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By Anne Erickson
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Summer League is never just about wins and losses.
It's where first impressions get made, second chances happen and the long grind toward an NBA roster spot officially starts.
The Toronto Raptors have unveiled their 16-man roster for the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, and there's plenty to keep an eye on. Leading the group are first-round picks Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley, who get their first taste of game action in a Raptors uniform. Collin Murray-Boyles will also be there, who's coming off a strong rookie campaign that landed him on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. That alone gives Toronto a player with real NBA experience in a setting that doesn't have too many of those seasoned players.
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Assistant coach Ivo Simovic takes over as head coach for the tournament, giving the Raptors another opportunity to evaluate talent and the coaching situation. Summer League may not count in the standings, but it still counts. Coaches are watching every possession, front offices are taking notes and players know every play can change their future.
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Toronto opens its schedule Friday, July 10, against the Boston Celtics at the Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Rivalries never quite disappear, even in July, and it's not the worst way to kick things off. The Raptors are right back on the floor the following night against the Houston Rockets before getting a breather ahead of a Monday, July 13, matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Their four-game slate wraps up Thursday, July 16, against the Miami Heat. It's a schedule that packs a punch.
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So, Summer League is here. It's where the future starts looking a little less like a projection and a little more like the real thing.
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