Toronto Raptors Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:40:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Brandon Ingram Believes Raptors ‘Have Everything’ Defensively https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/brandon-ingram-says-toronto-raptors-have-everything-nba-new-orleans-pelicans/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:40:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363993 Brandon Ingram feels the Toronto Raptors have the opportunity to make some noise in a wide open Eastern Conference. In a wide-ranging interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Ingram discussed his love for New Orleans, adjusting to Toronto and some of the difficulties he’s faced the last few years. “This team can be whatever we […]

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]]> Knicks, Raptors Agree To Voluntarily Dismiss 2023 Lawsuit https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/knicks-raptors-agree-to-voluntarily-dismiss-2023-lawsuit/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:09:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363743 The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a 2023 lawsuit involving the alleged theft of thousands of confidential files, according to a legal filing in the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Knicks Were Suing Raptors For More Than $10 Million Spokespersons representing the teams issued […]

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]]> Jeremy Lin Retires From Basketball After 9-Year NBA Career https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jeremy-lin-retires-from-basketball-after-9-year-nba-career/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:48:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361986 Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin announced Saturday on Instagram that he’s officially retiring as a basketball player following an extensive professional career. “As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away,” Lin wrote in a statement. “I’ve spent my 15-year career knowing that one day I would have to […]

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]]> Raptors Expected To Continue Shopping RJ Barrett For Upgrade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/toronto-raptors-rj-barrett-trade-candidate-nba-eastern-conference-trade-rumors/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:03:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361658 The Toronto Raptors are expected to continue shopping R.J. Barrett in search of an upgrade this 2025-26 season. This is according to NBA insider Jake Fischer’s latest for Bleacher Report. On a live stream for his Insider Notebook, Fischer was firm in stating the team will look to be buyers. “I’ve got the Raptors as […]

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]]> Raptors Promote GM Bobby Webster To Head Of Basketball Operations https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-promote-gm-bobby-webster-to-head-of-basketball-operations/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:09:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361546 The Toronto Raptors are appointing general manager Bobby Webster as the team’s new head of basketball operations, and the sides have reportedly reached a new contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Bobby Webster Joined Raptors In 2013 Webster joined the Raptors in 2013 as Masai Ujiri’s first hire. He now succeeds Ujiri as the lead […]

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]]> Tracy McGrady Joining NBC Sports As NBA Studio Analyst https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/tracy-mcgrady-joining-nbc-sports-as-nba-studio-analyst/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:05:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360818 NBC Sports announced Tuesday that it hired Tracy McGrady, the seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2017, as an NBA studio analyst for both NBC and Peacock. “Tracy has performed at the highest level both on and off the court and has already demonstrated his ability […]

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]]> Raptors Waive Colin Castleton After NBA Summer League Letdown https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-waive-colin-castleton-after-nba-summer-league-letdown/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:52:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360770 The Toronto Raptors have waived center Colin Castleton, the team announced Monday in a press release. Castleton went undrafted out of the University of Florida in 2024 and spent his rookie season on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, who waived him last October before the 2024-25 campaign. Colin Castleton Played For Grizzlies, […]

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]]> Bobby Webster Considered ‘Leading Candidate’ For Raptors President https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/bobby-webster-considered-leading-candidate-for-raptors-president/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:13:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360755 Current general manager Bobby Webster is considered the favorite to become the next president of the Toronto Raptors. This is according to a report by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange. Other notable candidates said to be in consideration are Chicago Bulls GM Marc Eversley and Detroit Pistons executive Dwane Casey. Former Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair and […]

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]]> Can Collin Murray-Boyles Thrive In The NBA? https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/collin-murray-boyles-nba-draft-scouting-report-toronto-raptors/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:10:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359943 Courtesy of Bart Torvik’s NCAA database, here is every individual season by a teenager (since 2008) with a 25 percent usage rate, 60 percent true shooting, 20 percent assist rate and a six percent stock (block + steal) rate: Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina, 2024-25. That’s the whole list. Collin Murray-Boyles is 6 feet 6 inches […]

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]]> Raptors, Jakob Poeltl Agree to Four-Year, $104M Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-jakob-poeltl-agree-to-four-year-104m-contract-extension/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:46:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359699 The Toronto Raptors and veteran center Jakob Poeltl agreed to a four-year, $104 million extension that will keep the 7-footer under contract through the 2029-30 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Poeltl could have become a free agent after the 2025-26 season, but Charania noted he will pick up his $19.5 million option for 2026-27 […]

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]]> Making Sense Of Masai Ujiri’s Toronto Raptors Exit https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/masai-ujiri-toronto-raptors-departure-nba-analysis/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:39:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359424 TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) decided it was time to move on from Toronto Raptors President and Vice Chairman Masai Ujiri after 13 years at the helm. It was a cold, calculated decision. Speaking with media a couple hours after the decision was announced to the public with a Canada Day long […]

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]]> Trail Blazers Are Favorites To Trade For RJ Barrett https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/trail-blazers-are-favorites-to-trade-for-rj-barrett/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:02:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358929 The Portland Trail Blazers are the betting favorites to land Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett, according to Bovada. The 25-year-old is slated to earn $27.7 million next season and $29.61 million in 2026-27, per Spotrac. This is part of the four-year, $107 million contract he signed with the New York Knicks in 2022. Trail Blazers […]

