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The Raptors have waived Chris Paul. Paul is eligible for the playoffs if he signs elsewhere now. For tax proximity reasons, Raptors may delay converting a 2-way or signing someone. Could 10-day for flexibility, as well.

Jakob Poeltl returns, but it's another bad loss to a good team for the Raptors. www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Sandro Mamukelashvili is being evaluated after taking a hit to the ribs/chest

BBall Paul masterclass

35-7-2 with 7 stocks for Mogbo with Raptors 905 tonight. Missed the game but safely the best stat line he’s had in 33 games there over two years.

We are off to a great start

Doing some spring transaction log perusing, and the Blue Jays have signed un-retiring Canadian reliever Phillippe Aumont to a minor league deal. Need Axford next, he's tocuhing 90 these days.

Personally wouldn’t market a sport around everything but the sport itself but what do I know

Collin Murray-Boyles did not practice today. Jakob Poeltl did. Both are questionable Wednesday.

Brandon Ingram is now an NBA All-Star, replacing Steph Curry

Jonathan Mogbo has been assigned to Raptors 905. They’ve got a 2-game road trip Tue/Th.

This should have been the Jaguars getting pantsed in the Super Bowl

Now he’s gonna go beat Dominik Mysterio’s ass at WrestleMania

“Scottie is defensive player of the year. He’s an All-Star. He’s gonna be a Finals MVP. He’s going to be an MVP one day. Write down the date I said that” - Darko

Johnny Furphy is down with a knee injury. Carlisle, Haliburton, et al look very concerned. Wheelchair coming out.

Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is done for the game.

Trayce Jackson-Davis said on his first play in his first Raptors practice, RJ Barrett threw him a lob. RJ told him anyone who dunked on Wemby, they're gonna throw the lob. TJD available tomorrow.

Jakob Poeltl went through a full practice today. They’re just waiting for him to get his conditioning back now. He’s questionable Sunday.

Scottie Barnes will team with Chet Holmgren and Rip Hamilton in the "Shooting Stars" event at All-Star Saturday. The Harper family -- Dylan, Ron Jr., and Ron Sr. -- also a team, plus a Cameron team, and a Knicks team.

Jonathan Mogbo will be with Raptors 905 today

Congratulations on an unbelievable career to one of the best to ever do it.

Don't think he's a fit with Raptors but I would love to once again get to make "that must be Nigel, with the three!" jokes

Collin Murray-Boyles is still having some issues with his thumb. Visible during the game, and Darko mentioned it's effect on his aggression around the rim in prior games, or on dunks tonight. ~5 weeks more with the thumb protector

Re Chris Paul, Raptors will eventually waive/buyout, but not a rush. Having a full 15-man roster allows the Raptors greater use of their 2-way players, and since deadline to add a new 2-way isn’t until March 4, you can keep Paul, get extra time for those guys, THEN convert one.

Raptors start Quickley, Walter, Ingram, Barnes; and Murray-Boyles TJD trade not official yet Bulls start Ivey, Simons, Okoro, Buzelis, and Smith

Donovan says of the Bulls new guys, Simons and Ivey can play. Yabusele he thinks can play as well.

Jakob Poeltl is ramping up "really well," "reacting really well." They are hoping to possibly see him before the All-Star break.

Josh Giddey, Noa Essengue, and Zach Collins are out for the Bulls tonight vs Raptors. Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Jones, Julian Phillips, and Jaden Ivey are questionable. Mac McClung is expected to be signed to a 2-way and be available. Who knows what else today brings.

Raptors get a depth big, and stay below the tax. Undersized center who can pass, is an OK rebounder, and has a solid block rate for his size. Role diminished in GS. Team option on TJD for $2.4M next year.

3 pretty bad second-half collapses in the last 4 games. Tough week for the Raptors.

Pregame WWE notes: Trick Williams says he’s a Raptors fan, a big T-Mac fan, but this is his first Raptors game. Wants them to shut down Ant tonight. Lash Legend reminds everyone she still holds the NCAA Tournament rebounding record, and has always been the boujee bully.

And that'll get the Raptors out of the tax with enough breathing room to fill out the roster post-deadline

This is the 24th consecutive NBA trade deadline with a Plumlee or Zeller dealt

This is gonna be me if The Raptor hits me in the head with a ball on the sideline again

For a third consecutive year, the Rajakovic family is donating to children's hospitals. This time $33 per assist. They have donated $117K US over the last two seasons and are already at $49K for his season. Raptors also did their Sick Kids visit today. Great stuff all around.

Alijah Martin will be doing double-duty at All-Star Weekend. He and AJ Lawson have been named to the G League Next Up Game!

Jakob Poeltl remains out for Wednesday. The 2-ways are with Raptors 905, who have an 11am home game Thursday. Trick Williams and Lash Legend are probable for WWE Night.

Jakob Poeltl has progressed to some contact drills, but overall status remains unchanged/without timeline. Fun practice with guys celebrating the Darko nod, and a lot of viz/shirts of the SLAM BI/Barnes cover.

Darko Rajakovic will coach the World team at the NBA All-Star Game. Very cool!

Raptors trade deadline primer! All the rules, assets, etc to know ahead of Thursday: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Jamal Murray All-Star and Will Riley 18-6-6 I'm gonna be more annoying than usual today

Scottie Barnes to the locker room here with the left foot issue

Scottie Barnes is an All-Star! Cool to see Norm and Siakam get a nod, too. Ingram will have to go the replacement route, where he should be one of the next men up.

Programming note: I'll be filling in as sideline reporter for our next few Raptors broadcasts on Sportsnet. Raptors Show still rolling as usual (11-12), plus an extra 2-4pm trade deadline special on Thursday.

Jakob Poeltl and Chucky Hepburn remain out for the Raptors on Sunday. Injury report clean otherwise.

While Sami Zayn wearing a PUP shirt at the Royal Rumble is cool, not sure I’d channel a buncha losers before my title fight

Raptors drop one to the Magic. Takeaways: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Sometimes CMB treats the rim on offense as if CMB is defending it

Jakob Poeltl and Chucky Hepburn remain out for the Raptors on Friday. Everybody else available.