The Toronto Raptors enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. For the third straight year, the franchise fell short of the postseason, but unlike seasons past, the tone surrounding this team feels different. There is genuine optimism in Toronto, largely because the Raptors have doubled down on their young core while also making under-the-radar moves to bolster their depth.

Scottie Barnes has become the clear centerpiece of this rebuild, a versatile forward capable of anchoring both ends of the floor. RJ Barrett is beginning to find his rhythm in a Raptors uniform after struggling to find consistency in New York. Immanuel Quickley looks ready to leap from reliable starting guard to a potential All-Star-level contributor. And while Jakob Poeltl isn’t flashy, his stability a

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