Raptors news

Here are some recent news updates about the Toronto Raptors:

Recent News

  1. NBA Championship Defense: The Raptors are looking to defend their NBA championship title, which they won in 2019. They have made some key roster moves to bolster their chances, including the signing of free agent point guard Kyle Lowry.
  2. Roster Changes: The Raptors have made some significant changes to their roster this offseason, including the departure of fan favorite Kawhi Leonard, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. They have also added players like Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Matt Thomas.
  3. Training Camp: The Raptors are set to hold their training camp in September, where they will look to gel as a team and prepare for the upcoming season.
  4. Preseason Schedule: The Raptors have announced their preseason schedule, which includes games against teams like the Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics.
  5. Injury Updates: The Raptors are dealing with some injury concerns, including a knee injury to forward Pascal Siakam. They are also monitoring the progress of guard Fred VanVleet, who is recovering from a shoulder injury.

Recent Transactions

  1. Kyle Lowry Signs Extension: The Raptors have signed point guard Kyle Lowry to a three-year contract extension, worth $93 million.
  2. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Signs: The Raptors have signed forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to a two-year contract, worth $12 million.
  3. Matt Thomas Signs: The Raptors have signed guard Matt Thomas to a two-year contract, worth $3 million.

Recent Quotes

  1. Masai Ujiri on Kawhi Leonard: "We're grateful for the time Kawhi spent with us, but we're excited to move forward with our new roster."
  2. Nick Nurse on Training Camp: "We're looking forward to getting our guys together and working on our chemistry. We have a lot of new faces, so it'll be an interesting camp."
  3. Kyle Lowry on the Upcoming Season: "We're looking to build on our championship season and make another deep run in the playoffs."