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Toronto Raptors Playoff Odds Revealed and Win Total Might Surprise You

The Toronto Raptors are once again flying under the radar. Vegas sportsbooks have opened win totals for next season between 34.5 and 36.5, projecting Toronto to finish outside the top eight in the Eastern Conference.

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Raptors Make Jakob Poeltl’s Contract Extension Official

The Toronto Raptors have made Jakob Poeltl’s contract extension official. The deal will keep Poeltl in Toronto through the 2029–30 season. Poeltl will opt into his $19.5 million player option for the 2026–27 season.

Kyle Lowry News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 7

Former Toronto Raptors Legend Kyle Lowry To Return for 20th Season

Kyle Lowry is returning to the NBA for a 20th and likely final season. The 39-year-old guard has re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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Masai Ujiri News / Raptors Nation / July 7

Masai Ujiri Shares Heartfelt Message To Raptors Fans In Final Goodbye

Masai Ujiri has officially said goodbye to the Toronto Raptors and its fans. The former Raptors president shared a personal video through the Giants of Africa YouTube Channel.

Masai Ujiri News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 6

Darko Rajaković Reacts to Masai Ujiri’s Departure as Toronto Raptors Enter Transition

Darko Rajaković knows how the NBA works. When a top executive is fired, the people below him rarely feel secure. Masai Ujiri’s departure has pushed the Toronto Raptors into a period of transition, and until a new president is named, the future for everyone in the organization, including the coaching staff, remains uncertain.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 5

Predicting the Toronto Raptors Rotation After Offseason Moves

The Toronto Raptors’ roster is nearly set, with 14 players on standard contracts and second-round pick Alijah Martin expected to take the final spot. With most of the offseason business complete, the focus now shifts to how the rotation will shape up behind what looks like a fairly locked-in starting five.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / July 5

Former Raptors Center Jonas Valanciunas Might Leave NBA To Play In Greece

Former Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas might be heading to Europe for next season. Days after Valanciunas landed with the Denver Nuggets in a deal that sent Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings, a new report has now surfaced that suggests Valanciunas is considering an offer to join Panathinaikos Athens in Greece.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 5

Tracy McGrady Recalls Unfortunate Raptors Exit, Reveals How Penny Hardaway Swayed His Decision to Join the Magic

Tracy McGrady’s departure from the Toronto Raptors in 2000 came as a surprise to many. After spending the first three years of his career with the team and building a strong bond with his cousin, Vince Carter, most expected McGrady to stay and continue growing alongside him.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 4

Ex-Toronto Raptors Big Man Jonas Valančiūnas Considering Move to Greece

Former Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valančiūnas may be headed back to Europe. Just days after reports surfaced of an agreement between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings that would send Valančiūnas to Denver in exchange for Dario Šarić, new reporting suggests the 33-year-old is weighing an offer to join Panathinaikos Athens in Greece.

Masai Ujiri News / Raptors Nation / July 4

Masai Ujiri Opens Up About His Departure From Raptors

Masai Ujiri doesn’t seem to hold anything against the Toronto Raptors following his departure. He appeared on Good Morning America on Thursday, and he was was happy and didn’t show any signs of being frustrated or upset with the Raptors decision to move on from him.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 4

Toronto Raptors Search for New President: Four Big Names with Mixed Track Records

The Toronto Raptors are looking for experience. They are not bringing in a new president to overhaul the business side or change direction. They want someone to lead basketball operations the way Masai Ujiri did, hands-on and empowered to make major decisions.

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Jakob Poeltl News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4

Grading Jakob Poeltl’s $104 million Raptors contract extension

The Toronto Raptors were much more competitive than their 50-win 2024-25 season would indicate. They would keep games close even against the best teams in the league, giving way to what some would call “ethical tanking”.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / July 3

Raptors Announce 16-Man Summer League Roster

The Toronto Raptors have officially announced their Summer League roster. Toronto will bring 16 players to Las Vegas this summer, headlined by their 2025 first-round pick Collin Murray-Boyles.

Masai Ujiri News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 3

Masai Ujiri Reflects on Departure From Toronto Raptors in First Public Interview

If Masai Ujiri is still processing the end of his Toronto Raptors tenure, he didn’t show it. Appearing on Good Morning America on Thursday, the 54-year-old former team president was upbeat and composed, speaking with warmth and optimism as he looked ahead and reflected on the most successful era in franchise history.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Former NBA champion could be a strong fit with Warriors

Finding a long-term solution at the center position should be a priority for the Golden State Warriors this summer. The lack of size in the middle of the floor is becoming a bigger issue with each passing year.

Warriors lose beloved three-time champion in free agency

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 2

Toronto Raptors Announce 16-Man Summer League Roster

The Toronto Raptors will bring 16 players to Las Vegas this summer, featuring a mix of recent draft picks, returning prospects, and hopefuls eyeing a training camp invite.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / July 2

Raptors Rumors: Quiet Offseason Expected For Toronto

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.

Jared Rhoden News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Raptors waive player coming off of surgery

He, who also spent time with the Hornets in 2024-25, appeared in 10 games as a Raptor, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.5 minutes per night, with a shooting line of .506/.324/.880.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / July 1

Raptors have spent big to lock in a team that might stink

The Toronto Raptors have handed out over $650M in guaranteed salaries in the past 12 months. The result is a team that might not be any good.

Garrett Temple expected to enter 16th NBA season

'Inspirational' Raptors leader out — how did his reign unravel?

Raptors had some concerns with Masai Ujiri

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The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Toronto Raptors 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Toronto Raptors showed slight improvement under Darko Rajakovic, going 30-52 last season. But season three together becomes more pivotal than ever.