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The Toronto Raptors are being peppered with allegations of fraudulence amid their rough stretch following a torrid start to the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday night, the Raptors bowed out of NBA Cup contention after suffering a 117-101 loss to the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of the competition.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 10

Raptors Film Room: What comes next for them after NBA Cup loss to Knicks?

The Raptors slump continued in a blowout loss to the New York Knicks in their NBA Cup Quarter Finals game on Tuesday. Jakob Poeltl was hunted out once again and the Knicks firepower kept them humming all game.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 30

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl out vs. Knicks, Jonathan Mogbo recalled

If the Toronto Raptors are going to avoid just their second losing streak of the season, they’ll have to do it without at least two go-to starters. Centre Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks due to lower-back injury management, the team announced.

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NBA News / Raptors Republic / November 27

Ingram’s storybook game winner, Raps sweep NBA Cup group stage

It was a storybook game-winner in one of the most memorable end-of-game shots of the season. Former Raptor Pascal Siakam got blocked by his good friend Jakob Poeltl as the latter came to help.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 24

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors game Monday: Preview, Breakdown

Sunday night was a dream scenario for the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6) in their win against the Los Angeles Clippers. They beat the Clippers by enough points to be able to rest some of their stars towards the end of the game to keep them healthy and fresh for tonight's game.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 23

Raptors bench leads early, Ingram & Quickley close late over Nets

With the Raptors sitting Jakob Poeltl in this one (to rest his back), and starting Sandro Mamukelashvili in his place, we got to get a good look at some “theory” around what the starting lineup could use: spacing.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 22

Raptors rule out Jakob Poeltl for Sunday’s clash with Brooklyn

It was announced today that Jakob Poeltl will miss tomorrow night’s action against the Brooklyn Nets for lower back injury management, an injury that has plagued the 30-year old center all season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 20

The Raptors are dominating with TEAM basketball

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Samson’s Jakob Poeltl piece: “Poeltl does hamper the Raptors spacing in some ways, but he elevates it in others.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 19

Poeltl remains massive in Raptors winning streak

The Raptors are succeeding in unique ways. In ways that weren’t necessarily predicted coming into this season. Everyone has an idea of how basketball should be played, what players lend themselves to what style, you get it.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 17

Raptors Roundup: Barnes’ dazzling defense, Poeltl’s back, and dominant point guards

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Raptors Roundup! A weekly recap of everything going on in the world of the Toronto Raptors, and a little preview of what’s coming up.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 13

Immanuel Quickley praises Jakob Poeltl's impact on Raptors

Despite starting their 2025-26 season with just one win through five games, the Toronto Raptors have managed to battle back to win five of their last six.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 10

Sandro Mamukelashvili questionable with neck contusion, Jakob Poeltl active

Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has been ruled questionable for the Toronto Raptors November 11th matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Mama has been ruled questionable with a neck contusion/stiffness.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 9

5 numbers to know after Raptors' win streak snaps vs. 76ers

The Toronto Raptors are back in the loss column after falling 130-120 to the Philadelphia 76ers, snapping a four-game win streak. Here's a look at five numbers to know after the Raptors' loss against the Sixers: The Raptors opted to start Agbaji in lieu of Jakob Poeltl, who was sitting out on the second night of a back-to-back.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 9

Raptors feel Poeltl’s absence in loss to Sixers

Even though Joel Embiid was a on a minutes restriction, the Raptors missed dearly, Jakob Poeltl’s inside presence. The Sixers won 64-38 in points in the paint.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 8

Jakob Poeltl ruled out against 76ers for injury management

Toronto Raptors starting center Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out of tonight’s game due to injury management. Poeltl has been nursing a back injury throughout this entire season, and Toronto is approaching his recover cautiously by having him sit out on the second leg of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30

NBA Notes: Raptors, Jakob Poeltl, Celtics, Baylor Scheierman, Sixers

Toronto was short on size Wednesday and it showed. The Raptors were outrebounded 53-22 in a loss to the Rockets, with center Jakob Poeltl sidelined by back tightness.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / October 1

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Toronto Raptors 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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / July 8

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.

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Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / July 2

Toronto Locks In Jakob Poeltl with Four-Year, $104M Contract Deal

The Toronto Raptors made a bold move by locking in Jakob Poeltl. The veteran big man agreed to a four-year extension worth $104 million. This deal ensures Poeltl stays under contract through the 2029-30 season.

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.

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Toronto Raptors 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.