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On YouTubeSandro Mamukelashvili News / The Lead / May 25
Toronto Must Keep Sandro Mamukelashvili for Ideal Offense
For years, the Toronto Raptors have searched for a reliable center — particularly one who can stretch the floor without disrupting offensive flow. Although the Raptors are still searching for long-term stability at the position, center Sandro Mamukelashvili has begun to show he can become that reliable big man.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 25
How Ja’Kobe Walter’s evolution in 2025-26 cultivates the future for the Raptors
The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 25
Raptors, Pelicans Should Make Another Blockbuster Trade
The Toronto Raptors are no strangers to making a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, as they acquired Brandon Ingram in Feb. 2025 for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and a future first-round pick.
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / May 24
Scottie Barnes rose to the occasion
What can you say about Scottie Barnes that hasn’t already been said? Raptors fans knew he was a great defender, yet somehow this season alone seemed to open a ton of eyes to how good he truly is on the defensive side.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 23
What do the Raptors need to level up?
Samson Folk goes live to talk about the Raptors teambuilding situation. From Samson’s piece: “The thing that makes all of this so funky and opaque: Shead does not shoot well.
Scottie Barnes News / Total Pro Sports / May 23
Scottie Barnes Appears to Vent Frustration After NBA All-Defensive Team Snub
The Toronto Raptors couldn’t get past the NBA Playoffs as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed them 4-3 in Round 1. Scottie Barnes, however, remained the defensive anchor for the Raptors for the most part.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / May 22
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes named to NBA All-Defence Second Team
If you thought Collin Murray-Boyles missing the All-Rookie First Team was an outrage, then just wait until you hear this one: Scottie Barnes missed the All-Defence First Team, too.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / May 21
Raptors Weekly Wrap-Up: Murray-Boyles rewarded, more
With the NBA season coming near its end, the Toronto Raptors’ offseason noise is already starting to pick up. Between trade rumours, draft talk, roster decisions, and everything else going on around the team, it can be tough to keep track of it all.
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / May 20
Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Collin Murray-Boyles was selected by a panel of voters to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team on the night of Wednesday May 20. He was the final member selected to the team, collecting eight votes for the First Team and 50 votes for Second Team.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / May 20
Scottie Barnes’ star turn in the playoffs means the Raptors should go for it
If I had told you in October that Scottie Barnes, come playoff time, would piece together one of the best first round performances in the NBA would you have been surprised?
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Dwight Powell News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 20
A Perfect Free Agent Fit for the Raptors Could Be Emerging
The Toronto Raptors are still in the process of building their team around a young, exciting core. Sure, the eye-popping draft picks and offensive highlights get all the attention, but winning rebuilds need a solid foundation.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 20
Raptors Draft Options: MOREZ JOHNSON, ALLEN GRAVES, BILLY RICHMOND III
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath talk to Chuck of Chucking Darts to learn about some options for the Raptors draft. From Louis’ piece on RJ: “Barrett became Toronto’s offensive life blood in the playoffs.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 19
Victor Wembanyama's Dominance Means Raptors Should Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of the offseason, but their plans for the future may have taken a detour after watching Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 18
Latest on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Raptors in Free Agency
Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is almost certain to decline his $2.8 million player option to test the open market in free agency, presenting a potential major challenge for the team.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 17
The Brutal Dilemma That Will Define the Raptors' Offseason
The Toronto Raptors just proved they belong back in the postseason conversation, but the job is not finished. Behind a rejuvenated core featuring Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram, the Raptors achieved a 46-36 record and qualified as the No.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Republic / May 17
Sandro Mamukelashvili did more than prove that he belongs this season
The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.
RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / May 17
RJ Barrett is building a home in Toronto
The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / May 16
Scottie Barnes achieved stardom in the playoffs
Samson Folk details Scottie Barnes’ playoff surge and how the Raptors can build around it going forward. From my piece during Barnes’ sophomore season: “Siakam and VanVleet are both better playmakers than Barnes simply because the rest of their offensive games are more equipped to score and collapse defenses.
Toronto Raptors News / thePeachBasket / May 15
Raptors 2025-26 season review
After losing in game seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors are eliminated from the playoffs, thus ending their 2025-26 NBA season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Nick Nurse's overuse of stars led to Knicks sweep
The Sixers may have been overmatched against the Knicks, but the team would have certainly extended the series had their stars not been exhausted.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / May 8
Brandon Ingram Undergoes Right Heel Surgery
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has undergone surgery to address ongoing pain in his right heel, the team announced today in a press release. Dr. Martin O’Malley, who performed the procedure in New York, removed a heel spur during the surgery.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Extensions Expected For Raptors GM Bobby Webster, Coach Darko Rajakovic
Raptors general manager Bobby Webster and head coach Darko Rajakovic are both expected to receive extension offers in the next few weeks, sources tell Michael Grange of SportsNet.
Toronto Raptors News / Trade Talk Sports / May 5
Raptors Could Already Dangle Brandon Ingram on the Trade Market?
Brandon Ingram just completed his first full season with the Toronto Raptors, and while it was largely a success, questions about his future with the team have already begun to surface.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Jarrett Allen's Game 7 performance matches LeBron James in Cavaliers' history
One key role player made history as the Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the second round with a 114-102 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. While it took a total team effort for the Cavaliers to clinch their first-round series in seven games, Jarrett Allen stepped up more than anyone else.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Raptors stay alive on RJ Barrett's wild game-winning three
Seven years ago, Kawhi Leonard sent the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals with a game-winning shot that took a fortunate bounce through the hoop.
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