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Years of struggles and failing to meet expectations have surrounded the Toronto Raptors since their first NBA championship in 2019. Many All-Star-level players have left the organization, and the Raptors have experienced back-to-back losing seasons for the first time in a decade. As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, Scottie Barnes is ready to flip the […]

The Toronto Raptors enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. For the third straight year, the franchise fell short of the postseason, but unlike seasons past, the tone surrounding this team feels different. There is genuine optimism in Toronto, largely because the Raptors have doubled down on their young core while also making […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Toronto Raptors are hoping to be among the teams vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have not made the playoffs since the 2021-22 season, but with a few teams in the East taking a step back, they could be the […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard came under fire after reports surfaced that Leonard had signed a lucrative no-show deal with the since-bankrupt company Aspiration to help Los Angeles circumvent the NBA salary cap. Now it has emerged that Leonard and his uncle allegedly have been looking for such a deal for quite […]

France has long been a powerhouse in EuroBasket, so for them to fall down in the Round of 16 in the 2025 iteration of the proceedings is no small thing. It becomes an even greater deal when a nation like Georgia, which has historically been worse than them in basketball, becomes the team to take […]

The release of the NBA schedule always sparks a flurry of speculation, and for the Toronto Raptors, this season comes with particular intrigue. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 30-52 record, the Raptors find themselves at a crossroads. They weren’t competitive enough to threaten for a playoff spot, landing just below the play-in […]

The Toronto Raptors head into NBA 2K26 with a roster that looks competitive on paper but somehow doesn’t get the proper respect in the ratings department. After a quiet offseason that saw them hold steady while adding rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors are being painted as a middle-of-the-road team in 2K26. The issue? Several […]

In a recent appearance on the Hello and Welcome podcast, former Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka reflected on the franchise’s 2019 championship team and how many titles they could have captured had Kawhi Leonard decided to remain in Toronto instead of leaving in free agency. “Bro, why are you asking this question? I think… I […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing to be active on the trade market this season, aiming to move past the play-in conversation and secure a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. With Bobby Webster now elevated as the lead decision-maker after the team parted ways with longtime executive Masai Ujiri, Toronto is signaling it is ready […]

The Toronto Raptors are elevating general manager Bobby Webster to the team’s head of basketball operations after firing Masai Ujiri earlier this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Webster, 40, led the Raptors’ draft efforts in the wake of Ujiri and the organization parting ways, and he has been the lead brain behind the […]

Just like the rest of the NBA, the Toronto Raptors were able to see their schedule for the season, and many are looking at which matchups they should mark on their calendar. Brandon Ingram should have one game he’s looking forward to, and it’s against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 11. The Pelicans traded […]

The Toronto Raptors are talented enough to sniff the play-in, yet far from the inner circle of contenders. The front office has been aggressive in securing talent, but not necessarily in building a long-term plan. This is a team that feels stuck in basketball purgatory. They have paid premium prices for “good” without knowing how […]

The Boston Celtics have kept busy this summer, moving around multiple key pieces in order to circumvent the second apron. And although Massachusetts native Georges Niang was hoping to prove himself in Boston, the forward was dealt to the Utah Jazz before he had a chance, departing on Tuesday afternoon as part of a salary-dumping […]

For the moment, the Toronto Raptors find themselves stuck in the NBA’s worst-case scenario: not bad enough to rebuild, and nowhere close to contending. They have talent, sure. Scottie Barnes is a legitimate future All-Star, and Immanuel Quickley is developing into a dependable scoring guard. Adding Brandon Ingram at the deadline was an intriguing move, […]

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes clapped back at his haters on social media, vowing to make a significant leap in leading his team to the postseason in 2025-26. Barnes has his eyes set on playoff basketball. The Raptors haven’t reached the playoffs since 2022 when the Philadelphia 76ers eliminated them from the opening round. After […]

The 2025 NBA Draft saw the Toronto Raptors select South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles with the No. 9 overall pick, a selection that was immediately met with mixed reactions across the league. While some scouts lauded his motor and defensive versatility, others questioned his lack of a refined offensive arsenal. After playing in four Summer League […]

The biggest story of the offseason for the Toronto Raptors occurred when the team parted ways with team president Masai Ujiri. Ujiri hadn’t always landed with his big swings, but he did play a major role in delivering the franchise its only championship by trading for Kawhi Leonard in 2018. The Raptors still have yet […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a sense of calm purpose. No grand rebuild. No win-now desperation. Just steady, measured decision-making aimed at internal growth and stability. With a young core in place and cap flexibility still years away, Toronto’s free agency approach was pragmatic. But was it productive? From the eyebrow-raising […]

The Toronto Raptors entered 2025’s offseason with a clear identity and limited wiggle room. As such, they chose prudence over flashy splashes. Central to their quiet summer was the unwavering commitment to Jakob Poeltl. He’s a player the organization evidently cherishes deeply. Despite Poeltl not even being eligible for free agency until 2027, Toronto rewarded […]

