Raptors wing RJ Barrett suffered a left ankle injury in late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s eventual loss at Boston, tweets Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. According to Lewenberg, Barrett turned his left ankle and appeared to be in a good deal of pain as he limped back to the locker room. He was formally ruled out for the remainder of the game and will undergo additional testing, … [Read more...] about Raptors’ RJ Barrett Suffers Left Ankle Injury Friday
Trade Rumors: Davis, Hawks, Raptors, Zion, Bulls
ESPN’s Shams Charania recently reported that the Hawks were considered likely to remain in pursuit of Mavericks big man Anthony Davis after clearing Trae Young‘s salary from their books for next season. However, a Davis deal between the two teams looks unlikely at this juncture, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. While Atlanta has a level of interest in Davis, … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Davis, Hawks, Raptors, Zion, Bulls
Raptors Notes: Murray-Boyles, Mamukelashvili, Ingram, Barnes
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