Brandon Ingram
May 2026
Brandon Ingram has been ruled out of Game 6 due to a heel injury, leaving the Toronto Raptors short-handed as they attempt to avoid elimination against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their playoff series. Ingram exited Game 5 early and has struggled throughout the series, with medical staff opting for caution. His absence adds pressure on the Raptors, who must overcome a 3-2 deficit to stay alive in the postseason.
Markelle Fultz
March 2026
The Toronto Raptors have signed Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, giving the former number one pick another NBA chance after time with Raptors 905. He returns to the league after last playing for Sacramento in the 2024-25 season. Toronto moved after Fultz produced solid numbers in six G League starts, averaging 9.8 points and 5.3 assists. His arrival adds short-term backcourt depth and gives the Raptors a low-risk look at a guard still trying to rebuild momentum in his career.
Chris Paul
February 2026
He confirmed he is stepping away after 21 seasons. He was traded to Toronto at the deadline in a deal that did not require reporting, and multiple reports say the Raptors will waive him. The retirement frames a shift toward family and life after playing, with league leadership highlighting his on-court résumé and union leadership. The trade-waive path effectively closed any late-season title chase with another team.
Chris Paul
January 2026
Multiple reports say Paul is being traded to Toronto in a three-team deal, with indications he may not need to report and could be rerouted again before the deadline. Raptors receive Paul, Nets get Agbaji plus a future second-rounder, Clippers get Marinković’s rights. The report frames it as late-career logistics for a 40-year-old who has signaled retirement after this season.
Darko Rajaković
January 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Rajakovic as Team World head coach for the 2026 All-Star Game. Bickerstaff and Johnson will coach the two U.S. player teams in the three-team format. Rajakovic earned the nod while guiding Toronto to a strong record (30-21 cited). The event will be held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and aired on NBC and Peacock.
Deandre Ayton
January 2026
Ayton posted 25 points on 10-for-10 shooting with 13 rebounds to power a 110-93 Lakers win, joining a small group of Lakers to hit 10 shots without a miss with 10-plus rebounds. With Toronto undersized, the Lakers repeatedly fed Ayton on lobs and close finishes, keeping all attempts inside eight feet; Redick emphasised rewarding bigs who screen and roll, while Doncic said Ayton’s focus on both ends raises the team’s ceiling heading into a long road trip.
Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, NBA TMBO
January 2026
Cavaliers won Team of the Year and Inclusion Leadership; Raptors won Team Innovation; Olivia Hay won Guest Experience Innovation; Billy Phillips won Values of the Game. Cavs cited for major business growth, sellout streak, partnerships and new premium club; inclusion initiatives tied to youth leadership and social impact programs; Raptors recognized for a fan-facing Shooting Lab using biomechanics and vision tech; Hay recognized for staff culture and service standards; Phillips honored for decades of sponsorship and community work.
Kyle Lowry
January 2026
Lowry received a standing ovation in a brief late appearance that could be his last game in Toronto, where he won the 2019 title. Fans chanted for him in the fourth quarter; Nurse inserted him for the final two minutes, and Lowry reiterated his intention to retire as a Raptor on a one-day contract.
