Mark Birdsell

Basketball obsessed. Lawyer. Salary cap expert. Contributor for @raptorsrapture

[Basketball Forever @bballforever_]

The hero New York needed.

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

OG Anunoby Finals MVP???

[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

Happy Birthday, CMB 🎉

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

So Giannis gets traded in the next 2 weeks before the draft, then who’s next? Trey Murphy? Then who??

[Jeremy Woo @JeremyWoo]

First wave of 2026 draft green room invites went out today, per sources:

AJ Dybantsa
Darryn Peterson
Cam Boozer
Caleb Wilson
Keaton Wagler
Mikel Brown Jr.
Darius Acuff Jr.
Aday Mara
Karim Lopez
Kingston Flemings
Nate Ament
Brayden Burries
Christian Anderson Jr.
Labaron Philon

[Michael Grange @michaelgrange]

I said at the end of the regular season that the Raptors would be extending GM Bobby Webster early in the off-season. The day has come. Raptors announce multi-year deal and addition of executive VP title. Dan Tolzman and Keith Boyarsky and Tyla Flexman also get extensions.

[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

Extended ✍️

The Toronto Raptors and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment announced that they have agreed to a multi-year extension for General Manager and Executive Vice President Bobby Webster.

[Libaan Osman @libaanstar1]

Canada UPSETS USA and makes history winning their first gold medal at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup.

USA had won the last seven tournaments until now.

What a moment 🇨🇦

[hello and welcome @hellowelcomepod]

We love this version of OG Anunoby 🥹 #knicks #raptors #nbafinals @PlayToonieBet

[Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050]

To sum up

NBAers in for Canada this summer: SGA, NAW, Barrett, Brooks, Dort, Nembhard bros, Mathurin, Olynyk, George, Miller

Out this summer but in for this cycle: Edey, Powell

Didn’t commit: Murray, Sharpe, Wiggins

Committed but not selected: Lawson, Banton, Houstan, Prosper

[Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050]

Here's Canada Basketball's full player pool for this summer's World Cup qualifiers. They'll face Puerto Rico on July 3 and Jamaica on July 6, both in Hamilton, as well as another game (opponent TBD) in Quebec City on Aug. 31.

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

With the Thunder facing a massive luxury tax bill next season, I imagine Lu Dort will not be on the roster after this summer

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

Time to bring Shai back to Canada

[NBA Draft Dude 🤙 @CoreyTulaba]

Labaron Philon is one of the most dynamic guards in the 2026 NBA Draft. Insane ability to self generate offense w/enough playmaking juice to leverage it and make guys better. Slight of frame so needs to get stronger, but ultra skilled creator.

2-min scouting report on Philon ⬇️

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The NBA's Board of Governors vote passed 29-1 -- with the Memphis Grizzlies as the lone vote against the new anti-tanking lottery reform, sources tell ESPN.

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

If the Raptors somehow end up with Mikel Brown Jr, I’ll be amazed. Make it happen Bobby!

[Deluded Raptors Fan @OwnedByToronto]

The Toronto Raptors will work out Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.

Brown is an expected top 8 pick — Raptors currently own the 19th pick 👀

[No Ceilings @NoCeilingsNBA]

Stop Ignoring Labaron Philon…

Understanding one of the most intelligent, most improved, and dynamic players in this year’s draft class.

@QuinnFishburne breaks it down ⬇️

[Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello]

NBA draft deadline day! College players have until 11:59 p.m. ET to withdraw and maintain their eligibility.

Notable stay-or-go decisions to watch:

Koa Peat
Meleek Thomas
Amari Allen
Tounde Yessoufou
Tyler Tanner
Milan Momcilovic
Jeremy Fears
Andrej Stojakovic
Billy Richmond

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

I would be so happy if Labaron Philon fell to the Raptors at 19

[Nathan Grubel @DraftDeeper]

2026 NBA MOCK DRAFT LATEST PROJECTIONS

This would include players that I'm currently projecting in the 1st round ahead of the withdrawal deadline. Confident about the prospects I have placed in the lottery, now it's just the order. #NBA #NBADraft

[Mark Birdsell @birdsell_mark]

Christian Anderson is definitely one of the guys that should be considered when the Raptors are on the clock

[Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello]

NEWS: Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson, a third-team All-American last season, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, his agent Aaron Mintz of CAA Basketball told ESPN. Recent feedback from the Combine & pre-draft workouts reaffirmed Anderson’s status as a projected top 15-20 pick.