OCTOBER 15, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
TORONTO RAPTORS 3-12 · 13TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
3-12 · 13TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Raptors Return Home to Take on Australian Squad: Where to Watch & What to Watch For The Toronto Raptors will face off in their second preseason game against the Cairns Taipans: Where to Watch, What to Watch For, & More
Raptors Return Home to Take on Australian Squad: Where to Watch & What to Watch For The Toronto Raptors will face off in their second preseason game against the Cairns Taipans: Where to Watch, What to Watch For, & More
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jakob Poeltl Unlikely to Play Sunday as Raptors Share Latest Injury Updates The Toronto Raptors are not expecting to have Jakob Poeltl or Otto Porter Jr. on Sunday against the Cairns Taipans
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Raptors Prepared for 'Fast-Paced' Style of Australia's Cairns Taipans The Toronto Raptors are ready for an unusual challenge Sunday night as they take on Australia’s Cairns Taipans on the National Basketball Le...
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Raptors Explain Strict Emphasis on 0.5 Basketball & How It's Played The Toronto Raptors are spending extra time in practice emphasizing quick decisions and their new 0.5 offense
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Raptors Discuss How They'll Approach Load Management & Rest Days The Toronto Raptors say they’re planning to limit the minutes of their star players but would like to play everyone as often as possible
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Raptors Discuss Turnovers vs. Ball Movement & How They Plan to Balance the Scales The Toronto Raptors are willing to accept more turnovers this season if it means better playmaking and more ball movement this season
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
It's all about the deflections for Raptors' head coach Darko Rajakovich The risk of the steal just not worth it for Raptors new head coach
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Raptors Praise Jeff Dowtin Jr. as Tough Roster Decisions Await The Toronto Raptors say they like Jeff Dowtin Jr. a lot but the reality of his situation might make it difficult for the team to keep him
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Raptors Share Injury Updates For Sidelined Players The Toronto Raptors shared injury information for Precious Achiuwa and Otto Porter Jr. but declined to comment on Christian Koloko’s situati...
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Former NBA coach Brendan Malone dies at 81 Brendan Malone spent 27 years coaching in the NBA and was the first head coach of the Toronto Raptors.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Raptors Don't Receive Much Recognition in Latest Annual GM Survey The Toronto Raptors received very little recognition for any of the honors in the latest NBA general managers survey
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MLSE Unveil Changes to Scotiabank Arena & Plans for Future Renovations The Toronto Raptors will return to a new-looking Scotiabank Arena following the first part of a $350 million renovation this summer
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Darko Rajaković's offensive overhaul of Raptors is yielding early returns "We’re talking to our players a lot about quality of shots,” Toronto coach Darko Rajaković says.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Malachi Flynn - Scores five points Flynn produced five points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three turnovers across 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact Dennis Schroder got the nod as the starting point guard, but it looks like Flynn is the favorite to back him up. He's in a good position to play much more than last season in which he averaged just 13.0 minutes across 53 games.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
O.G. Anunoby - Scores in double figures Anunoby recorded 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over Sacramento.
Impact Anunoby was one of two Raptors to connect on multiple three-pointers during Sunday's preseason opener, and he had a solid scoring line behind an efficient showing from the floor. The 26-year-old appeared in 67 matchups last season and averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals in 35.6 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - Scores 15 points in opener Barnes recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Kings.
Impact Barnes led Toronto's starters with 15 points, despite missing both of his three-point attempts. He also committed three turnovers, but the Raptors were plus-20 with Barnes on the court, which was a team-high mark. With Fred VanVleet in Houston, Barnes is slated to handle more usage this season, and while that should help him increase his statistical output, fantasy managers in category leagues should be wary of a decrease in efficiency.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thaddeus Young - Plays 15 minutes Young accounted for two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes of Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact Precious Achiuwa (groin strain) sat this one out, while Chris Boucher and Jalen McDaniels each had decent roles off the bench behind Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl. Young still has plenty left in the tank, but he's not guaranteed a rotation spot on Opening Night.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pascal Siakam - Plays 20 minutes in opener Siakam recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Kings.
Impact Siakam struggled from deep and committed two turnovers, but he was otherwise solid during Toronto's preseason opener. With Fred VanVleet gone, Siakam is expected to take over as the Raptors' go-to player on both ends of the court. If that's the case, the veteran forward should see statistical increases across the board, but his efficiency may take a hit, which is important to monitor when playing in category leagues.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Boucher - Scores 11 points Boucher produced 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 21 minutes of Sunday's 112-99 preseason win against the Kings.
Impact Precious Achiuwa (groin strain) sat this game out, so Boucher was the primary big man off the bench. Boucher is coming off a down season in 2022-23, but with a new head coach, he'll have a clean slate to prove his worth.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raptors Praise West Coast Fans & Share Their Love for Vancouver The Toronto Raptors say they had a wonderful time in Vancouver and appreciated the love they received on the West Coast
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Darko Rajaković Details Roles Within New Raptors Coaching Staff The Toronto Raptors will have an almost completely new coaching staff this season under Darko Rajaković
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
New Offense Shines for Raptors in Preseason Victory Over Kings The Toronto Raptors debuted their new-look offense in Sunday’s preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Gradey Dick is ready for his chance — and chants — as a rookie "Whoever taught him how to play basketball, they taught him very well,” one veteran said of Toronto's top draft pick.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Raptors: What's new, season prediction & 2024 free agents All the key things to know about the Toronto Raptors before the 2023-24 NBA season, including 1 player that must take a leap.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NBA.COM
