TORONTO RAPTORS NEWS

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

A gambler has pleaded guilty in a sports betting scandal that got NBA player Jontay Porter kicked out of the league this year.

OCTOBER 2

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

Masai Ujiri's Emotional Words On the Passing of His Friend Dikembe Mutombo The Toronto Raptors executive fought through tears to pay tribute to his dear friend.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

Reactions to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What to know as Raptors training camp begins for season No. 30 Whatever happens on the court -- and outside expectations aren't much higher than this team has a roughly 50/50 chance to crack 30 wins for...

SEPTEMBER 29 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Vinsanity takes centre stage at refurbished court that bears his name It was a Vince Carter love-fest at Dixon Park in Toronto's west end where the former face of the Raptors franchise broke town in tears.

SEPTEMBER 28 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter to miss training camp with sprained shoulder | NBA.com Toronto will update the status of Ja'Kobe Walter, the 19th pick in this year's Draft, after next week's camp in Montreal.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NBA.COM

Raptors will retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey in November | NBA.com The Toronto Raptors will retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey in November.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NBA.COM

Vince Carter jerseys spotted around Toronto ahead of retirement confirmation Carter is in town to celebrate the rededication of a basketball court in north Etobicoke that his foundation built back in his heyday

SEPTEMBER 27 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter restricted to start training camp Toronto Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter will not participate in on-court activities at next week’s training camp in Montreal due to a shoulder...

SEPTEMBER 27 • KANSASCITY.COM