Wolstat
@wolstat.bsky.social
Toronto Sun/Postmedia NBA/college and Canadian basketball reporter. With some Blue Jays on the side. 90's hip hop aficionado.
Sean Marks when the Raptors have a contract they don't want:
February 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Sean Marks when the Raptors have a contract they don't want:
Quick one on Raptors pleasing ownership, if not the fanbase, as expected:
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Raptors make minor trade that will please ownership, if not fanbase
MLSE gets a cash infusion, but the roster doesn't.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Quick one on Raptors pleasing ownership, if not the fanbase, as expected:
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Raptors have now dealt DeMarre Carroll, Thad Young/Dennis Schroder, Ochai Agbaji to Nets, giving up picks to do so.
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Raptors have now dealt DeMarre Carroll, Thad Young/Dennis Schroder, Ochai Agbaji to Nets, giving up picks to do so.
Conspiracy Woz:
James Harden wants out because Clippers about to get book thrown at them just after hosting all-star weekend for Kawhi/Aspiration scandal.
Realistic Woz: Harden wants another big payday, but Clippers want to save $$$ to go younger.
James Harden wants out because Clippers about to get book thrown at them just after hosting all-star weekend for Kawhi/Aspiration scandal.
Realistic Woz: Harden wants another big payday, but Clippers want to save $$$ to go younger.
February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Conspiracy Woz:
James Harden wants out because Clippers about to get book thrown at them just after hosting all-star weekend for Kawhi/Aspiration scandal.
Realistic Woz: Harden wants another big payday, but Clippers want to save $$$ to go younger.
James Harden wants out because Clippers about to get book thrown at them just after hosting all-star weekend for Kawhi/Aspiration scandal.
Realistic Woz: Harden wants another big payday, but Clippers want to save $$$ to go younger.
Thought up 8 Raptors trades that would make sense and are NBA trade rules compliant.
The Raptors will make a move Thursday, and it feels like it will be something like one of these:
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The Raptors will make a move Thursday, and it feels like it will be something like one of these:
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Eight trade ideas for Toronto Raptors ahead of NBA deal deadline
Expect a move, albeit a small one, not a blockbuster on Thursday.
torontosun.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Thought up 8 Raptors trades that would make sense and are NBA trade rules compliant.
The Raptors will make a move Thursday, and it feels like it will be something like one of these:
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The Raptors will make a move Thursday, and it feels like it will be something like one of these:
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The best part about this very good column is when John informs the reader, "the league has not yet committed to a process for selecting injury replacements." I mean, what have they been doing since they announced the format?
New for @theathletic.com - wrote about the insanity of West coaches picking LeBron James over Kawhi Leonard, and how Adam Silver, of all people, could end up fixing it
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Could Kawhi Leonard's All-Star fate be in Adam Silver's hands?
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The best part about this very good column is when John informs the reader, "the league has not yet committed to a process for selecting injury replacements." I mean, what have they been doing since they announced the format?
Agreed. Good news.
As it turns out, #Bluejays Joe Carter statue will stand alone between Gates 5 and 6.
I'm told that the Ted Rogers statue is being moved to Rogers corporate offices, which is the right thing to do. It never should have been at the ballpark.
I'm told that the Ted Rogers statue is being moved to Rogers corporate offices, which is the right thing to do. It never should have been at the ballpark.
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Agreed. Good news.
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It's going to be another statue of Ted Rogers holding 92 and 93 pennants.
Blue Jays will unveil a statue honouring the 1992 and 1993 World Series winners in July. It’s a good move. Was always weird only statue was of Ted Rogers.
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
It's going to be another statue of Ted Rogers holding 92 and 93 pennants.
Blue Jays will unveil a statue honouring the 1992 and 1993 World Series winners in July. It’s a good move. Was always weird only statue was of Ted Rogers.
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Blue Jays will unveil a statue honouring the 1992 and 1993 World Series winners in July. It’s a good move. Was always weird only statue was of Ted Rogers.
Brandon Ingram talks NBA all-star snub, which teammates like Garrett Temple called “a travesty,” “ridiculous” and a shame. Ingram will keep trying to show and prove.
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Raptors on Brandon Ingram all-star snub: 'Ridiculous he's not there'
Ingram took high road and indicated he can raise play even more, but teammates were appalled he was left off.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Brandon Ingram talks NBA all-star snub, which teammates like Garrett Temple called “a travesty,” “ridiculous” and a shame. Ingram will keep trying to show and prove.
