RJ Barrett has emerged as a trade candidate this offseason, with multiple teams monitoring the Toronto Raptors wing in multi-team discussions, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Barrett is entering the final season of his contract, carrying a $29.62 million salary for 2026-27. The Canadian forward could become an attractive option for teams looking for […]
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With rumors surrounding the Toronto Raptors regarding a trade that the team could make to bolster the roster after a step-up last season, there is one player who could be dealt away. As it remains to be seen if the Raptors will be in the trade mix for a star, one player that has been […]
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Rival teams have expressed trade interest in RJ Barrett in multi-team talks with the Raptors, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists on .491/.339/.717 shooting in 57 regular season contests in 2025/26 (30.3 minutes per game). He increased those numbers in Toronto’s first-round series against Cleveland, averaging 24.0 […]
The Toronto Raptors have received some trade inquiries for veteran wing RJ Barrett, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.
Seven years ago, Paige Bueckers was practically begging for Klay Thompson’s magic. The Warriors were down 3-2 against the Raptors in the finals when Bueckers wrote, “I need the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals vs OKC, Steph and Klay rn.” She mistakenly called it the Eastern Conference Finals, but everyone knew what she meant: the iconic […]
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The Cavaliers are “expected to lose” veteran forward Dean Wade in unrestricted free agency, league sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Cleveland has been able to negotiate with Wade since Sunday, the day after the NBA Finals ended. A former undrafted free agent who started his professional career on a two-way contract, Wade has spent […]
Usually reserved, OG Anunoby surprised fans by flashing a huge smile backstage before appearing on Jimmy Fallon.
With the 2026 NBA Draft less than five days away, the phrase “mock draft” continues to grow as one of the most searched phrases among basketball enthusiasts. For Toronto Raptors supporters, this time of the year means becoming familiar with the array of players that could be available at pick 19. In part three of […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raptors fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question shines a spotlight on rookie standout Collin Murray-Boyles. The six-foot-seven bruiser won an […]
The Raptors have given us some clues as to who they might end up taking with the 19th and 50th picks in this year’s draft. The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to have one of the most seemingly loaded classes in a long time, with its top three of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and […]
Here’s Toronto Raptors assistant GM & VP of player personnel Dan Tolzman on what teams want from big men in today’s game/taking a close look at what they’ve lacked down low. (via Hello and Welcome): “I think everybody wants bigs that can step out on the perimeter and not only offensively, but defensively, too, because […]
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The Toronto Raptors 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the hunt for a new frontcourt star, and according to reports, an opportunity may come in Dallas Mavericks star Daniel Gafford.According to NBA insider Jake Weinbach, the Mavericks appear to be open to moving their big man this offseason to prioritize their long-term future.“The Celtics, Raptors, Hawks, Hornets, and […]
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The Toronto Raptors already have a set starting lineup, barring any major trades this offseason. Adding another rotation player at No. 19, who can shoot threes at a high level, should be the goal.
When Raptors assistant general manager Dan Tolzman spoke to reporters on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 NBA draft, he didn’t offer a ton of juicy tidbits. As Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca relays (via Twitter), Tolzman suggested the draft is fairly wide open after the first 10 or 12 picks, said the cost to move up […]
Despite having a bad playoff showing, Brandon Ingram is one of the NBA's elite scorers, and he could be exactly what the Timberwolves are missing on offense.
The rise of NIL opportunities in college basketball has altered how NBA teams evaluate the draft, particularly franchises selecting outside the lottery. For the Toronto Raptors, who own the No. 19 and No. 50 picks this year, finding overlooked talent has become increasingly difficult. Assistant general manager Dan Tolzman noted that prospects who might have […]
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The Nets face a difficult task this summer as they look to start turning their losing ways around without the benefit of a top-five pick. They don’t control their first-rounder in next summer’s draft, meaning they have no incentive to tank, and therefore must find the most effective way to get this roster to a […]
It’s no secret that the Raptors’ roster has been a contentious topic since the rebuild began in 2024. Bringing on Brandon Ingram has just added more fuel to that fire, with his playoff woes and Toronto’s loss in Game 7 of the first round solidifying the idea that while the Raptors are on the right […]
The Lakers are still trying to find the right balance of players to put around star Luka Doncic, and they have an important offseason ahead of them, with Austin Reaves and LeBron James both on track unrestricted free agency. Signs seem to be pointing to the Lakers retaining Reaves, according to Marc Stein of the […]
June 13 is proving to be a serendipitous occasion for New York Knicks star OG Anunoby.
San Antonio Spurs fans must have had a heart in their mouth moment when they saw Victor Wembanyama impede on Jalen Brunson’s landing space on a made three-pointer in the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Brunson ended up making a three-pointer, but even in real time, it looked as though Wembanyama’s […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a frustrating step backward this season when the San Antonio Spurs sent them home in the […]
Profile Position: Point guard Height: Six-foot-two Weight: 185 pounds Comparisons: Elfrid Payton, Earl Watson, Collin Sexton, Reggie Jackson, Jeremiah Fears Raptors Comparisons: Rafer Alston, T.J. Ford Strengths Rim-pressure Ebuka Okorie’s elite trait is his ability to get to the basket at will. Ranking in the 99th percentile per 100 possessions for attempts at the rim, […]
As fans continue their reactions to the New York Knicks’ historic 29-point comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green can’t stop talking about it either. The Knicks have the Spurs on the brink of elimination with a 3-1 lead heading into Game […]
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