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By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted July 1, 2025 3:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors signed first-round pick Collin Murray-Boyles to a rookie-scale contract, the team announced Tuesday. The six-foot-seven, 239-pound forward was the ninth overall pick in last week’s…

TORONTO – The Masai Ujiri era of the Toronto Raptors is officially over. The Raptors announced on Friday that the team’s vice-chairman and president was fired, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise its first NBA championship. Ujiri was heading into the final year of his contract with the…

Masai Ujiri’s exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise’s first NBA title. Here’s a look at some of key moments from Ujiri’s time with the Raptors: May 31, 2013: Ujiri hired as executive vice president and general manager…

It’s clear that defence has become a priority for the Toronto Raptors. Alijah Martin was taken 39th overall by Toronto on Thursday in the second round of the NBA Draft, a day after the Raptors picked Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9. Both players made their names in the collegiate ranks for their defensive prowess and…

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2025 9:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Collin Murray-Boyles has been selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors. Murray-Boyles was a forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Duke University forward Cooper Flagg was taken first overall by…

Like many Canadians, Michael Bartlett watched Game 7 of the NBA Finals with bated breath. But as Canada Basketball’s president and CEO, he had a unique rooting interest, with players on both teams. Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Montreal’s Luguentz Dort helped the Oklahoma City Thunder capture their first-ever championship, defeating Andrew Nembhard of Aurora, Ont.,…

TORONTO – The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most talented in years. But for Dan Tolzman, assistant general manager of the Toronto Raptors, there’s potential in every draft. Tolzman spoke to media Monday about Toronto’s options with the ninth pick in Wednesday’s first round and the 39th pick in…