Toronto Raptors Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/toronto-raptors/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:28:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Toronto Raptors Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/toronto-raptors/ 32 32 Raptors, Scottie Barnes Agree to Five-Year Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-scottie-barnes-agree-to-five-year-extension/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:28:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312410 The Toronto Raptors wasted no time in solidifying their future by signing their young sensation, Scottie Barnes, to a rookie extension. The team is reportedly signing the All-Star to a five-year, $270 million contract extension. This signals that Toronto believes Scottie Barnes is their franchise cornerstone. Barnes is coming off a career season where he […]

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]]> Raptors Interested in Extending Scottie Barnes https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-interested-in-extending-scottie-barnes/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:14:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312178 Scottie Barnes is one of the bright, young stars the NBA currently has, and the future is bright for the former Rookie of the Year. His team, the Toronto Raptors, are aware of this fact and have interest in extending their young shooting guard/forward. The Raptors are also expected to trade Bruce Brown this offseason […]

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]]> Magic Delete Anthony Black-Gradey Dick Jersey Swap Photo After Spotting Inappropriate Joke https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-delete-anthony-black-gradey-dick-jersey-swap-photo-after-spotting-inappropriate-joke/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:34:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307853 The Orlando Magic’s social media team deleted a comical photo of a unique jersey swap between rookie guards Anthony Black and Gradey Dick after the team realized the inappropriate message their surnames spelled out. Following Orlando’s 111-96 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, Black and Dick got the idea to swap jerseys for […]

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]]> Raptors’ Chris Boucher suffered a partial MCL tear against Trail Blazers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-chris-boucher-suffered-a-partial-mcl-tear-against-trail-blazers/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:17:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307102 Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher suffered a partial MCL tear of his right knee during Saturday’s 128-118 overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s being assessed for treatment. Surgery is not required, per sources. Immanuel Quickley’s layup narrowed the score to 111-109 with just over a minute left in regulation before Matisse Thybulle’s layup […]

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]]> Why you can’t forget about Gradey Dick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/why-you-cant-forget-about-gradey-dick/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:07:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306767 Key Highlights: After a slow start to his rookie year, Gradey Dick has really picked up the pace in his last 21 games – averaging 9.2 PPG on 62.3% true shooting Dick is more than just a shooter – he’s good at making quick decisions and attacking closeouts Dick has the chance to develop into […]

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]]> Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) out indefinitely after undergoing surgery https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-center-jakob-poeltl-finger-out-indefinitely-after-undergoing-surgery/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 01:46:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306325 Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left pinky finger, according to sources. The Raptors announced the surgery was performed Tuesday by Dr. Michelle Carlson in New York City. Poeltl, 28, injured the finger during the first half of Sunday’s 111-106 win against […]

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]]> Toronto Emerges as Potential Destination for D’Angelo Russell https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/toronto-emerges-as-potential-destination-for-dangelo-russell/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:20:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302879 D’Angelo Russell has been a hot topic over the past few weeks when it comes to trade discussions. Russell could have had a no-trade clause in his contract, but he and his agent waived that stipulation. “I just thought it made sense,” Russell said. “Obviously I’ve been here before, I played for the Lakers before, […]

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]]> Possible Trade Destinations for Bruce Brown https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/possible-trade-destinations-for-bruce-brown/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:54:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302543 The Toronto Raptors are reportedly looking to move Bruce Brown before the NBA Trade Deadline on February 8th. Given this news, there are a few teams who are interested in the sixth man. A couple of those teams include the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks. However, a third sleeper team could also […]

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]]> RJ Barrett Is Turning The Corner With The Raptors https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rj-barrett-turning-corner-toronto-raptors-nba-analysis/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:59:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302031 Key Highlights RJ Barrett is averaging career-highs in points (21.0), rebounds (7.1) and assists (3.5) since joining the Toronto Raptors 13 games ago According to Cleaning the Glass, a career-high 74 percent of Barrett’s field goals are coming via assists He’s shooting 70 percent at the rim, which ranks in the 78th percentile among wings […]

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]]> Pacers Trade Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, & First-Round Draft Picks to Raptors for Pascal Siakam https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/pacers-trade-bruce-brown-jordan-nwora-first-round-draft-picks-to-raptors-for-pascal-siakam/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:49:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300602 The Indiana Pacers are trading Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three future first-round draft picks to the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Indiana reportedly sent two 2024 first-round draft picks and a 2026 first-rounder to the Raptors. The New Orleans Pelicans sent an undisclosed second-round pick to Indiana, as part […]

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]]> Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight (Jan. 15) in Celtics-Raptors game? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-jaylen-brown-playing-tonight-jan-15-in-celtics-raptors-game/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:17:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300327 Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s road game against the Toronto Raptors. The two-time All-Star has missed only two games this season. Brown, 27, is currently the only Celtics player listed on the injury report. Through 37 starts this season, the eight-year veteran is averaging […]

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]]> The Other Guy: How signing DiVincenzo allowed the Knicks to trade Quickley https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-other-guy-how-signing-divincenzo-allowed-the-knicks-to-trade-quickley/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:42:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300137 After falling to the Miami Heat in the second round of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the New York Knicks entered the 2023 offseason knowing they needed more spacing/shooting and more size. So, what did the Knicks do to address that need? They signed a 6’4 guard who was fresh off shooting just 34.1% from three in the playoffs. Initially, that decision […]

