Toronto Raptors release 2026-27 schedule amid Kawhi Leonard uncertainty

The Toronto Raptors' 2026-27 regular-season schedule has been released, featuring key matchups against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 2 and January 1. The schedule arrives amid ongoing scrutiny regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.

Historically, the Raptors' trajectory was significantly altered by the blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs eight years ago, which brought Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to Toronto in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a first-round pick. That move ultimately secured the franchise's first NBA championship.

Currently, Leonard's future remains a point of interest, with reports suggesting he may only be willing to sign an extension with Toronto. Meanwhile, the Raptors' upcoming season outlook is influenced by an ongoing investigation involving Leonard and the Clippers, though the NBA has declined to place the Raptors-Clippers matchups on national television in the United States.