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Will the Raptors go over or under their projected 46.5-win total? I compare Toronto’s outlook with the rest of the Eastern Conference, make my prediction and finish with my thoughts on Jamal Shead’s new three-year, $24 million extension.
October 10, 2026
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Will the Raptors Win More Than 46 Games This Season?
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Was one championship season enough to make Kawhi Leonard the greatest Raptor of all time? I make the case that by 2031, his impact on Toronto basketball will matter more than how long he wore the jersey.
Sep 23, 2026
Open Episode →The return of the century is officially official! In today's episode of The Dino District, we break down the finalization of the blockbuster trade that brings Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors. We dive deep into his brand-new two-year, $126 million max extension that locks him into Toronto through his age-37 season and look at how his waived trade kicker saved our cap space. Finally, we project the landscape of the Eastern Conference—can this re-tooled Raptors squad fight for a top-4 seed, or are we looking at a play-in battle? Grab your coffee, Raptors faithful, because a new era in Toronto has officially begun.
Sep 17, 2026
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