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]]> Darko Rajakovic’s famous speech cost him 25,000 dollars https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/darko-rajakovics-famous-speech-cost-him-25000-dollars/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:13:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300111 The Tuesday night clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors did not play out in a way that Raptors’ Head Coach Darko Rajakovic deemed to be unfair. So, he decided to voice his frustrations during his mandatory post-game press conference And what he said may end up going down in coaching history. A Man You’d Want To Go to […]

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]]> Warriors, Raptors Are Negotiating A Pascal Siakam Trade? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/warriors-raptors-are-negotiating-a-pascal-siakam-trade/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:36:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300098 The Golden State Warriors are rumored to be in ongoing trade talks with the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam. But is it true? Well, Siakam’s name was brought up by Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. in the Bay Area in recent weeks. “I’ve heard [Siakam’s name] on a more substantial level and saw Mike […]

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]]> Pascal Siakam Eyeing Free Agency Amid Contract Talks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/pascal-siakam-eyeing-free-agency-amid-contract-talks/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:24:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299327 Pascal Siakam has been one of the premier stars amid trade talks this season. Many are speculating that the Raptors are gearing up to trade him in the wake of the blockbuster O.G. Anunoby deal with the New York Knicks. The one-time champion is reportedly wanting a max contract but does not want to be […]

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]]> NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Pacers, & Hawks Pursuing Pascal Siakam Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-rumors-mavericks-pacers-hawks-pursuing-pascal-siakam-trade/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:25:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299160 In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly interested in making a trade for Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. On Saturday, the Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round draft […]

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]]> Scottie Barnes becomes 2nd-youngest Raptor behind Chris Bosh to reach 3,000 career points https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/scottie-barnes-becomes-2nd-youngest-raptor-behind-chris-bosh-to-reach-3000-career-points/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:15:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299031 Scottie Barnes is the second-youngest Toronto Raptors player in franchise history to record 3,000 career points, trailing only Chris Bosh, who was 21 years and 291 days old when he reached this milestone. At 22 years and 153 days old, Barnes notched 20 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in Toronto’s […]

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]]> Raptors trade OG Anunoby to Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 2nd-rounder https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-trade-og-anunoby-to-knicks-for-rj-barrett-immanuel-quickley-and-a-2024-2nd-round-draft-pick/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:31:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298972 The Toronto Raptors are trading forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa along with guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round draft pick, the teams announced Saturday. The Knicks have been targeting Anunoby for a trade since the offseason, and the Eastern Conference contender is expected […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Eric Montross Dead At 52 After Cancer Battle https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/ex-nba-player-eric-montross-dead-at-52-after-cancer-battle/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:41:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298306 Ex-NBA player Eric Montross — the Boston Celtics‘ ninth overall pick in the 1994 NBA Draft — passed away Sunday at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer, his family announced Monday. The former 7-foot center was a star for the University of North Carolina. […]

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]]> Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-darko-rajakovic/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:22:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294737 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Darko Rajakovic didn’t have an easy road to an NBA head coaching position. He spent a decade and a half coaching for multiple teams overseas. Then, he made to American hoops, coaching in the NBA G-League from 2012-14. After that, he spent nine […]

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]]> Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-nick-nurse/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:05:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294727 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Nick Nurse is known as one of the most creative minds in the sport. Back in 2019, he helped deny the Golden State Warriors of a three-peat with his Toronto Raptors (in his first year as a head coach). Nowadays, he’s trying to […]

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]]> Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Adrian Griffin Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/milwaukee-bucks-head-coach-adrian-griffin-contract-salary-net-worth-coaching-record-and-wife/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:04:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293941 Adrian Griffin did not have an easy route to the NBA. After going undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft, Griffin spent three years in the American minor leagues and overseas in Italy. Griffin eventually made his NBA debut during the 1999-2000 with the Boston Celtics. He ended up putting together a nine-year career for himself […]

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]]> Raptors’ Pascal Siakam remains open to signing an extension https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-remains-open-to-signing-an-extension/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:46:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=282059 Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is still open to signing a potential contract extension. On NBA Media Day, Siakam’s responses to questions about his contract only left reporters asking more questions. “I’m under contract, right? I’m a Raptors player,” Siakam replied, emphasizing his joy for playing in Toronto. “That’s what I’m focused on. I’m focused […]

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]]> Raptors’ O.G. Anunoby rejected a four-year, $117 million extension, could become a free agent next summer https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/raptors-o-g-anunoby-rejected-a-four-year-117-million-extension-could-become-a-free-agent-next-summer/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:25:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=282010 Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby has reportedly declined a four-year, $117 million extension and is expected to enter free agency next summer, if he declines his 2024-25 player option worth $19.9 million. Toronto’s offer is the max deal the club could offer the 6-foot-7 wing. Anunoby, 26, is also slated to make $18.6 million in […]

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]]> NBA Players With Most Mike Breen ‘Bang Calls’ Last 10 Seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-players-with-most-mike-breen-bang-calls-last-10-seasons/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:08:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=281465 Here is the list of NBA players with the most “Bang Calls” from legendary sports broadcaster Mike Breen over the last 10 seasons. Breen, 62, is currently the lead voice for the NBA on ESPN and ABC. Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets was the announcer’s 100th […]

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