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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.

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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.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

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 23

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.

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

Thunder star joins Tim Duncan in NBA playoff history

History suggests Lakers will reach NBA Finals

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'NBA players to record a triple-double in 2017-18' quiz

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.

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.

DeMar DeRozan News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 20

Former Raptors Star Seen in Video Confrontation at L.A. Sushi Restaurant

Former Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan was allegedly involved in a physical altercation at a sushi restaurant in Calabasas, California, on Friday night, according to a video published by TMZ Sports.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 20

OG, Pascal, Kawhi and More: Here’s What Former Raptors Did in Game 1

There was a time not too long ago when a Pascal Siakam three-point attempt felt like a win for the defense. Not anymore. The former Raptors forward shot

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.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 19

RJ Barrett Shares Draft Analysis & Advice for the Raptors’ Front Office

RJ Barrett wasn’t shy about his advice for the Toronto Raptors this summer: draft Duke players. And it might be pretty good advice too. Duke forward Cooper Flagg is widely projected as the No.

Jamal Shead News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 19

Raptors Rookie Breaks Down His ‘Welcome to the NBA’ Moment & Toughest Matchups

Jamal Shead knew NBA life wouldn’t be easy. Four years at Houston and 138 college games can only prepare you so much. The Toronto Raptors rookie point guard had seen nearly everything the NCAA had to offer, but when game 59 rolled around on the second night of a back-to-back in Indiana, exhaustion hit differently.

Davion Mitchell News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 19

Former Raptors Guard Comes Up Clutch to Keep Heat’s Season Alive

Maybe the Davion Mitchell trade wasn’t quite as savvy as it originally seemed. The former Toronto Raptors guard has quickly become one of the most important players in Miami’s rotation, coming up clutch in back-to-back elimination games to keep the Heat’s season alive.

Masai Ujiri News / Raptors Nation / April 18

Masai Ujiri Praises Toronto’s Bench Production This Season

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri was a fan of the bench production this season. This year did not go to plan with injuries to key starters, but it allowed for the young players to get a look.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 18

Raptors Rookie Recalls His ‘Welcome to the NBA’ Moment and Toughest Matchups

It’s a rite of passage in the NBA. Every rookie has a moment in their first season when they realize the league is a different world. They run into a screen and feel it.

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.

Toronto Raptors 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.