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Raptors Announce First Alberta Training Camp and Vancouver Canada Series Opener

A first Alberta training camp at the University of Calgary sets up the Raptors’ Oct. 6 preseason clash with the Nuggets in Vancouver.

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) lays up the ball against Portland Trail Blazers centre Donovan Clingan (23) during the second half of NBA basketball action in Toronto on Thursday, April 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Thomas Skrlj
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The Toronto Raptors have been coming to Vancouver for preseason games since Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns lost to Jose Calderon and the Raptors back in 2010.
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Overview

  • The Raptors’ training camp will run at the University of Calgary’s Jack Simpson Gym from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, featuring closed practices until Oct. 2 and a public session on Oct. 3.
  • Their Oct. 6 preseason matchup against the Denver Nuggets at Rogers Arena marks the NBA’s 20th Canada Series game and Vancouver’s seventh time hosting.
  • Tickets for the Oct. 6 Canada Series game will go on sale Aug. 27.
  • The events spotlight Canadian talents including RaptorsRJ Barrett and A. J. Lawson facing NuggetsKitchener native Jamal Murray.
  • The full preseason schedule also includes games in Sacramento on Oct. 8, at home versus Boston on Oct. 10, in Washington on Oct. 12, back in Boston on Oct. 15 and a finale against Brooklyn on Oct. 17.