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06 July 2025

• Raptors, Thunder star Serga Ibaka leaves contract with powerhouse, facing key decision
  One of the most dominant defensive big men of the NBA's last two decades is looking for a new team. Serge Ibaka, most known for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors, is out of his contract in Europe. Ibaka left Real Madrid, the Spanish team announced earlier in the week. The 35-year old big fella averaged 6.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game during EuroLeague play for the Spanish giants.
• Undrafted Big Man Linked to 76ers After Losing French Forward: Insider
  The Philadelphia 76ers are linked to a former undrafted big man after losing a French forward in free agency.
• Spurs Send Message to Victor Wembanyama's Former Teammate After Career Decision
  Mamu moves on, Spurs respond.
• Ex-Toronto Raptors Big Man Jonas Valančiūnas Considering Move to Greece
  Former Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valančiūnas may be headed back to Europe. Just days after reports surfaced of an agreement between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings that would send Valančiūnas to Denver in exchange for Dario Šarić, new reporting suggests the 33-year-old is weighing an offer to join Panathinaikos Athens in Greece. Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews first reported Valančiūnas' interest in returning to Europe. Marc Stein later confirmed the report and noted that a buyout could be pursued to make the move possible.
• Toronto Raptors Search for New President: Four Big Names with Mixed Track Records
  The Toronto Raptors are looking for experience. “We're looking for an experienced, prominent, strong, successful personality,” MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley said last week. Myers won four championships and was named Executive of the Year twice during his run with the Golden State Warriors.
• Report: Thunder tendered Branden Carlson with two-way qualifying offer
  Report: Oklahoma City Thunder tendered Branden Carlson with two-way qualifying offer.
• Masai Ujiri Reflects on Departure From Toronto Raptors in First Public Interview
  If Masai Ujiri is still processing the end of his Toronto Raptors tenure, he didn't show it. Appearing on Good Morning America on Thursday, the 54-year-old former team president was upbeat and composed, speaking with warmth and optimism as he looked ahead and reflected on the most successful era in franchise history. The Raptors made no public criticism of his leadership. According to Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the decision had been in the works for months.
• Raptors sign Canadian star to compete for forward roster spot
  Toronto trying to keep a native home.
• "I have never seen this in my life" - Tracy McGrady recalls being stunned watching Vince Carter do crazy things during their practices with the Raptors
  Tracy McGrady recalls Vince Carter's unreal athletic ability during their early days with the Toronto Raptors
• Chris Boucher's Time With Toronto Raptors Appears Over as Roster Fills Up
  Chris Boucher's time with the Toronto Raptors appears to be over. The 32-year-old big man is not expected to return as Toronto shifts toward a younger, more development-focused roster. With 14 players already on standard contracts and second-round pick Alijah Martin likely to sign the final deal in the coming weeks, there is no room left for Boucher heading into training camp. Boucher joined the Raptors in 2018 after a strong season with Raptors 905 and carved out a meaningful NBA career over seven years in Toronto.