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Masai Ujiri Willing To Be Tax Team Depending On Roster

The Toronto Raptors may become a tax team depending on how their roster shapes out. As a rebuilding team, re-signing and keeping young talent is vital.

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Raptors Rookie Praises VJ Edgecombe Who Fits the Mold Toronto Wants to Build

The Toronto Raptors do not need another shooting guard. It is one area where Toronto actually has real depth heading into next season. RJ Barrett projects to start, with Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, and Ochai Agbaji all competing for minutes behind him.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 25

Raptors Coach Reveals Guard Priorities & What It Could Mean for Rotation Next Season

Tough decisions are coming. The Toronto Raptors know that. It is part of the process of getting better and taking another step toward playoff contention.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 24

Bleacher Report Projects Khaman Maluach To Raptors In Latest Mock Draft

The Toronto Raptors will soon find out their fate. The NBA Draft Lottery will take place on May 12 in Chicago and that’s when the Raptors will know where they are picking from in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'Most 15-assist NBA games' quiz

Jakob Poeltl News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 24

How Raptors Center Jakob Poeltl Improved His Free Throws & Why It Matters

Jakob Poeltl just stopped overthinking it. He didn’t overhaul his shooting form. He didn’t scrap his routine. There was no dramatic fix behind his free throw improvement this season with the Toronto Raptors.

Chris Boucher News / Raptors Nation / April 23

Chris Boucher Is Finalist For Social Justice Award

Chris Boucher has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. This is a recognition that celebrates players who lead efforts to advance equity and justice in their communities.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Toronto Raptors 2024-2025 Player Grades

With the Toronto Raptors’ season over, it’s time to look back and review each player’s impact. Despite the negatives of having a 30-52 season, Raptors fans will look at the 2024-2025 season positively.

Chris Boucher News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 23

Raptors Veteran Named Among Honorees for Social Justice Award

Chris Boucher’s on-court role may have diminished with the Toronto Raptors this season, but his impact off the court has never been bigger. The Canadian

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 23

Former Raptors Teammates Get Heated While Canada’s Core Dominates in OKC

Former Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam stayed hot in Game 2, finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and a clutch three that helped seal the Indiana Pacers’ 123-115 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 22

Three Prospects to Watch at No. 39 After Raptors Secure Second-Round Pick

The Toronto Raptors secured the 39th pick on Wednesday night thanks to the NBA’s tiebreaker between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers. It’s a minor win for Toronto, who would have dropped to No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25

Four lottery-bound NBA teams trending in opposite directions

Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches

While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.

French guard declaring for NBA Draft

Arkansas star reportedly enters transfer portal, but remaining in NBA Draft

Cooper Flagg and the can't-miss NBA prospects who missed

Analyst dubs Western Conference team desired landing spot for Flagg

Best landing spots for Ace Bailey

NBA News / Raptors Nation / April 22

Raptors Will Receive 39th Pick From Trail Blazers In 2025 NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors will receive the 39th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. There was a tiebreaker that took place between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, which was won by the Suns.

Jared Rhoden News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Raptors’ Jared Rhoden undergoes shoulder surgery

Raptors guard Jared Rhoden underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, according to a press release from the team.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 22

Raptors Clinch Higher Draft Pick Thanks to NBA Tiebreaker Procedure

The Toronto Raptors got a little lucky Wednesday night. A tiebreaker between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, won by the Suns, has landed Toronto the 39th pick in this year’s NBA Draft, the league announced.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

1 player Toronto Raptors must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

Echoes of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 title run still linger in Scotiabank Arena. However, the luster of that championship has worn off. In its place stands a rebuilding effort filled with promise.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 21

Raptors' RJ Barrett Shares Reason Behind Free Throw Struggles This Year

RJ Barrett needed a break. You could see it in the way he played down the stretch. As the Toronto Raptors faded from the playoff race and the season wore on, Barrett began to slow.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 21

Former Raptors in the Playoffs: Who Showed Up & Who Didn't

Davion Mitchell was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise rough Game 1 for the Heat, who fell 121-100 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Toronto Raptor scored 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, hit two threes, and added 4 rebounds in 34 minutes.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 20

Darko Rajakovic Calls Scottie Barnes ‘A Unicorn’

Next season is an important one for Darko Rajakovic, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors. With Brandon Ingram a part of the team now, Toronto is looking to become more of a serious threat contending for a playoff spot.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 19

Brandon Ingram Praises Scottie Barnes’ Mentality

Newest Toronto Raptor Brandon Ingram thinks highly of franchise star Scottie Barnes. This season was not an easy one given the injuries and uncertainty.

Masai Ujiri News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Masai Ujiri Fixated on Raptors as Championship Contenders

The road hasn’t gone smoothly since the Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Championship run, but Masai Ujiri has plans to return his franchise to those days, and it started with acquiring Brandon Ingram.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Raptors Non-Playoff Team Most Ready To Make A Leap?

The Toronto Raptors had little to celebrate from a team standpoint during the 2024-25 season. But for a franchise in transition, several key players made individual strides that could shape a more promising future, wrote NBA reporter Zach Kram of ESPN.

Scottie Barnes News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

'He Kept Getting Worse': Scottie Barnes Off-Mic Banter From Raptors Media Caught On Tape

The Toronto Raptors closed out their 2024–25 NBA campaign with a 30-52 record, falling short of the Play-In tournament. While the team’s struggles have been a collective effort, much of the post-season noise has centered around rising star Scottie Barnes—and not in the way you’d expect.

RJ Barrett News / Fastbreak on SI / April 15

RJ Barrett Makes Feelings Very Clear About Toronto Raptors

RJ Barrett just finished up his second season playing for the Toronto Raptors. The former Duke star finished the year with averages of 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point range in 58 games.