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Masai Ujiri is the Raptors' key to winning Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes

5 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Masai's history with the "Greek Freak" could be the deciding factor that sees his arrival in TorontoMasai Ujiri's pursuit of Brandon Ingram may have just been the appetizer, with a massive main course possibly on the horizon — Toronto's rumored interest in Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. I've always felt like Antetokounmpo's name has been regularly linked to the Toronto Raptors, regardless of news about him wanting out of Milwaukee.
The biggest Raptors question might’ve just been answered by NBA Finals blueprint

5 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto could mirror the success of Indiana and OKC... if they play their cards rightFirst off, a tip of the cap to the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. These two small-market franchises have risen against the odds to remain the NBA's last two teams competing for the right to raise that Larry O'Brien trophy at season's end.
Raptors could be the surprise team in a superstar trade if the latest rumors are true

5 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto is on the hunt for some "big fish" and justifiably soIt’s officially June, and you know what that means — summer is just around the corner. As the season heats up, so does the wild world of the NBA. The Finals are now set, with ex-Raptors star Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers facing off against Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Could this Raptors veteran be the missing link to Luka Doncic’s Lakers success?

1 week ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

LA could use a center like Jakob Poeltl, and their rumored interest is back in the spotlightThe NBA landscape as we knew it got flipped on its head after a surprise trade in the early hours of February 2, 2025. Luka Doncic was headed to Los Angeles in exchange for Anthony Davis. No one saw this coming—not even the most insider NBA analysts and pundits. It truly proved that sports can still be unpredictable, even when the most seasoned watchers think they know everything.
This Arizona wing could be the Raptors’ no-brainer choice on draft night

2 weeks ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Carter Bryant has all the makings to be Toronto’s ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA DraftIn basketball, everyone has their typical favorites that fit the prototypical star archetype. I mean, it makes sense—most fans tend to lean toward the superstars of any sport as their go-to guys. But just as much as there's admiration for the household names, there are also those glue guys—the hard-nosed role players—who deserve just as much love.
Giannis Antetokounmpo headed to the Raptors? Possible low-cost vs. high-risk packages

3 weeks ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Giannis to Toronto trade buzz intensifies... what could a favorable Masai Ujiri deal look like versus a costly offer? Before I begin, I want to emphasize that every trade carries risks for any team because there's no guarantee it will work out, even if the odds seem to favor your side. That said, everyone is probably well aware of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors swirling around. In fact, I already mentioned the Raptors' involvement in those discussions for a recent article.
Raptors risk colossal draft mistake by targeting this non-shooting forward

3 weeks ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Collin Murray-Boyles shows promise, but he wouldn't offer Toronto much in the interimDon't get me wrong, I definitely see the intrigue in 19-year-old South Carolina product Collin Murray-Boyles. In an X post, basketball reporter Libaan Osman mentioned that Murray-Boyles was one of the prospects interviewed by the Toronto Raptors at this past week's NBA Draft Combine. With a stocky frame and standing just over 6-foot-6, he plays much bigger thanks to his 7-foot-plus wingspan.
Raptors wing hasn't escaped eviction notice despite poor draft lottery results

3 weeks ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

RJ Barrett is still far from safe in Toronto after the Raptors' draft lottery outcomeThe draft lottery didn’t quite favor Toronto, but, as Raptors fans have become accustomed to—given the team’s reputation as arguably the league’s most overlooked franchise—they’ll move forward with this development and do their best to make the most of it. Speaking of Raptors' housekeeping chores, the future status of Canadian star RJ Barrett's tenure in Toronto remains uncertain.
Devastating Jayson Tatum injury just made Raptors’ path to East contention foolproof

3 weeks ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto has no excuse now to not be a key team in the East once againLast night, adding yet another blemish to an already grueling series between Boston and New York, the Celtics suffered a devastating blow when their star forward, Jayson Tatum, was injured. Tatum suffered a non-contact injury during Game 4 on Monday night, and the general consensus feared the worst—an Achilles tear for one of the league’s premier talents.
Big man watch at NBA Draft Combine sparks further questions for Raptors

3 weeks ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Derik Queen has a shaky shot, Khaman Maluach looks crisp (but he could be off the board by nine)The Raptors now know where they'll be selecting in the 2025 NBA Draft after last night's wild turn of events at the draft lottery: Toronto has been awarded the ninth pick. As a result, it has made some of their desired draft directions a bit more uncertain than they had hoped.