The Toronto Raptors are looking to return to playoff contention for the 2024-25 season, and it’s clear that the team’s ownership is not satisfied with their results over the past few campaigns as evidenced by their decision to relieve Masai Ujiri of his executive duties. The addition of Brandon Ingram could very well elevate a […]

Recently, the Toronto Raptors surprised many in the NBA world by moving on from general manager Masai Ujiri, who helped them win the NBA championship in 2019 by trading for Kawhi Leonard. In the years since then, the Raptors have been mired in mediocrity, which may have motivated them to look for a new voice […]

The NBA Summer League has once again put the Toronto Raptors under the spotlight. They have a young and energized squad grabbing attention through standout performances. Fueled by impressive wins over the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, the Raptors have generated optimism about their young core and new additions. However, as always with Summer League, […]

Brandon Ingram has yet to play a game for the Toronto Raptors, but has already established what he expects to accomplish once he makes his debut with the team. “Being the focal point of the offense, I think I can just show my playmaking skills…,” Ingram told ClutchPoint’s Josh Lewenberg. I get to show them […]

When the Toronto Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans and signed the All-Star forward to a three-year, $120 million contract extension, Ingram was dealing with a nagging ankle injury. Unfortunately, it got so severe that Ingram had to receive PRP injections to aid in the recovery, shutting him down for the year […]

Alijah Martin created an incredible highlight during his NBA Summer League debut in Friday’s matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. Martin made his debut after the Raptors selected him 39th overall in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. He ended an marvelous collegiate career where he made two Final Four appearances […]

For what it’s worth, the Toronto Raptors have assembled a talented team that could reasonably challenge for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference next season. Their core five of Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl is solid, although one would think that the on-court fit wouldn’t be the best […]

The Toronto Raptors surprisingly went in a different direction in their front office just after the NBA Draft. Longtime president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri was fired after spending 13 years with the franchise, leaving Toronto searching for a new face to lead its franchise into the future. While the end of the partnership came […]

The Toronto Raptors were much more competitive than their 50-win 2024-25 season would indicate. They kept games close even against the best teams in the league, giving way to what some called “ethical tanking.” In the end, they were rewarded with promising prospect Collin Murray-Boyles for their troubles — adding another quality young player to […]

Jakob Poeltl will remain with the Toronto Raptors for the foreseeable future. After making it clear that they were committed to their longtime center, the Raptors inked Poeltl to a massive four-year extension that keeps him on the team through the 2029-2030 season. Poeltl’s new four-year deal is worth $104 million, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. […]

NBA Free Agency is going bananas right now. There are signings, trades, and players being waived left and right as we are now in Week 2 of the offseason. So much has happened, and some of these smaller signings will get lost in the rough. The Toronto Raptors have signed free agent forward and center […]

The Toronto Raptors showed slight improvement under Darko Rajakovic, going 30-52 last season. But season three together becomes more pivotal than ever. Especially following the 2025 NBA Draft. Toronto needed to swing big with its pick after drawing the ninth selection on lottery night. The Raptors then needed one more area to bolster early on […]

The Toronto Raptors will be under new front office leadership soon following the departure of longtime executive Masai Ujiri. With the NBA free agency period coming up, the Raptors could potentially have three open roster spots to address. And it appears as if one of those potential contracts will go to veteran guard Garrett Temple. […]

The Toronto Raptors made a shocking announcement this week when it was revealed that longtime executive Masai Ujiri would not return to the organization next season. Ujiri was entering the final year of his contract and both sides opted to part ways. With Ujiri out of the picture, much of the roster building would appear […]

Longtime Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri is parting ways with the organization, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Ujiri, who held the positions of vice chairman and president of the Raptors, had been with Toronto since 2013. “BREAKING: Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN,” Charania posted on […]

Alijah Martin has a lot of respect for the impact that legend Vince Carter had on the Toronto Raptors franchise. So much so that he is making a big decision regarding the jersey number he’ll use. The Raptors selected Martin with the 39th pick, drafting the talented guard who won the national championship with the Florida Gators. […]

The Toronto Raptors put their trust into Alijah Martin, a player who made unforgettable history in the NCAA Final Four. They showcased that in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Raptors selected Martin with the 39th pick, drafting the talented guard who won the national championship with the Florida […]

Rookies who didn’t hear their name called in the NBA Draft still found a home Thursday. The Toronto Raptors opened their door to the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Even after taking Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9 overall.  ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed which star from the ACC is heading […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Chloe Kitts is no stranger to being front and center, but at the 2025 NBA Draft, she made sure the spotlight was on her boyfriend and new Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as he took his first steps into the pros. When the No. 9 pick rolled around and Toronto […]

On Wednesday, South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley offered her congratulations to Collin Murray Boyles during the NBA Draft. Ultimately, her fellow Gamecock was drafted No. 9 by the Toronto Raptors and is going viral for supposedly uttering the F-word. One of Staley’s players, Chloe Kitts, is dating Murray-Boyles and was present at the […]