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Raptors equal last season's win total with 30th victory. Get a much-needed home win over Utah Jazz.
February 2, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Raptors equal last season's win total with 30th victory. Get a much-needed home win over Utah Jazz.
Turns out Barnes is back in. Guess he didn't feel like sitting down!
Barnes standing, not wearing warmup gear but not sitting with players heading back into rthe game either 3:05 left, unclear if he'll return or not.
February 2, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Turns out Barnes is back in. Guess he didn't feel like sitting down!
Barnes standing, not wearing warmup gear but not sitting with players heading back into rthe game either 3:05 left, unclear if he'll return or not.
February 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Barnes standing, not wearing warmup gear but not sitting with players heading back into rthe game either 3:05 left, unclear if he'll return or not.
Scottie Barnes to back with Raptors medical staff.
February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Scottie Barnes to back with Raptors medical staff.
Scottie Barnes on the ground for a bit holding his leg. Limping a bit on way to Raptors bench after collision with Jusuf Nurkic. He's staying in the game though.
February 2, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Scottie Barnes on the ground for a bit holding his leg. Limping a bit on way to Raptors bench after collision with Jusuf Nurkic. He's staying in the game though.
8-22 from 3 though! #year2rebuild
Raps trail the Jazz 56-51 at the half — on merit. Raps are shooting 8-23 from 2, which is very bad.
February 2, 2026 at 12:12 AM
8-22 from 3 though! #year2rebuild
I wonder if anyone's told Utah's Ace Bailey to look up to see a retired Ace Bailey jersey here in Toronto.
February 2, 2026 at 12:09 AM
I wonder if anyone's told Utah's Ace Bailey to look up to see a retired Ace Bailey jersey here in Toronto.
Wrote this about Norm! deserving an all-star spot last year (exactly a year ago):
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Kawhi Leonard's back, but focus should be on another ex-Raptor's career season
Norman Powell would have been a deserving pick as an all-star.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Wrote this about Norm! deserving an all-star spot last year (exactly a year ago):
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Scottie Barnes is an NBA all-star for a second time.
Brandon Ingram did not make the cut.
Kitchener's Jamal Murray makes it for the first time as does ex-Raptor Norman Powell (Pascal Siakam gets his fourth selection).
Brandon Ingram did not make the cut.
Kitchener's Jamal Murray makes it for the first time as does ex-Raptor Norman Powell (Pascal Siakam gets his fourth selection).
February 1, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Scottie Barnes is an NBA all-star for a second time.
Brandon Ingram did not make the cut.
Kitchener's Jamal Murray makes it for the first time as does ex-Raptor Norman Powell (Pascal Siakam gets his fourth selection).
Brandon Ingram did not make the cut.
Kitchener's Jamal Murray makes it for the first time as does ex-Raptor Norman Powell (Pascal Siakam gets his fourth selection).
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I asked KD, who is currently 6th all-time in scoring, if he thinks he could catch Kareem and end up 2nd. (I did the math to show him what he needs)
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I asked KD, who is currently 6th all-time in scoring, if he thinks he could catch Kareem and end up 2nd. (I did the math to show him what he needs)
Being too small and unable to shoot is no way to go through life in the NBA, son.
January 31, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Being too small and unable to shoot is no way to go through life in the NBA, son.
Another terrible late-third, total fourth quarter by the Raptors.
Should have been a win.
As always, lack of size and shooting holding back a decent collection of talent.
NBA trade deadline is less than a week away.
Should have been a win.
As always, lack of size and shooting holding back a decent collection of talent.
NBA trade deadline is less than a week away.
January 31, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Another terrible late-third, total fourth quarter by the Raptors.
Should have been a win.
As always, lack of size and shooting holding back a decent collection of talent.
NBA trade deadline is less than a week away.
Should have been a win.
As always, lack of size and shooting holding back a decent collection of talent.
NBA trade deadline is less than a week away.
Raptors Wednesday vs. Knicks:
Season-low 30 FG
Tonight in 2.5 Q or so vs. Magic:
33 FG, 57.9% shooting
Season-low 30 FG
Tonight in 2.5 Q or so vs. Magic:
33 FG, 57.9% shooting
January 31, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Raptors Wednesday vs. Knicks:
Season-low 30 FG
Tonight in 2.5 Q or so vs. Magic:
33 FG, 57.9% shooting
Season-low 30 FG
Tonight in 2.5 Q or so vs. Magic:
33 FG, 57.9% shooting