was the emotional and management force behind that 2019 championship team, and the ceremony is his formal send-off that brings a direct line to the most pivotal moment in franchise history.
The Toronto Raptors not only have the NBA's ONLY non-U.S. based franchise, they also have supporters ("We The North") throughout the country. It impacts trades, free agency decisions, offensive and defensive schemes, and much more.
Going into 2026-27, Toronto's staff is still focused on versatility and a switchable defense, particularly with Kyle Anderson being a veteran with a deep understanding of the basketball game who can contribute to their rotation.
However, rivalry can also have an impact on how well a franchise is regarded throughout the country. One of the biggest rivalries the Toronto Raptors has is against the Boston Celtics, and it's one that often commands attention on the Raptors' schedule—and is a must-watch for any Raptors enthusiast.
But the Toronto Raptors 2026-2027 season will be a very emotional one in terms of the franchise, for one big reason: the end of the Kyle Lowry chapter. The Raptors signed veteran forward Kyle Anderson from Minnesota and re-signed Alijah Martin on the roster. It's a season of building around the young nucleus that Toronto is developing and they need veteran players as support to help them improve and get back into contention.
The Raptors have been putting together a young nucleus, after trading away some of their key veteran pieces in the past few seasons. The lowry retirement opens an important chapter, and these signings are further evidence of the ongoing incremental approach to building a team.
Top Coaching Challenge: Finding the balance of youth development minutes with the stabilizing effect of veteran additions.
First-Round Pick: Allen Graves (No. 19 overall) Strengths: Passivity, lack of consistency in his output Expected rookie role: Rotation minutes from day one Second-Round Pick: Jaden Bradley (No. 50)
Graves is added to a young core whose identity is still in question, and Bradley is added to the backcourt.
| Move | Type | Expected Impact |
| Kyle Anderson (from Minnesota) | Free Agent | Veteran playmaking and stability |
| Alijah Martin | Re-signed | Wing depth |
| Kyle Lowry | Ceremonial retirement | Franchise legend closes his career in Toronto |
Roster-fit analysis: The veteran presence of Anderson will provide the young nucleus some balance in secondary play and help to build the team's identity over the long-term.
There are also Alijah Martin, Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley on the bench.
Scottie Barnes Will likely remain the favorite franchise cornerstone in the hopes of bringing Toronto back to the playoffs.
RJ Barrett Should be consistent at secondary scoring as a tried and tested complementation.
The success of Kyle Anderson's veteran playmaking in helping to hold the young core steady in Toronto through high-pressure moments will be a key determinant on the floor this season.
The Toronto Raptors are an Atlantic Division squad in one of the most talented Eastern Conference divisions. Playoff seeding, home-court advantage, and the fact that a team will guarantee itself a playoff berth or must use play-in games to secure those seeds, is determined by divisional and conference standings. To get a better sense of the performance of the young core, it's best to look at the Raptors' divisional record instead of their overall record.
Barnes steps it up again, and Anderson's appearance puts the wheels in motion for the young squad, as Toronto earns a play-in spot.
The problems with making shots continue and Toronto is once again out of the playoffs.
No, Toronto is still in the developmental stage, but the franchise has been given a lot of long-term hope with continued growth from Scottie Barnes.
Each NBA season has a different team composition, coaching style and health that help dictate the course of a team well before the playoffs. The Toronto Raptors' storylines to follow are:
Rosters, coaching staffs and injury lists change throughout the year, so don't take any preseason prediction as a given — the best way to gauge the Raptors' form is to follow along on the live schedule and box scores during the season.
As with all other NBA teams, the Raptors will have an 82-game regular season run before the field of play is determined for the postseason. That load is relatively even, though with conference opponents like the Boston Celtics adding a few additional games, as well as an ever-changing schedule of interconference opponents. In a franchise that has only one championship banner in history, all regular season matches are significant: Home court in the Eastern Conference can be a matter of seeding, the play-in round can be a matter of a few close divisional games between the sixth seed and the play-in round.
The season can be divided into distinct periods:
For Raptors fans who are new to the NBA, learning some of the team's background is less than just a cool trivia fact and more of a key element in how the Raptors are covered and spoken about in 2026-27. Having one NBA championship isn't the same as having no championships, and a new team without a championship will be judged by the standards of the era of Vince Carter, and then more recently, the 2019 title team led in no small part by Kyle Lowry. The fact that Lowry's "retirement" was so emotional in Toronto is partly, he said, the result of context: he wasn't just a great player, he was the heart and soul of the only championship this franchise has won.
It also covers why the Boston Celtics series holds particular significance for the Raps' fan base in general: rivalries built over many years of playoff history hold more meaning for a fan base than those that emerge during a development year.
Sports OKBet is a leading sports betting platform in the Philippines that provides play-in odds and win-total markets for emerging teams such as Toronto as well as game-by-game lines all season long.
The Raptors 2026-27 with a couple of veteran pieces in place for stability and a young group of players finding their stride around the franchise's most successful player, Scottie Barnes, as they formally end an era with Kyle Lowry's team claiming their only title in 2019. An improvement of any kind is a play-in push. Stay tuned for Toronto's season and the up-to-date odds and analysis on
Established in 1995, the franchise started out as an expansion team and Canada's premier NBA franchise.
The Toronto Raptors have one NBA championship in history — 2019.
The Toronto Raptors are an East Coast team playing in the Atlantic Division.
The Toronto Raptors' biggest historical rivalry is with the Boston Celtics.
Yes, Lowry entered into a one-day contract with Toronto before retiring officially.
Toronto picked up Kyle Anderson in free agency and re-signed Alijah Martin.
Allen Graves was the No. 19 overall pick by Toronto.
If Scottie Barnes is continuing his rise, then a play-in spot is possible.
Sourcing: Historical facts (founded year, championship count, arena name, rivals) are from official NBA franchise records in the OKSports Editorial Team's franchise guide series. The 2026-27 NBA transactions log on Wikipedia and NBA.com are consulted to obtain trade and draft and free-agency details for the coming season. Lineup order, win totals and scenarios are projections of analysis.
