April 2019 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Raptors Sign Jodie Meeks To 10-Day Contract

Feb 19, 2019 8:33 PM

The Toronto Raptors signed Jodie Meeks to a 10-day contract.

The 31-year-old guard last played for the Wizards during the 2017-18 season.

Meeks has averaged 37.2% from the 3-point line throughout his career. 

E.Jay Zarett/Sporting News

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Raptors Sought Trade For Nikola Mirotic Before Pivoting To Marc Gasol

Feb 15, 2019 5:44 PM

The Toronto Raptors were interested in trading for Nikola Mirotic from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline.

The Raptors and Pelicans worked together on a three-way trade that would have sent Delon Wright to the Orlando Magic.

The Pelicans instead traded Mirotic to the Milwaukee Bucks, which led the Raptors to pivot to their acquisition of Marc Gasol instead.

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Tags: Marc Gasol, Nikola Mirotic, Delon Wright, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Fred VanVleet Out Five Weeks With Thumb Surgery

Feb 13, 2019 7:29 PM

Fred VanVleet underwent surgery to repair a partial ligament injury to his left thumb. The procedure was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson in New York City. VanVleet will wear a splint for approximately three weeks.

His condition will then be updated as appropriate. League sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic VanVleet will be out approximately five weeks.

The injury occurred in the second quarter Feb. 9 at New York. VanVleet is averaging 10.5 points, 4.6 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 26.8 minutes in 51 games (22 starts) this season. He has scored in double figures 30 times, including a career-high 30 points Feb. 7 at Atlanta.

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Kristaps Porzingis Had Nets, Clippers, Heat, Raptors On Trade Wish List

Feb 13, 2019 9:33 AM

Kristaps Porzingis had a wish list of four teams for a potential trade with the Dallas Mavericks omitted. 

Porzingis had the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors on his list, according to two people with knowledge of the list.

The initial reporting following the trade indicated that Porzingis planned to sign the qualifying offer with the Mavericks as a restricted free agent. Comments made since then have suggested a long-term deal between the Mavericks and Porzingis now has a better probability. 

Marc Stein/New York Times

Tags: Kristaps Porzingis, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton on the Revamped Eastern Conference

Feb 12, 2019 4:53 PM

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton) talk about the state of the NBA after the trade deadline. 

They discuss the new hierarchy in the Eastern Conference, what they are watching between now and the playoffs, potential impacts on 2019 free agency and much more.

 

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Jeremy Lin Agrees To Buyout With Hawks, Will Sign With Raptors

Feb 11, 2019 1:44 PM

Jeremy Lin has agreed to a buyout with the Atlanta Hawks and will sign with the Toronto Raptors once he clears waivers.

Lin was traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the Hawks this past offseason.

Lin was on an expiring contract.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

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Raptors Sign Malcolm Miller To Guaranteed Deal

Feb 11, 2019 1:25 AM

The Toronto Raptors signed Malcolm Miller to a guaranteed contract.

Miller has been with the Raptors for the last two seasons, mostly playing with the Raptors 905 in the G League.

Miller's signing, along with Chris Boucher's addition earlier in the day, brings the Raptors' roster up to 12 players. They will need to add 2 more players by the end of the All-Star break.

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Raptors Sign Chris Boucher To NBA Contract

Feb 10, 2019 7:24 PM

The Toronto Raptors have converted Chris Boucher from a two-way contract to a multi-year deal. Terms were not disclosed.

Boucher originally signed a two-way deal with the Raptors in mid-October. He averaged 27.6 points and 11.1 rebounds with the Raptors 905 in the G League.

The Raptors now have 11 players on their roster, and will need to get up to 14 players by February 24th. 

Sportsnet

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Ben McLemore To Sign 10-Day Contract With Raptors After Clearing Waivers

Feb 9, 2019 5:38 PM

The Toronto Raptors will reportedly sign Ben McLemore to a 10-day contract after he clears waivers on Sunday.

McLemore averaged 3.9 points per game with the Kings this season.

The signing makes McLemore the highest drafted player and the only lottery pick on the Raptors roster.

NBA.com

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Raptors Sign Malcolm Miller To 10-Day Contract

Feb 8, 2019 11:06 AM

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Malcolm Miller to a 10-day contract.

Miller was playing for Raptors 905 in the G League.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

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Hornets' Deal For Marc Gasol Fell Apart With Last-Minute Haggling

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Masai Ujiri: 'No Issues' With Kyle Lowry

Ryan Wolstat/The London Free Press

Nets Acquire Greg Monroe From Raptors

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Raptors Agree To Trade With Grizzlies For Marc Gasol

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

76ers Acquire Malachi Richardson, 2022 2nd Round Pick From Raptors

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Grizzlies Reject Raptors' Offer For Mike Conley, Marc Gasol

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