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Raptors know Toronto Tempo's early-season struggle all too well The Raptors know what it’s like to excel on defense but struggle to score reliably. The Tempo have started off the season in the same way.

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Garrett Temple is a luxury the Raptors can no longer afford this crucial offseason Assessing Garrett Temple’s future with the Raptors as roster depth and veteran presence become key concerns for next season.

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One question will loom over every decision the Raptors make this offseason Any time the Raptors consider moving or adding a player this offseason, they have to ask themselves one question.

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Raptors could quickly encounter roadblock in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit The Raptors and Bucks may not agree on what it would take to bring Giannis Antetkounmpo to Toronto.

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Serah Williams - Efficient with limited playing time Williams produced one point (1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across four minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Williams saw the least playing time of any bench player for the Fire on Thursday, but she made the most of her opportunities and contributed in several areas. While Williams put forth an encouraging performance Thursday, she's been on the fringes of Portland's rotation early in the regular season, giving her limited fantasy appeal as long as the team remains relatively healthy.

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Sarah Ashlee Barker - Contributes in multiple areas Barker recorded six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to the Liberty.

Impact After draining the game-winning putback at the buzzer against the Liberty on Tuesday, Barker had an efficient performance from the floor during Thursday's rematch. Although the Fire were unable to pick up the win, Barker contributed in several statistical categories while playing over 20 minutes for a third consecutive game. Although the Fire have played without Karlie Samuelson (foot) early in the regular season, Barker has carved out a consistent role off the bench to begin the 2026 campaign, and she should have opportunities to maintain her playing time as the year progresses.

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Megan Gustafson - Paces Fire with 14 points Gustafson tallied 14 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds in 14 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Gustafson turned in an efficient scoring performance but didn't offer up much elsewhere. Even so, this marks her best offensive showing of the young 2026 campaign, and she's scored in double figures in two of her first three appearances.

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Sug Sutton - Solid showing in 2026 debut Sutton collected eight points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds and eight assists in 20 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Sutton certainly wasn't afraid to let it fly on the offensive end, and while she was held to single digits in the scoring column, she managed to lead the team in assists. This was a strong first appearance of the 2026 campaign for the fifth-year guard, who missed the first two games of the year while tending to a right knee injury.

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Nyadiew Puoch - Totals 13 points in loss Puoch recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to New York.

Impact Puoch responded nicely Thursday after being held to five total points in her first two appearances of the 2026 season. She shot the ball with efficiency and led the Fire in scoring, joining Bridget Carleton and Emily Engstler in double figures. Puoch has drawn plenty of opportunities since inking a rookie deal with Portland in April, and while she's gotten off to a bit of a slow start to her WNBA career, Thursday's showing is a clear step in the right direction.

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Kamiah Smalls - Joining starting five Smalls is starting Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Smalls will enter the starting lineup for her first start of the 2026 campaign. She'll take the place of Carla Leite (ankle), who was downgraded to out shortly before tipoff. Smalls impressed from beyond the arc Tuesday against the Liberty, hitting on four of five attempts while recording a pair of assists in 14 minutes off the bench.

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Carla Leite - Won't play Thursday Leite (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday's game against New York.

Impact Leite played well in her first two games of the season. However, she won't suit up against New York because of a right-ankle injury. Without Leite on the floor, Kamiah Smalls will replace her in the starting lineup. Sug Sutton (knee), who will make her 2026 campaign debut Thursday, and Haley Jones could see more action.

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Sug Sutton - Available against New York Sutton (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Sutton will suit up for her first appearance of the 2026 campaign. She logged 43 games for the Mystics last season, averaging 7.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks across 26.1 minutes. With Sutton on the floor, it could mean less minutes for Haley Jones and Kamiah Smalls.

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Raptors forced Scottie Barnes to bridge a gap no superstar can handle Raptors must support Scottie Barnes properly and avoid overworking him, ensuring his development isn’t hindered by a fragile roster.

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Raptors fans keep getting painful reminders of how close they were to playoff glory Cleveland’s playoff success is making Toronto’s loss sting even more, while proving the Raptors were closer than it felt.

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Raptors would love to know the answer to all-important Ja'Kobe Walter question Ja’Kobe Walter was excellent for the Raptors in the second half of the season, but can he do it over 82 games?

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Raptors playoff what-if hurts even worse with crucial offseason on the horizon The Raptors will never know what the playoffs could have looked like with Immanuel Quickley in the lineup.

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The problem with the Raptors trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo | Sporting News Toronto made a move a bit like this for Kawhi Leonard.

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Karlie Samuelson - Won't play Thursday Samuelson (foot) is out for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact This will be Samuelson's third consecutive game on the inactive list. Her next chance to play will come Monday versus the Sun.

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Carla Leite - Questionable versus Liberty Leite (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New York.

Impact Leite has played well, averaging 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.5 steals over 27.0 minutes in the first two games of the 2026 campaign. She popped up on the injury report because of a right-ankle injury. If Leite can't suit up, Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker would be in line for more minutes.

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Sug Sutton - Questionable for Thursday Sutton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact There's a chance Sutton will be able to make her regular-season debut Thursday evening. If she is cleared to play, that could result in fewer minutes for Haley Jones and Kamiah Smalls.

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The undeniable truth about Brandon Ingram that makes a summer trade inevitable Brandon Ingram’s long-term fit alongside Scottie Barnes is uncertain, making a summer trade look increasingly likely for the Raptors.

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Milwaukee Bucks and four other teams the Raptors should keep an eye on for big trades If the Raptors are looking to make a big trade this offseason, these teams may have stars available.

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Raptors must accept Jakob Poeltl reality regardless of offseason outcome It’s time to move on, hopefully for good.

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Haley Jones - Muted role in early going Jones contributed six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 98-96 win over the Liberty.

Impact Jones has played a total of 17 minutes across her first two appearances for the Fire, so she's having a hard time finding significant playing time. Sarah Ashlee Barker appears to be well ahead of her on the depth chart, and Portland also brought in Holly Winterburn on a developmental contract Wednesday to fortify its backcourt.

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