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]]> Raptors Emerge As Favorites To Trade For Ja Morant Over Kings, Nets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-emerge-as-favorites-to-trade-for-ja-morant-over-kings-nets/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:34:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358568 The Toronto Raptors are the favorites to land Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant this offseason, according to Bovada. The two-time All-Star is set to enter the third season of his five-year, $197.23 million contract in 2025-26. Morant, who turns 26 in August, is slated to make $39.44 million next season. Raptors Can Offer Multiple […]

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]]> Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Suns Superstar Linked To Raptors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kevin-durant-trade-rumors-suns-superstar-linked-to-raptors/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:16:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358161 Phoenix Suns veteran forward Kevin Durant has been linked to an unlikely team in the Eastern Conference. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Toronto Raptors could be a potential landing spot for Durant if they pivot from Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. “But Toronto has likewise been painted by numerous NBA figures as […]

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]]> Raptors Among Teams Coveting Khaman Maluach At Draft https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-among-teams-coveting-khaman-maluach-at-draft/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:04:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358139 The Toronto Raptors are among the teams that covet Duke center Khaman Maluach at this year’s NBA draft. League insider Jake Fischer reported the information in The Stein Line Substack. Maluach is growing traction as the best center in the draft and is expected to be a top 10 pick. It’s also quite possible he’s selected […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025: Nets To Offer Cameron Johnson Trade For Top-10 Pick? https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-nets-to-offer-cameron-johnson-trade-for-top-10-pick/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:14:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358021 According to NetsDaily, the Brooklyn Nets could potentially move up from the No. 19 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, offering Cameron Johnson and their No. 19 selection to the Toronto Raptors or Houston Rockets for either Toronto’s ninth pick or Houston’s 10th in addition to a bad contract. Nets Have Four First-Round Picks In […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors: Raptors Could Make ‘Attractive Offer’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-raptors-could-make-attractive-offer/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:38:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357874 There is mutual interest between Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Toronto Raptors, according to Doug Smith of The Toronto Star. The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 12-year NBA career with Milwaukee. However, the Bucks have failed to reach the conference finals since winning their second championship in 2021. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Raptors Have […]

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]]> Raptors Injuries: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick Done For Season https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-injuries-brandon-ingram-gradey-dick-done-for-season/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:15:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=353946 Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed that both Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick will not feature for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Ingram was acquired by the Raptors from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline. He hasn’t played a game since an ankle injury on Dec. 7 while with New Orleans. […]

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]]> How To Watch Warriors vs Raptors Free Live Stream https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/how-to-watch-warriors-vs-raptors-free-live-stream/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:15:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=352381 See here how to watch a Warriors vs Raptors live stream, as Stephen Curry returns to action against a Raptors team that looks all but out of the playoff hunt.  How To Watch Warriors vs Raptors Free Live Stream Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season […]

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]]> March Madness 2025: One Prospect Each Lottery-Bound NBA Team Should Watch In The NCAA Tournament https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/march-madness-2025-nba-draft-prospects-vj-edgecombe-duke-blue-devils/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:08:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=352335 With the NBA season winding down, quite a few organizations will turn their focus to the Draft and the future. Fans will roll their eyes at the prospect of tanking, but teams care about their long-term plans, especially in a draft as strong as the 2025 class.  The NCAA Tournament brings a high-intensity environment to […]

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]]> NBA Mourns Passing Of Former Player ‘Big O’ Oliver Miller https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-mourns-passing-of-former-player-big-o-oliver-miller/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:56:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=351261 The NBA is in mourning after the passing of former player Oliver Miller. Miller was the 22nd overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft and played nine seasons in the NBA. He died at the age of 54. His most notable years came with the Phoenix Suns — who he was drafted by — and […]

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]]> Darko Rajaković on Jayson Tatum: “Best player on the best team in the NBA” https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/darko-rajakovic-on-jayson-tatum-best-player-on-the-best-team-in-the-nba/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:53:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=349699 Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković sang the praises of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum after his impressive performance in Toronto. Tatum and the Celtics recorded a sixth consecutive win with victory over the Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who will celebrate his 27th next week, tallied 19 points, six rebounds and […]

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]]> How to watch Raptors vs Celtics: Date, time, TV channel & live stream https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/how-to-watch-raptors-vs-celtics-date-time-tv-channel-live-stream-2/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:47:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=349538 The Boston Celtics will set out for a sixth consecutive win in Tuesday’s clash with the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena. How to watch Raptors vs Celtics Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season match-up: Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics 📅 Raptors vs Celtics game […]

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]]> Raptors Rumors: No Buyout For Chris Boucher? https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-rumors-no-buyout-for-chris-boucher/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:59:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=347685 Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher is in the final season of the three-year, $35.25 million contract that he signed with the team in July 2022, and despite drawing interest from several suitors before the NBA trade deadline, the Raptors decided to keep him. There has also been no word of a Boucher buyout. “Sources say […]

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]]> Raptors, Brandon Ingram Agree to Three-Year, $120M Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-brandon-ingram-agree-to-three-year-120m-extension/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:52:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=347469 The Toronto Raptors and newly acquired star forward Brandon Ingram have agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agents Shy Saee and Mike George told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. The deal includes a player option in 2027-28. Raptors Acquired Brandon Ingram From The Pelicans Ingram is in […]

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