"Even though the rumor mill for a while was suggesting that Toronto could be in the mix for a "big fish," as ESPN's Brian Windhorst put it, the rather quiet offseason that followed revealed that the Raptors' only major move of that kind was their 2025 trade deadline trade to acquire Brandon Ingram. The Toronto Raptors spent a few seasons trying to figure out a core built around championship remnants like Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam, along with their young cornerstone, Scottie Barnes."
"Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram are lighting it up for the Raptors Scottie Barnes: 22.2 points on 53.8% field goal shooting, 55.0% from three, 6.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and close to a block (0.8) per game. Brandon Ingram: 22.0 points on 54.4% field goal shooting, 45.5 from three, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game."
"And while some might see Ingram as the latest star to join a long line of Raptors stars to take the mantle - like Kawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozan, Pascal Siakam, Chris Bosh, and Vince Carter, before him - the more common feeling among Raptors fans is that Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram form a strong one-two punch. So far this season, after five games played, the two Raptors stars are averaging these stats:"
Toronto acquired Brandon Ingram at the 2025 trade deadline as its primary offseason splash. The team moved on from Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam in trades that brought in Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Ingram. Scottie Barnes remains the young cornerstone alongside the new additions. Barnes, Ingram, and Barrett have emerged as the primary scorers. Through five games, Barnes is averaging 22.2 points on 53.8% shooting and 55.0% from three, while Ingram is averaging 22.0 points on 54.4% shooting and 45.5% from three. Team wins remain limited so far.
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