As reported earlier by Sportsnets Micheal Grange, the Toronto Raptors have waived veteran center Bruno Fernando. With his release, the Raptors have just 14 players on guaranteed contracts for the remainder of the season. By clearing a roster space this deep into the season, Toronto has found itself with a malleable roster ahead of the looming February trade deadline. Now, how … [Read more...] about How the Raptors Can Leverage New Roster Flexibility
Raptors Waive 6-Year Veteran Before Contract Is Fully-Guaranteed
January 7 is an important date in the NBA for some teams. There are numerous players in the league that have contracts that become fully guaranteed on January 10. Being a player goes on waivers for 48 hours though, the team must decide whether to keep or waive them on January 7 to ensure they don’t receive the guarantee if they decide on doing the latter. One of those players … [Read more...] about Raptors Waive 6-Year Veteran Before Contract Is Fully-Guaranteed
3 Critical Areas for Scottie Barnes Development in 2025
It’s not a secret that Toronto Raptors franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes views himself as a point guard. It’s in his Instagram bio, and he calls himself a PG whenever the media asks. Despite what Barnes says or feels, he isn’t a point guard in the NBA, at least not yet. While it would be nice for Barnes to grow into that role in the new year, there are more pressing things … [Read more...] about 3 Critical Areas for Scottie Barnes Development in 2025
Would Raptors Replicate Kawhi Leonard Trade With Jimmy Butler?
The Toronto Raptors are technically considered a rebuilding team. Just last season, they traded away former cornerstone Pascal Siakam for a pick-heavy package that demonstrated their willingness to trust the process. However, they also moved OG Anunoby in what was arguably a lopsided deal that favored them. Though the New York Knicks needed a player with Anunoby’s specific … [Read more...] about Would Raptors Replicate Kawhi Leonard Trade With Jimmy Butler?
What Immanuel Quickley’s Return Means For Scottie Barnes
The Toronto Raptors have played this season predominantly without a starting-caliber point guard, leaving the primary ball-handling duties in the hands of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett. While Barnes and Barrett have stretched themselves to meet their responsibilities, it has taken a toll. Before last night, the Raptors averaged 17.4 turnovers on their 11-game slide, with Barnes … [Read more...] about What Immanuel Quickley’s Return Means For Scottie Barnes