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Jonathan Mogbo has been selected 31st overall by the Raptors in the NBA draft. It was the first pick of the second round and Toronto will pick again with the 45th pick overall, thanks to a trade earlier Thursday. CBC | Sports News
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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes to sign maximum extension worth up to 270M US: reports
The Toronto Raptors are prepared to make star Scottie Barnes the highest paid player in franchise history with a maximum five-year, $ 270-million US extension, according to reports. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Drake, Raptors and Maple Leafs all take L’s in succession
As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, from here, another rebuild — a roster for the Raptors, maybe that and the front office for the Maple Leafs. And for Drake, a reputation. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors’ Jontay Porter banned for life from NBA for betting on games
Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors’ Porter could be banned for life if gambling accusations prove true, says commissioner
Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors’ Quickley, Barrett probable to return to lineup Tuesday following loss of loved ones
Immanuel Quickley had been with the Toronto Raptors for less than three months when his beloved uncle Shawn Hamilton died. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors player under investigation wouldn’t risk love for hoops by associating with gambling, brother says
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother, Jontay Porter, would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors players left in dark amid gambling probe into teammate Jontay Porter
The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for allegedly fixing games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors offer no comment on report that player is under investigation for gambling
The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors star RJ Barrett, family mourning death of younger brother
Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett. The Raptors and Canada Basketball shared a statement from the Barrett family on Thursday that says Nathan Barrett died Tuesday, surrounded by his family, church and friends. CBC | Sports News
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