Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Egor Demin blends positional versatility with elite passing feel, making him a rare chess piece in today’s NBA Draft. Marquee names suck up most of the oxygen in every draft cycle, but the RaptorsHQ’s Draft Watch is where we crack a window and let the hidden aromas drift in. Our next new scent? Egor Demin, the Russian 6-foot-9 guard … [Read more...] about This BYU standout is exactly the player Masai Ujiri loves to develop
Masai Ujiri’s Next Masterclass — Hidden Gems in the NBA Draft’s 2nd Round
Toronto holds pick No. 39 — and with Ujiri’s eye for talent, one of these under-the-radar prospects could be the franchise’s next diamond in the rough. The Toronto Raptors will step to the podium early in the second round with the 39th pick in the NBA Draft. This year’s class is flush with off-beat talent that could bloom inside the Raptors’ famed development lab. Let’s run … [Read more...] about Masai Ujiri’s Next Masterclass — Hidden Gems in the NBA Draft’s 2nd Round
Lessons the Raptors can take from the Pacers’ incredible Cinderella run
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images As the NBA Finals come to an end, there is something to be taken from how the Indiana Pacers built a team steady enough to go the distance. Every year, there is one team that provides a blueprint of how the modern game should be played. In 2019, it was your beloved Toronto Raptors. In 2025, it’s the improbable Indiana … [Read more...] about Lessons the Raptors can take from the Pacers’ incredible Cinderella run
Why Toronto Must Draft Collin Murray-Boyles
Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images He’s the perfect blend of toughness, versatility, IQ, and defensive motor — Collin Murray-Boyles could be the next Raptor fan-favourite. In just a couple of seasons, South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles evolved from a team contributor to a dominant force for the Gamecocks. After a solid freshman season in which he … [Read more...] about Why Toronto Must Draft Collin Murray-Boyles
The Toronto Raptors are in the mix for 4 “Big Fish” this offseason
Tim Wearing The flashiest option for the Toronto Raptors this season is to make a big trade, but do any of the “big fish” on the market fit their goals and current players? The Toronto Raptors have some roster problems, as we discussed in part 1 of this series. If they want to return to being playoff contenders, there are some personnel issues to address. Namely, there … [Read more...] about The Toronto Raptors are in the mix for 4 “Big Fish” this offseason