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Alex Toohey Could Be a 2nd-Round Target for Toronto Raptors in 2025 NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors know what they’re looking for in the draft: players who defend, move the ball, and compete. Last year, they leaned on experience with second-round picks Jamal Shead and Jonathan Mogbo, selecting prospects who fit their culture and brought maturity and toughness.

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Toronto Raptors: Masai Ujiri Has Eye-Opening Reaction After the Team’s Disappointing Fall to 9th in the Draft Lottery

The Toronto Raptors entered the draft lottery hoping to receive a Top 4 pick or, at the very least, stay put at No. 7. Instead, they dropped two spots and ended up with the ninth overall pick.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / May 15

Raptors Staying Optimistic, Having Once Drafted Tracy McGrady, DeMar DeRozan at No. 9

The Toronto Raptors dropped two spots in Monday’s NBA draft lottery, falling from their pre-lottery position of seventh to ninth overall. While not as steep a fall as some lottery participants, the result marked a disappointing outcome for a team that spent much of the season positioned to secure a higher pick.

Masai Ujiri News / Raptors Nation / May 15

Raptors Rumors: Hawks Eyeing Masai Ujiri

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly targeting Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Hawks are interested in hiring Ujiri for their vacant president of basketball operations role.

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The 'NBA's active playoff assist leaders' quiz

How many of the 27 active NBA players with at least 300 career assists in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most three-pointers in a single NBA playoffs' quiz

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The 'Most three-pointers in an NBA quarter' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / May 15

Options for Toronto Raptors with No. 9 Pick

At Monday’s lottery, the Toronto Raptors were among the much larger group that fell, joining Charlotte, Utah, Washington, New Orleans and Brooklyn in disappointment.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 15

Raptors’ Odds to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo Jump Amid Latest Trade Rumours

The Toronto Raptors’ odds to land Giannis Antetokounmpo have quietly jumped. Two weeks ago, Toronto was listed at +5000 on DraftKings to acquire the two-time MVP, implying a 2% chance.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 15

Toronto Raptors Pre-Draft Tracker: Workouts, Interviews, and Updates

With the 2025 NBA Draft getting closer, the Toronto Raptors are continuing their prep behind the scenes. This page will track every known workout and interview the team has conducted with draft-eligible prospects, based on reports from various news outlets and players themselves.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / May 15

2025 NBA Draft: Toronto Raptors Targets At No. 9

At 7:18 pm on Monday, May 12th, the Toronto Raptors’ lottery hopes went up in flames. The Raptors’ front office and fans hoped they wouldn’t hear their name until the very end.

Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Wire / May 14

Hawks Eye Raptors’ Masai Ujiri, Player Agents in Search for New Front Office Leader

Raptors president Masai Ujiri has emerged as a potential target for the Hawks as they look to reshape their basketball operations department, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Masai Ujiri News / Hoops Rumors / May 15

Hawks targeting East rival's championship-winning exec

He is still recognized as a master team builder, even though the team has fallen on hard times in recent years.

This Trae Young trade actually isn’t terrible for the Hawks

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The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / thePeachBasket / May 14

The Toronto Raptors gets the ninth pick

If there’s one thing to take away from this draft lottery, it’s that tanking doesn’t guarantee the first pick. The Toronto Raptors were among the teams tanking to improve their chances of landing the first pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Toronto Raptors’ 3 best options for No. 9 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors are standing on the edge of an interesting summer. Sure, some lottery teams lean all the way into the tank. However, Raptors leadership continues to chart a different course.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 14

Former Raptors All-Star Expect to Be Among Trade Candidates This Offseason

DeMar DeRozan’s time in Sacramento might be short-lived The Sacramento Kings are expected to explore the trade market for the former Toronto Raptors All-Star, who has two years and $50.5 million remaining on his deal, according to Jake Fischer.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 14

Raptors Mock Draft: Toronto Projected to Take High-Upside French Prospect

Toronto’s history of betting on length, athleticism, and upside makes Noa Essengue an intriguing fit at No. 9. In Bleacher Report’s latest post-lottery mock draft, Jonathan Wasserman projects the Raptors to select the 18-year-old French forward, who has stood out with his production in Germany’s top league.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 13

Raptors Mock Draft: Toronto Projected to Take Combo Guard From Illinois

With the draft order now set, attention turns to what the Toronto Raptors might do with the ninth pick. In The Ringer’s post-lottery mock draft, J. Kyle Mann has Toronto selecting Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis at No.