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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.

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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.

Masai Ujiri News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

Raptors president Masai Ujiri’s ‘crazy’ realization after Mavericks land No. 1 pick

Since its reconstruction in 2019, the NBA Draft lottery has been notoriously difficult to predict. Few were more surprised by the Dallas Mavericks coming out on top of the 2025 lottery than Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri.

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Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / May 13

Analyzing Past Toronto Raptors Drafts

The Toronto Raptors landed the ninth overall pick, and they have the chance to add another young player to their core. With Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster at the helm since 2013, we have a lot of data to inquire about which picks they may make.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 13

Raptors Projected to Add Toughness and Two-Way Potential in Latest Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery brought a tough break for the Toronto Raptors. Entering the night with the seventh-best odds, Toronto fell two spots and landed at No.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 13

Raptors Mock Draft: Toronto Looks to Double Down on Defense in 2025 NBA Draft

It just wasn’t their night. After months of hoping the ping-pong balls might bounce in their favour, the Toronto Raptors fell two spots Monday night and will now pick ninth in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 13

What History Says About the 9th Pick as Raptors Fall in NBA Draft Lottery

Ninth isn’t ideal, but it’s not exactly a disaster The Toronto Raptors entered Monday night’s NBA Draft Lottery hoping to move into the top four or at the very least stay put at No.

Masai Ujiri News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Masai Ujiri’s Immediate Reaction Surfaces After NBA Draft Lottery

Heading into Monday's NBA Draft Lottery, the Toronto Raptors had the seventh-best odds (7.5%) to land the No. 1 overall pick. The Raptors have had the No.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / May 12

Raptors Fall To No. 9 In NBA Draft Lottery

The ping pong balls did not fall the Toronto Raptors way. The Raptors fell to No. 9 despite entering the lottery with a 19.7 percent chance to stay at No.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / May 12

Toronto Raptors Land No. 9 Pick at 2025 NBA Draft

At the much-anticipated 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday, 14 teams learned where they’d be picking at this year’s draft. The Toronto Raptors were among those teams, coming in with the seventh-best odds at the lottery following a 30-52 season.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 12

NBA Draft Lottery: What Raptors Fans Need to Know Before Tonight’s Draw

The future of the Toronto Raptors will be decided tonight. It sounds dramatic, but in a league where one player can transform a franchise overnight, that’s exactly what Toronto is banking on when the ping-pong balls start bouncing at 6 p.m.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / May 13

A Look at the Raptors’ Growing Pool of Talent and Team Stability

The Toronto Raptors underwent significant changes during the 2024-2025 NBA season. With strategic acquisitions and contract extensions, many questions surround the team’s future. How will these new additions impact the Raptors’ lineup and depth?

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / May 10

What If the Toronto Raptors Win the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?

The Toronto Raptors are still attempting to piece together its long term roster. Though, the Raptors have done a lot right in this rebuilding process that they have not been too shy about sharing.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 10

Former Toronto Raptors Star Limited by Healthy Cavaliers

A healthy Evan Mobley meant the Cleveland Cavaliers were back at full strength Friday night, and there was little Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers could do to stop them.

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ESPN Mocks Raptors Selecting Duke’s Khaman Maluach With No. 7 Pick

The Toronto Raptors find out their fate on May 12 at the NBA Draft Lottery. After a disappointing 30-52 season riddled with injuries, Toronto shifted its focus to positioning themselves for the best possible draft pick.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Raptors Nation / May 8

Bleacher Report Proposes Raptors Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move this summer. Following another first-round exist, there has been league-wide speculation that the Milwaukee Bucks superstar could ask out of Milwaukee and be traded.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / May 8

Toronto Raptors Have Most to Gain, Lose at 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

The Toronto Raptors offer one of the more interesting teams atop the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Owning the seventh-best odds, they’re a primarily win-now core with a few developing pieces spread across their roster.

Brandon Ingram News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Why The Toronto Raptors Gambled on Brandon Ingram

On February 5th, 2025, the Toronto Raptors agreed to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. This trade saw former All-Star Brandon Ingram depart from the team he had represented for six years.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 7

Analyst Shares Most Likely Draft Prospect For Raptors at No. 7

The Toronto Raptors continue to be linked to Khaman Maluach. It’s a natural fit. Toronto’s front office, led by Masai Ujiri, has a well-established track record of targeting African prospects, prioritizing first- and second-generation players like Ulrich Chomche, Christian Koloko, Precious Achiuwa, OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

What the Toronto Raptors Can Learn From the 2024-25 Playoffs

The Toronto Raptors finished the season 30-52, good enough for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. Going into 2024-25, fans and the front office expected this kind of year, labeling it a “rapid rebuild.” Unlike some of the teams in the lottery, the hope for Toronto next season is a jump into the NBA playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25

Four lottery-bound NBA teams trending in opposite directions

Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches

While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.

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Jared Rhoden News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Raptors’ Jared Rhoden undergoes shoulder surgery

Raptors guard Jared Rhoden underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, according to a press release from the team.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Raptors Non-Playoff Team Most Ready To Make A Leap?

The Toronto Raptors had little to celebrate from a team standpoint during the 2024-25 season. But for a franchise in transition, several key players made individual strides that could shape a more promising future, wrote NBA reporter Zach Kram of ESPN.

Scottie Barnes News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

'He Kept Getting Worse': Scottie Barnes Off-Mic Banter From Raptors Media Caught On Tape

The Toronto Raptors closed out their 2024–25 NBA campaign with a 30-52 record, falling short of the Play-In tournament. While the team’s struggles have been a collective effort, much of the post-season noise has centered around rising star Scottie Barnes—and not in the way you’d expect.