Kevin Porter Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025
An MRI confirmed a left ankle sprain from the opener, sidelining Kevin Porter Jr. for Toronto and Cleveland. Milwaukee redistributes minutes to preserve secondary creation and perimeter spacing, emphasizing two-guard lineups and staggered usage around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Short-term aim: manage pace, protect the glass, and keep defensive matchups clean while Porter’s rehab progresses without setbacks.
Jeremy Lin
August 2025
Jeremy Lin has announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 15-year career that spanned the NBA, China, and Taiwan. The former Knicks guard, famed for sparking “Linsanity” in 2012, called it the hardest decision of his life.
Undrafted out of Harvard, Lin rose to global fame with the New York Knicks before stints with the Rockets, Lakers, Hornets, Nets, Hawks, and Raptors, winning an NBA title in 2019. He later played in China and Taiwan, becoming a cultural icon for Asian-American representation.
Bobby Webster (Toronto Raptors)
August 2025
The Toronto Raptors will not appoint a new president, instead extending Bobby Webster’s role as general manager. MLSE chief Keith Pelley said the review process confirmed Webster as the right leader, citing his championship experience and respected reputation across the league. Webster, one of the architects of Toronto’s 2019 title, will lead roster construction and basketball operations, supported by MLSE. Entering his ninth year as GM, Webster outlined his vision of competitive leadership and reiterated his goal to bring another championship to Toronto.
Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors)
July 2025
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been cleared for contact and is expected to participate in upcoming team scrimmages as he recovers from the ankle injury that sidelined him since December 2024.
Ingram, acquired from the Pelicans in February, has been pain-free and showing strong progress, according to coach Rajakovic. The 27-year-old has yet to debut for Toronto after signing a $120M extension post-trade.
Jakob Poeltl (Toronto Raptors)
July 2025
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has signed a four-year, $104 million extension, opting into his 2026-27 deal and adding three years. The 29-year-old posted career-highs last season in scoring, rebounding, and minutes played.
The Raptors chose an opt-in-and-extend structure, giving them future cap flexibility. Poeltl’s elite efficiency—63% FG and top-10 in screen assists—solidified his value, making him one of the NBA’s most reliable big men for the long term.
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
21 March 2025
Curry left in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors due to a pelvic contusion after a hard fall.
While driving into the paint, Curry collided mid-air with two defenders and landed hard on his back. He walked off under his own power but did not return. An MRI was scheduled postgame.