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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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 4

Vegas Reveals Probability of Raptors Landing Kevin Durant in Offseason Trade

Kevin Durant appears destined to be traded this summer. After a disastrous season for the Phoenix Suns and with the organization facing a massive luxury tax bill and no clear path forward, the expectation around the league is that the team will once again explore moving the 36-year-old in the coming months.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 4

Former Raptors Held in Check as Nuggets Advance to 2nd Round

Norman Powell’s breakout season ended in disappointment. The former Toronto Raptors guard set a new career high this year, averaging 21.8 points per game while thriving as a full-time starter for the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Fred VanVleet News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 3

Former Raptors Guard Steps up to Play Hero as Rockets Force Game 7

Fred VanVleet delivered again. After a disappointing start to the series, the former Toronto Raptors All-Star has found his rhythm when it matters most.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / May 3

Yahoo Sports Projects Raptors Taking Tre Johnson In Latest Mock Draft

Draft season is nearing for the Toronto Raptors with the lottery looming. The early expectation is Toronto will stay put at No. 7, but there is always a chance to move up in the draft order.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 2

Vegas Reveals Odds for Raptors to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo This Offseason

The Toronto Raptors have chased Giannis Antetokounmpo for more than a decade. In 2013, they tried to trade into the first round to draft him. In 2020, they kept max cap space open hoping he’d test free agency.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 2

Raptors Tabbed to Add Explosive Bucket-Getter from Texas in Latest Mock Draft

The Toronto Raptors need more scoring. They ranked 26th in offensive rating this past season, 29th in three-pointers made, and 23rd in three-point efficiency.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Draft on SI / May 2

Mock Draft: Raptors Leave with Long-Term Center

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is just over a week away, and teams will find out where they’re picking at the upcoming draft. One of those teams is the Toronto Raptors, who unfortunately have around a 30% chance at landing a top-four pick, which it desperately needs.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Raptors Nation / April 30

Raptors Could Find Themselves In Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes If Star Is Traded

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be the next big star traded. Following his third straight first-round exit, his future with the Milwaukee Bucks is now uncertain.

Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 30

Giannis Praises Raptors' Scottie Barnes as a Model for the Modern 'Point Forward'

Giannis Antetokounmpo sees Scottie Barnes as a model for the modern forward. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar mentioned the Raptors’ third-year forward in the same breath as LeBron James, Pascal Siakam, and Paolo Banchero while reflecting on his own growth into a full-time playmaker and point forward.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 29

Raptors Tabbed to Add Freshman Guard in Latest Mock Draft

The Toronto Raptors are not lacking in backcourt depth heading into the offseason. With Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, and Ochai Agbaji all under contract, the guard rotation is already packed with a mix of scoring, shooting, and secondary playmaking.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 29

Former Raptors Guard Nearly Plays Hero for Rockets

Fred VanVleet gave Houston a chance. The former Toronto Raptors guard caught the inbound pass with four seconds to go in the fourth and raced up the sideline for a chance to force overtime.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 28

CBS Sports Projects Raptors Taking Kasparas Jakucionis In 2025 NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors will soon know their draft fate on May 12. The team currently has the 7th best lottery odds entering the lottery. They also have a 7.5 percent chance of getting the No.

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Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

3 Potential Toronto Raptors Draft Targets

With the Toronto Raptors’ season over, fans and the front office will begin to look toward the draft. The draft odds are now locked in due to the conclusion of the regular season and Play-In Tournament.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 27

Raptors Face Unique Problem in Evaluating Duke's Maluach Due to Visa Policy

Khaman Maluach has all the makings of a Toronto Raptors draft target this summer. The 7-foot-2 Duke freshman is a defensive difference-maker with significant upside and fits the profile of exactly the kind of prospect Toronto would love to bring in for a closer look ahead of the NBA draft.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 26

Yahoo Sports Projects Raptors Taking Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis In Latest Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is the first thing up for the Toronto Raptors this offseason. Toronto is poised to add another complimentary prospect to their organization.

Masai Ujiri News / Raptors Nation / April 26

Masai Ujiri Willing To Be Tax Team Depending On Roster

The Toronto Raptors may become a tax team depending on how their roster shapes out. As a rebuilding team, re-signing and keeping young talent is vital.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 26

Raptors Rookie Praises VJ Edgecombe Who Fits the Mold Toronto Wants to Build

The Toronto Raptors do not need another shooting guard. It is one area where Toronto actually has real depth heading into next season. RJ Barrett projects to start, with Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, and Ochai Agbaji all competing for minutes behind him.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Toronto Raptors 2024-2025 Player Grades

With the Toronto Raptors’ season over, it’s time to look back and review each player’s impact. Despite the negatives of having a 30-52 season, Raptors fans will look at the 2024-2025 season positively.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

1 player Toronto Raptors must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

Echoes of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 title run still linger in Scotiabank Arena. However, the luster of that championship has worn off. In its place stands a rebuilding effort filled with promise.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14