Impact Mitchell briefly exited the game with a suspected injury but he was able to return to action. The fourth-year pro may see increased usage for the remainder of the game with RJ Barrett (shoulder) done for the night.
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Davion Mitchell - Returns to game Sunday Mitchell returned to Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards.
Davion Mitchell - Heads to locker room Sunday Mitchell went back to the locker room during Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Mitchell was hobbled for a few possessions before exiting the game with a suspected hamstring injury. Jamal Shead will likely see extra run while Mitchell is sidelined.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
RJ Barrett - Won't return vs. Wizards Barrett has been ruled out for the second half of Sunday's preseason game against Washington due to a right shoulder contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Barrett injured his right shoulder on an illegal screen from Jonas Valanciunas in the second quarter. Barrett will end his night with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes. Ochai Agbaji started for the Raptors in the second half of Sunday's game.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
RJ Barrett - Exits game with arm injury Barrett left during the second quarter of Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards due to an arm injury, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barrett went back to the locker room after injuring his arm while being held up on an illegal screen. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, but given its the preseason, Barrett could be held out for the rest of the game. If that's the case, he'll finish with 17 points, three rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Mogbo - Gets spot start Mogbo will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Mogbo will enter the starting lineup with Scottie Barnes (personal) out of the lineup. The rookie has flashed defensive upside during training camp and will get an opportunity to showcase his full skillset early in preseason action.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Davion Mitchell - Starting Sunday Mitchell will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Mitchell will get an increased workload to begin the preseason with Scottie Barnes (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (thumb) sidelined. The fourth-year pro will need to make the most of his opportunities to find a significant role with his new team.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Gradey Dick - Back in action Dick (ankle) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Dick suffered an ankle sprain during Summer League action but he will be able to suit up for the team's preseason opener. Dick should have an increased role to kick off preseason action with Scottie Barnes (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (thumb) out of the lineup.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Raptors vs. Wizards exhibition opener will feature plenty of familiar faces A lot of connections on both sides as pre-season kicks off.
OCTOBER 5 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Scottie Barnes - Won't suit up Sunday Barnes participated in Friday's practice but won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against Washington, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Barnes had been away from the team due to personal reasons but is now with the Raptors for their training camp. However, he will need some time to work his way into game shape and won't suit up for Sunday's preseason opener.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Immanuel Quickley - Won't play Sunday Quickley (thumb) won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Wizards, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Quickley is dealing with a thumb sprain that will keep him out of Sunday's preseason contest. However, there is no indication that the 25-year-old guard will miss any regular-season action.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - Rejoins team for training camp Barnes (personal) rejoined the Raptors for training camp in Montreal on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Barnes had been away from the Raptors due to personal reasons but has rejoined the team, as expected. The 23-year-old forward's first chance to suit up this season will be Sunday's preseason opener against Washington.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Immanuel Quickley - Held out of scrimmage Friday Quickley (thumb) did not participate in Friday's open scrimmage, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Quickley is playing through a sprain on his left thumb and is expected to suit up for Opening Night. However, the injury may limit what the 25-year-old can do prior to the regular season, and he could miss time during the preseason if the Raptors choose to err on the side of caution.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Mogbo - Defensive piece for 2024-25 Coach Darko Rajakovic said Thursday that Mogbo has impressed in training camp as a weak-side help defender, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mogbo was selected with the No. 31 overall pick by the Raptors in the 2024 NBA Draft. While the rookie forward isn't slated to receive significant playing time, his defensive prowess could allow him the ability to see the floor earlier than expected.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Top 5 burning questions for the Toronto Raptors ahead of the 2024-25 season Here's what we are wondering as the team's rebuild kicks into high gear following a rough 2023-24.
OCTOBER 3 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Chris Boucher - Improved mindset for 2024-25 Boucher (knee) has done a lot of work this offseason to ensure his mind is in the right place to start the 2024-25 campaign, Michael Grange of sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Boucher was reportedly upset with his role last season, averaging just 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14.1 minutes across 50 appearances, all of which were coming off the bench. While Boucher isn't necessarily slated for an increased role in 2024-25, it seems as though the 31-year-old big man is more willing to accept a depth role.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ochai Agbaji - Working on jumper Agbaji (lower leg) was seen with coach Darko Rajakovic working on his hand placement for his jump shot, Esfandiar Baraheni of Forbes.com reports.
Impact Abaji struggled mightily with his outside shot in 2023-24, converting just 29.4 percent of his 2.7 three-point attempts per contest. If the 24-year-old forward can become a more reliable shooter, he should receive increased playing time in Toronto's forward rotation.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Man pleads guilty in betting scheme that ensnared ex-NBA player Jontay Porter
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Immanuel Quickley - Playing through thumb sprain Quickley is tending to a sprained left thumb but will not miss any practice time, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Quickley wore a small brace on his left hand Wednesday as a precaution after suffering a thumb sprain in workouts prior to training camp. The 25-year-old appears mostly unfazed, but the injury is still notable in case of similar incidents in the future.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Jakob Poeltl - Present for practice Poeltl (finger) worked through pick-and-roll concepts with Immanuel Quickley at Wednesday's practice, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Poeltl's presence at Wednesday's practice marks his first activity since undergoing surgery on his left pinkie finger in March, which ended his 2023-24 season. Poeltl enters training camp following a smooth offseason of recovery.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
CLEAN SLATE FOR RAPTORS: Team president, players and coach talk about new season Toronto Raptors look ahead to the new season with talk of winning and rebuilding during media day.
OCTOBER 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM
SIMMONS: Emotional Masai Ujiri mourns Dikembe Mutombo on Raptors media day Dikembe Mutombo played a huge role in Masai Ujiri's life. And on Raptors Media Day, news of Mutombo's passing had Ujiri alll emotional
OCTOBER 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Scottie Barnes - Excused from start of camp Barnes (personal) will not be available for the start of training camp this week, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Barnes has been granted an excused personal absence by the Raptors, so there's no cause for concern here. The point forward is expected to join the team later this week, so it's likely that he'll be available for Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards if his conditioning is up to par.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
'Pretty surreal' to be part of Raptors' 30th anniversary, local boy Olynyk says Raptors centre Kelly Olynyk still recalls his early days growing up in Toronto and becoming a fan of of professional basketball.
SEPTEMBER 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Masai Ujiri confirms Toronto Raptors are 'rebuilding' as Season 30 kicks off 'We have a clear path going forward. Young team. Growing team. I think everybody sees that loud and clear.'
SEPTEMBER 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM
SIMMONS: Emotional Masai Ujiri mourns Dikembe Mutombo on Raptors media day Dikembe Mutombo played a huge role in Masai Ujiri's life. And on Raptors Media Day, news of Mutombo's passing had Ujiri alll emotional
SEPTEMBER 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM
