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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.

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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.

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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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Jakob Poeltl News / Field Level Media / July 1

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.

Jakob Poeltl 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

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

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.

Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 30

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.

Ben Simmons News / Raptors Nation / June 30

Raptors Rumors: Toronto Linked To Ben Simmons

The Toronto Raptors will now turn their attention to Free Agency after parting ways with team president Masai Ujiri. Although the Raptors are limited with cap space, they have been linked to former No.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

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Garrett Temple News / Raptors Nation / June 29

Toronto Re-Signs Garrett Temple

The Toronto Raptors are bringing Garrett Temple for another season. Temple agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Raptors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: The 39-year-old will return for his 16th NBA season.