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Toronto Raptors 2025-26 Schedule Release Date Confirmed with Early Details Announced

The wait is almost over for the Toronto Raptors. The NBA will release its 2025-26 schedule on Tuesday, outlining the road ahead for the season. The release will include an 80-game slate, with two more games still to be determined based on the results of the NBA Cup group stage in December.

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

2 way-too-early Toronto Raptors trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Toronto Raptors are talented enough to sniff the play-in, yet far from the inner circle of contenders. The front office has been aggressive in securing talent, but not necessarily in building a long-term plan.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA Analysis Network / August 7

Toronto rookie Collin Murray-Boyles began career idolizing Clippers star, before studying ex-Raptors player

Collin Murray-Boyles is expected to have a smaller role than most other lottery picks to start his rookie season, although the Toronto Raptors still picked up a unique talent.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Chris Boucher News / Raptors Nation / August 6

Former Raptors Forward Chris Boucher Signs With Celtics

Chris Boucher is joining the Boston Celtics. Boucher has signed a one-year, $3.3 million veteran minimum contract with the Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Boucher’s seven-season run with the Toronto Raptors has come to an end. He was the last remaining player from the Raptors 2019 championship roster.

Scottie Barnes News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Scottie Barnes Fact Surfaces After Raptors Lose NBA Free Agent to Celtics

The Toronto Raptors lost their longest-tenured player on Tuesday. ESPN's Shams Charania confirmed that center Chris Boucher has signed a veteran's minimum deal with the Raptors' division rival, the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 5

Celtics sign last player from Toronto Raptors 2019 title team, move clears path for Ben Simmons to New York

The Boston Celtics continue their busy offseason with another roster move. Beyond trading newly-acquired forward Georges Niang to Utah alongside two second-rounders for undrafted rookie RJ Luis Jr, they’ve made an additional signing.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Celtics' moves suggest new guard will be traded — eventually

The Celtics have lost a lot of talent this summer, but they've saved a tremendous amount of money in the process.

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Chris Boucher News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Celtics to sign championship-winning forward

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Jakob Poeltl News / Total Apex Sports / August 5

Raptors’ Offseason Drama: Jakob Poeltl, Giannis Hype, And Too Much Patience?

The Toronto Raptors’ offseason has been a rollercoaster—as in, that slow, clunky climb to the top before it either thrills or crashes. And central to this narrative is Jakob Poeltl.

Scottie Barnes News / Hardwood Heroics / August 5

'Let’s Get Back to the Playoffs' – Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes Reveals Huge Team Vow for the 2025-26 Campaign

Scottie Barnes hasn’t played in the postseason since his rookie year in 2021-22, and he has his eyes set on playoff basketball for the Toronto Raptors next season.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 5

1 move Toronto Raptors should’ve made in 2025 NBA offseason

For the moment, the Toronto Raptors find themselves stuck in the NBA’s worst-case scenario: not bad enough to rebuild, and nowhere close to contending.

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Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

Scottie Barnes takes jab at Raptors’ social media haters

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes clapped back at his haters on social media, vowing to make a significant leap in leading his team to the postseason in 2025-26.

Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / August 4

Toronto Raptors NBA Champion Is Still A Free Agent

Chris Boucher has spent the last seven seasons playing for the Toronto Raptors. The former Oregon star finished last year with averages of 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 50 games.

Olivier Sarr News / Raptors Nation / August 2

Toronto Signs Olivier Sarr To Exhibit 10 Contract

The Toronto Raptors announced that they have signed free agent center Olivier Sarr. According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet, this contract is an Exhibit 10 deal.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / August 2

The Toronto Raptors Went All-In on Defense in 2025 NBA Draft Class

The Toronto Raptors defense received an upgrade this summer. After finishing No. 18 in the NBA last season in opponent points per game at 115.2, Toronto drafted South Carolina product Collin Murray-Boyles in the top 10, and Florida guard Alijah Martin in the second round.

Masai Ujiri News / Hardwood Heroics / August 1

'He’s in the Mix to Run His Former Team' – Former Toronto Raptors Coach Could Take Over as Masai Ujiri’s Replacement, Per Insider

The Toronto Raptors are still searching for their next president of basketball operations, left vacant when Masai Ujiri resigned last month, and the team reportedly has a frontrunner already.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / July 31

NBA Teams Facing Decision After Ex-Raptors Player Announces Comeback Attempt

Over four years since he last played in an NBA game, former first-round pick Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is attempting a comeback to the league. On July 27, the 30-year-old took to X to send a message about wanting to return to the league, even if just on a training camp deal.

Colin Castleton News / Raptors Nation / July 30