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RAPTORS 905 119, KNICKS 95

RAPTORS 905 DEFEAT KNICKS IN SEASON OPENER 

Raptors 905 (1-0), NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors defeated the Westchester Knicks (0-3) 119-95 Thursday evening. 

In the first home game since Mar. 11, 2020, the 905 controlled the game from the beginning, outscoring the Knicks 31-17 in the first quarter to take the lead and never looked back. The team received a balanced scoring effort with six players scoring in double digits, led by Andrew Rowsey who posted a game-high 22 points in 30 minutes off the bench. Toronto Raptors assignee Isaac Bonga followed with 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Raptors two-way player, David Johnson scored 19 points in the contest. 

The Knicks were led by Brandon Williams’ 17 points, five rebounds and five assists while Aamir Simms and Tyler Hall put up 14 points apiece. M.J Walker added 15 points in 34 minutes shooting .500 from the field.  

The two teams meet again Friday night to complete their back-to-back, tip-off scheduled for 7:30 pm.   

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RAPTORS 905 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER

RAPTORS 905 ANNOUNCE OPENING NIGHT ROSTER

Raptors 905, NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, announced Saturday its opening night roster for the 2021-22 season.  

Head Coach Patrick Mutombo leads the 12-man roster which includes two-way players Justin Champagnie and David Johnson, along with returnees Breein Tyree and Kevon Harris. Jawun Evans also returns to the 905, after dressing for the team during the 2019-20 season.  

NBA affiliates Alex Antetokounmpo, Ashton Hagans, Josh Hall, and Reggie Perry join the 905 this year, as well as Romaro Gill and Andrew Rowsey, acquired in trades during the offseason. Obadiah Noel completes the roster, earning his spot through the open tryout process. A full roster is below.  

The 905 open the regular season, in pursuit of the Showcase Cup, beginning Nov. 11 when they host the Westchester Knicks for a 7:30 tip-off. Tickets are available here. 

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RAPTORS 905 POST TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

RAPTORS 905 FINALIZES THEIR TRAINING CAMP ROSTER 

Raptors 905, NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, announced Monday its roster for training camp. Head Coach Patrick Mutombo leads a team that features Two-Way players Justin Champagnie and David Johnson and returnees Breein Tyree and Kevon Harris. Jawun Evans also returns to the 905, after dressing for the team during the 2019-20 season. 

NBA affiliates Alex Antetokounmpo, Ashton Hagans, Josh Hall, and Reggie Perry are all new to the team this year as well as Andrew Rowsey, acquired in a trade with Lakeland in the offseason. Open tryout players include Zena Edosomwan, Akia Pruitt and Obadiah Noel while draft selections Tajh Eaddy, Blake Francis, Tristan Jarrett, and Trey McBride, selected immediately following the draft from the available player pool, round out the Raptors 905. A full roster is below. 

Raptors 905 open training camp today at Paramount Fine Foods Centre in preparation for 2021-22 season. The 905 will play a 12-game Showcase Cup schedule beginning Nov. 11th when they face the Westchester Knicks. The schedule is highlighted by back-to-back games Jan. 15th and Jan 17th with the 2021 G League Champions, Lakeland Magic at home. 

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SANDERS NAMED NBA G LEAGUE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

SANDERS NAMED NBA G LEAGUE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

The NBA G League announced today that Raptors 905 General Manager Chad Sanders has been named the 2020-21 NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year, as selected by his fellow NBA G League team basketball executives.  

“The Raptors organization couldn’t be more proud of Chad and this recognition from his colleagues in the NBA G League,” said Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster. “Since joining our program, Chad’s growth has been tremendous to watch and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in the future.”

In his third season as general manager, Sanders constructed a team that posted a league-best 12-3 record during the 2021 season, powered by one of the most prolific offenses in league history.  Notable acquisitions included NBA veteran and Mississauga native Nik Stauskas (18.1 ppg, 3.6 apg), Alize Johnson (16.6 ppg, 13.3 rpg) and Matt Mooney (11.6 ppg, 5.7 apg) via trade with Canton.  He also acquired Henry Ellenson (21.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg) last season from Long Island, who earned a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors at the end of the 2021 G League season. 

The Crestwood, KY native joined the Raptors organization as the Manager of Basketball Operations for the 2017-18 season, before being elevated to General Manager the following season. From 2011 to 2017, Sanders worked in the Dominican Republic. He served as the General Manager of the Men’s National Team beginning in 2014 after three years as the Director of Operations for the team. In addition to his work with the National Team, he was the General Manager of Leones de Santo Domingo, earning the league title in 2016. 

Sanders began his basketball journey as the Graduate assistant under John Calipari for two seasons at the University of Kentucky.  He also served as a basketball manager from 2006 to 2009 under coaches Tubby Smith and Billy Gillispie.

            Sanders, 34, graduated from Kentucky in 2009 and earned his Masters degree in 2011.   

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