It’s easy to overlook Collin Murray-Boyles in a talented rookie class, but the Raptors power forward has started showing that he’s worthy of recognition, writes Michael Grange of SportsNet. Murray-Boyles displayed his versatility in Monday’s win over Atlanta, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks, making him the first rookie to … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Murray-Boyles, Mamukelashvili, Ingram, Barnes
Raptors Waive Mo Bamba
Just over a week after signing him, the Raptors have waived center Mo Bamba, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). The sixth overall pick of the 2018 NBA draft, Bamba opened the 2025/26 season in the G League, then joined the Raptors last Monday to provide depth in the middle while starting center Jakob Poeltl recovers from a back injury. Bamba, 27, was excelling in … [Read more...] about Raptors Waive Mo Bamba
Holmgren, Stewart Named Defensive Players Of The Month
A Thunder player has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for a second consecutive time. After guard Cason Wallace won the award for October/November, big man Chet Holmgren has earned the honor for December, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). The Thunder, who entered December with a 20-1 record, have looked more mortal in recent weeks, winning … [Read more...] about Holmgren, Stewart Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
A pair of star point guards and MVP candidates have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for December, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks winning the award in the East and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder claiming it in the West, per the league (Twitter link). Brunson was named Player of the Week twice in December and led the Knicks to an NBA Cup championship. He … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
Raptors’ Barrett Returning Sunday; Poeltl Update Coming Monday
Raptors wing RJ Barrett will return to action on Sunday against Golden State, tweets Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Barrett will be on an unspecified minutes restriction in his first game back since November 23, Murphy adds. As Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca observes (via Twitter), the Raptors were 12-5 with Barrett in the lineup but have gone just 6-9 without him. They have worst … [Read more...] about Raptors’ Barrett Returning Sunday; Poeltl Update Coming Monday