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01 July 2025

• Raptors C Jakob Poeltl reportedly agrees to $104M extension to remain in Toronto
  Poeltl's new deal extends his contract with the Raptors until 2030.
• Toronto Raptors Fill Backup Center Spot With Sandro Mamukelashvili
  The Toronto Raptors are adding frontcourt depth ahead of training camp. The team has signed 6-foot-11 big man Sandro Mamukelashvili to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Mamukelashvili, 26, spent last season with the San Antonio Spurs, appearing in 61 games and averaging 6.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 11.2 minutes per game. Until now, the Raptors were expected to enter training camp with a competition between Colin Castleton, Clifford Omoruyi, and Ulrich Chomche for the second center spot.
• Former Toronto Raptors Guard Gary Trent Jr. Inks Deal With Milwaukee Bucks
  Gary Trent Jr. is betting on himself again, agreeing to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks that includes a player option, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The former Toronto Raptors guard had a rocky start to his first season in Milwaukee. With Damian Lillard sidelined, Trent emerged as one of Milwaukee's few reliable scoring options in the postseason. It was the version of Trent who at his best can be one of the league' most lights-out three-point shooters.
• NBA Sets Salary Cap, Finalizing Scottie Barnes' Contract With Toronto Raptors
  The NBA has officially set the 2025–26 salary cap at $154.647 million, locking in Scottie Barnes' rookie-max extension at five years and $224.2 million. The Toronto Raptors forward will earn $38,661,700 next season, exactly 25% of the cap. Barnes will receive a raise of $3,092,936 each year, bringing his salary to just over $51 million in the final season. Barnes could have qualified for the 30% supermax had he made All-NBA last season, but he did not.
• Toronto Raptors reportedly made ‘laughable’ Boston Celtics trade offer
  NBA free agency is finally upon us after witnessing the 2025 NBA Draft take place last week. The Toronto Raptors
• Ben Simmons Back to the Atlantic?
  For the second time in under a year, Simmons will get an opportunity to hit the open market this week. After wrapping up a short-lived tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, it seems Simmons is moving on. Michael Grange of SportsNet noted the Raptors will need to find a point guard to play on the NBA's veteran minimum.
• Former Badgers player signs with Toronto Raptors
  (LEARFIELD) TORONTO – Former Badger point guard Chucky Hepburn has a professional deal. Hepburn went undrafted but has followed that disappointment with signing a two-way deal with the Toronto Raptors. NBA scouts say he is one of the best undrafted free agents who was available. Hepburn's senior season at Louisville was his best collegiate effort with 16 points, six assists, and three and a half rebounds per game.
• "Tracy and I never had to worry about anything" - Vince Carter says Charles Oakley was always ready to scrap
  Vince Carter credits Charles Oakley for mentoring and protecting him in the NBA, just like he once did for Michael Jordan.
• Toronto Raptors Roster Breakdown Following Garrett Temple Signing
  With Garrett Temple under contract, the Toronto Raptors' roster is nearly set. Barring any surprises, the Raptors appear headed for another quiet free agency. The Raptors are deep at guard with a blend of scoring, defense, and developmental upside. Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett lead the group and will handle the bulk of the creation duties.
• Heat’s Latest Signing May Change Everything for First-Time All-Star Guard
  The Miami Heat's Davion Mitchell could make life easier for All-Star scorer Tyler Herro.