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Free agency is an exciting time of year for the NBA as teams look to improve their respective rosters. For the Toronto Raptors, they found themselves in plenty of rumors before free agency kicked off.

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Toronto Locks In Jakob Poeltl with Four-Year, $104M Contract Deal

The Toronto Raptors made a bold move by locking in Jakob Poeltl. The veteran big man agreed to a four-year extension worth $104 million. This deal ensures Poeltl stays under contract through the 2029-30 season.

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Toronto Raptors Reportedly Sign Player For $100 Million

Jakob Poetl is coming off a solid season for the Toronto Raptors. He finished the year with averages of 14.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 62.7% from the field in 57 games.

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Report: Toronto Raptors Waive Two-Way Guard Jared Rhoden

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly waived Jared Rhoden, according to Spotrac, creating an open two-way contract slot heading into Summer League. Rhoden joined the Raptors on a 10-day deal in February before signing a two-way contract in March.

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Raptors' Kevin Durant Decision Resurfaces After $100 Million News

The Toronto Raptors have made it clear how much they value their starting center, Jakob Poeltl. The big man, who was originally their lottery pick in 2016, was re-acquired in 2023 and has now extended with the team.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Raptors Re-sign Lottery Pick To Four-Year $104 Million Extension

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have locked in their starting center for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN, center Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $104 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Nation / July 1

Jakob Poeltl Agrees To Four-Year, $104M Extension With Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have extended Jakob Poeltl. Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the Raptors through 2029-30, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Poeltl will exercise his $19.5-million player option for 2026-27 and add three more years to his current contract, per Charania.

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Report: Raptors C Jakob Poeltl agrees to 4-year, $104M deal

The Toronto Raptors are keeping center Jakob Poeltl on a four-year contract worth $104 million, ESPN reported Tuesday. Poeltl is picking up his 2026-27 player option worth $19.5 million, and the Raptors will add three years to bring him through the 2029-30 season, according to the report.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / July 1

Raptors Sign Jakob Poeltl To $104 Million Extension

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the franchise through 2029-30. Poeltl will pick up his 2026-27 player option worth $19.5 million and add three additional years to his deal.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Nation / July 1

Raptors Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili To Two-Year Deal

The Toronto Raptors get their backup center. They reportedly sign Sandro Mamukelashvili to a two-year, $5.5 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania: Raptors

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Raptors make first NBA free agency move after Masai Ujiri firing

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.

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Former Toronto Raptors Guard Gary Trent Jr. Inks Deal With Milwaukee Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. is betting on himself again, agreeing to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks that includes a player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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NBA Sets Salary Cap, Finalizing Scottie Barnes’ Contract With Toronto Raptors

The NBA has officially set the 2025–26 salary cap at $154.647 million, locking in Scottie Barnes’ rookie-max extension at five years and $224.2 million.

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Toronto Raptors Free Agency Breakdown: Cap Situation, Roster Spots, and What’s Next

Free agency officially opens Monday at 6 p.m. ET, but don’t expect the Toronto Raptors to be among the teams making moves. The Raptors appear set to enter training camp with 16 players on standard contracts, including rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, who are expected to sign in the coming days.

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