Overview
- Speaking Monday at exit interviews, RJ Barrett said he wants to stay in Toronto for his entire career and will enter 2026–27 in the final year of his deal unless extended.
- Toronto’s core is mostly signed beyond next season, leaving near-term calls focused on Sandro Mamukelashvili’s $2.8 million player option and several low-cost team options such as guard Jamal Shead.
- Head coach Darko Rajakovic outlined summer work for Scottie Barnes, saying Barnes is around 58% of his potential and will center on skill development and conditioning.
- Injuries shaped the seven-game series loss to Cleveland, with Immanuel Quickley out due to a hamstring strain and Brandon Ingram missing the final two games because of a heel issue.
- The Raptors improved by 16 wins to 46–36 and claimed the No. 5 seed, setting up a choice between rolling forward with continuity or pursuing a major trade after the first-round exit.