Raptors Roster Shifts Highlight New Era in Quebec City
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Toronto enters the preseason with a revamped squad featuring Kawhi Leonard and rookie additions.
The Toronto Raptors are set to open their preseason schedule against the Miami Heat at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, marking the first time the NBA has hosted a game in that city, as Sports Illustrated first reported.
Toronto's roster has undergone significant changes following offseason blockbuster deals. Reporting from Sports Illustrated notes that Kawhi Leonard has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Raptors. The team is also integrating rookies Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley into the 14-man roster. Bradley recently received a promotion from a two-way contract to a standard deal, while Graves has been managing a groin injury.
Head coach Darko Rajakovic is expected to provide the rookies with significant playing time to build on their Las Vegas Summer League experience. The matchup also features a potential debut for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who Sports Illustrated reports moved from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Heat.
The exhibition game serves as a lead-up to the regular season, which begins on October 21.