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After spending all of last season in the NBA G League with Raptors 905 (averaging 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game), the versatile 6-foot-6 forward is getting another chance in the NBA.

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Former Raptors Center Aron Baynes Announces Retirement

Former Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes is stepping away from the game of basketball. Baynes played 522 games throughout his nine years, averaging 6.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 17

Toronto Raptors give key injury updates ahead of final preseason game

With multiple key Raptors injured, it is currently unknown what the lineup will look like for the team’s season opener. The Toronto Raptors accomplished an exciting win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, despite it being preseason hoops.

Ja'Kobe Walter News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 17

Raptors Share Injury Update on Rookie First-Round Pick

Ja'Kobe Walter appears to be making progress. The Toronto Raptors rookie was seen shooting around and doing agility drills following practice at the OVO Athletic Centre on Thursday.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Nation / October 17

Raptors Share Update On Immanuel Quickley’s Status

Immanuel Quickley is nearing a return. The Toronto Raptors lead guard practiced in full today and is questionable to return for the Raptors final preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct 18.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 17

Darko Rajakovic Outlines Next Step In Scottie Barnes’ Offensive Game

Scottie Barnes is coming off an impressive performance against the Boston Celtics. He put up 26 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds, falling 1 rebound shy of a triple-double.

Aron Baynes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 17

Former Toronto Raptors Center Announces Retirement From Basketball

Aron Baynes is retiring from professional basketball. The former and briefly tenured Toronto Raptors center is stepping away after nine NBA seasons and a 15-year career, his agent Agent Moldovan announced.

Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 17

Raptors Discuss The Next Step in Scottie Barnes' Offensive Package

Scottie Barnes stood at the top of the arc dribbling back and forth as he sized up Jaylen Brown. The Toronto Raptors all-star took one small step to his right, forcing Brown to slide in that direction.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Former NBA center retiring from professional basketball

Former NBA center Aron Baynes is calling it a day as a professional basketball player. He had been plying his trade over in Australia for the last two years.

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Henry Ellenson News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Bucks Sign Henry Ellenson To Exhibit 10 Deal

The Bucks have signed free agent big man Henry Ellenson to a non-guaranteed contract, according to RealGM’s transaction log. It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, Eric Nehm of The Athletic confirms (via Twitter).

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16

Raptors Discuss Plan For Ja'Kobe Walter as Rookie Continue to Be Sidelined

This was not how Ja’Kobe Walter’s rookie season was supposed to start. When the Toronto Raptors selected Walter with the No. 19 pick in the NBA Draft earlier this year, the organization wanted to put him on the Gradey Dick plan.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 16

Darko Rajakovic Praises Gradey Dick’s Offensive Improvement

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick is taking advantage of the preseason. As he prepares for his sophomore season, Dick is using this exhibition schedule to get his shots up.

Jamison Battle News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16

Raptors Preseason Standout May Have Earned Roster Spot With Impressive Showings

Jamison Battle appears to have set himself apart. Just nine minutes into Tuesday’s preseason game, Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajaković turned to his bench and subbed in Battle.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 16

Who should get the Toronto Raptors’ 15th roster spot?

With the preseason dwindling, the Raptors will have to make a few tough roster decisions this weekend. With the NBA preseason reaching it’s conclusion, and the regular season set to tip-off next week, teams need to finalize opening night rosters.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / October 16

ESPN Ranks Scottie Barnes No. 35 In Top 100 List

ESPN released the second part of their NBA Rank list, revealing the top player rankings from 50-11. ESPN ranked Immanuel Quickley No. 64 and RJ Barrett No.

Gradey Dick News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 16

Raptors Discuss Next Steps for Gradey Dick as His Game Continues to Expand

Derrick White knew he was defending a shooter. The Boston Celtics All-Defensive guard switched onto Gradey Dick as the Toronto Raptors sniper began sprinting around the three-point line looking for the ball early in the first quarter Tuesday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 16

ESPN Ranks Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett In Top 100 List

ESPN released their annual NBA Rank list, revealing the top player rankings from 100-51. Toronto Raptors’ players Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett appeared on the list with Quickley ranked No.

Scottie Barnes News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

Toronto Raptors: Scottie Barnes Falls Short of Crazy Feat After Coach’s Decision

The Toronto Raptors got the better of one of their division rivals Tuesday night. Against the reigning NBA champions Boston Celtics, Scottie Barnes and

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 16

Instant Analysis: Raptors Young Core Stun Celtics In Preseason Clash

The Toronto Raptors handed the Boston Celtics their first preseason loss with a strong 119-118 win. Both the reigning champions and the Raptors fought

Scottie Barnes News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 15

Scottie Barnes 2024-2025 Fantasy Outlook

Scottie Barnes is entering his fourth NBA season with the Toronto Raptors, looking to build on his All-Star season in 2023. He won Rookie of the Year in 2021-2022 and has improved every aspect of his game as the undeniable leader for the Raptors.

Jontay Porter News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Jontay Porter Gambling Incident Leads To NBA Banning Phones During Games For Players And Coaches

The NBA implemented rules against players and coaches having access to phones and social media in 2009 during live games but they've been scantly enforced in recent years.

Vince Carter News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Highlights From Vince Carter’s Raptors-Heavy HOF Enshrinement

On Sunday, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame got a little bit bigger, as a few legendary figures were officially enshrined in Springfield. It’s amazing that, even when standing alongside them, Vince Carter was the most popular player to receive their magnum opus.

Toronto Raptors News / Fadeaway World / October 14

2024-25 Toronto Raptors Projected Starting Lineup

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rebuild after trading away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby last season. They finished with a disappointing 25-57 record, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference.

R.J. Barrett News / Field Level Media / October 8

Raptors' RJ Barrett (shoulder) to miss rest of preseason

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett will miss the rest of the preseason with a sprained right AC joint, the team announced Tuesday. Barrett, 24, injured his shoulder during the second quarter of a 125-98 victory against the Washington Wizards on Sunday in Montreal.