Raptors’ Chris Boucher suffered a partial MCL tear against Trail Blazers

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 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2024
Why you can’t forget about Gradey Dick

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 […]

Mat Issa  •  08 Mar 2024
Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) out indefinitely after undergoing surgery

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 […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Raptors, Kelly Olynyk agree on a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension

The Toronto Raptors and center Kelly Olynyk agreed to a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports announced on Monday. Olynyk, 32, was eligible to sign the extension up till June 30. His new deal will take him through the 2025-26 season, and the extension gives him the maximum 5% annual […]

James Foglio  •  05 Mar 2024
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes 8th-youngest NBA player to record a triple-double with 5+ blocks

At 22 years and 209 days old, Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes became the eighth-youngest NBA player to post a triple-double with five or more blocks, during Monday night’s 130-122 win over the Indiana Pacers. The 2024 All-Star recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds and assists, and five blocks in almost 38 minutes of action. He […]

James Foglio  •  27 Feb 2024
Toronto Emerges as Potential Destination for D’Angelo Russell

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, […]

Mathew Huff  •  07 Feb 2024
Possible Trade Destinations for Bruce Brown

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 […]

Mathew Huff  •  05 Feb 2024
RJ Barrett Is Turning The Corner With The Raptors

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 […]

Jackson Frank  •  31 Jan 2024
Pacers Trade Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, & First-Round Draft Picks to Raptors for Pascal Siakam

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 […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2024