Michael Grange

Raptors find blueprint for life without Leonard in win over Magic

Michael Grange

Michael Grange joined Sportsnet in 2011 as a columnist for Sportsnet.ca and regular contributor to Sportsnet magazine. During his time at Sportsnet, Grange has become one of the network’s leading basketball analysts and regularly contributes to Prime Time Sports on Sportsnet 590 The FAN and Sportsnet Central.

Raptors face early test of life without Kawhi Leonard

The news about Kawhi Leonard missing time due to an issue with his left knee was both predictable and encouraging. Michael Grange explains why in his latest.

Raptors' Kawhi Leonard out at least a week with knee swelling

Raptors no match for Timberwolves without Kawhi Leonard

There was never a moment that trading for Kawhi Leonard didn’t come packed with risk. The Raptors' first glimpse at life without the injured star this season wasn't pretty.

Raptors play bigger than their size to overcome towering Wizards

The Wizards' size advantage made the Raptors' matchup with the much-improved squad interesting in the early stages of the season. Toronto won using a familiar formula, writes Michael Grange.

No more easy wins: Raptors face tougher competition as NBA pushes parity

'You can't rush greatness': Leonard deliberate in Raptors' dominant opening win

Kawhi Leonard does things at his own pace. He's deliberate and calculated. And while Wednesday's blowout wasn't an explosive reintroduction, it served as a good reminder. Michael Grange has the story.

New-look Raptors enter season with championship aspirations

Timing is everything in the NBA. For the new-look Toronto Raptors, the overwhelming question is whether their time is now, writes Michael Grange.

The 27 people who will define the 2026-27 NBA season

What we know about Raptors as season opener looms

The waiting is finally over. The new-look Raptors host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday to kick off the regular-season marathon. Here's what we've discovered about the team through the pre-season.