Going for new blood over old favorites can be a bold strategy, but here, it has paid off
Things might not be feeling particularly hot for Toronto right now, but even during this rough stretch, the story around the Raptors' most notable move of the summer remains worth reflecting on. That move was signing free agent Sandro Mamukelashvili to a very budget-friendly deal and letting longtime fan favorite Chris Boucher leave for the Boston Celtics. With about two months of the 2025-26 season behind them both, this decision continues to look ever so justified for the Toronto Raptors.