Editing Toronto Raptors (section)

===2013–present: The Masai Ujiri era===

====2013–2018: The DeRozan and Lowry era====
[[File:2014 Toronto Raptors fans Air Canada Centre.jpg|thumb|The Air Canada Centre during the 2014 first-round playoffs between the Raptors and the [[Brooklyn Nets]]]]
During the 2013 off-season, new general manager [[Masai Ujiri]] traded Bargnani to the New York Knicks for Marcus Camby, [[Steve Novak]], [[Quentin Richardson]], a future first-round draft pick, and two future second-round picks; Camby and Richardson were both waived shortly after the trade. The Raptors also added [[Tyler Hansbrough]], [[D. J. Augustin]], [[Dwight Buycks]], and Austin Daye via free agency. On December 9, 2013, the Raptors traded Rudy Gay, [[Quincy Acy]], and [[Aaron Gray]] to the [[Sacramento Kings]] for [[John Salmons]], [[Greivis Vásquez]], [[Patrick Patterson (basketball)|Patrick Patterson]], and [[Chuck Hayes]], and waived Augustin.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/|title=Raptors Acquire Vasquez, Salmons, Hayes & Patterson From Kings|work=www.nba.com|date=December 9, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2013|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212075336/http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

During the [[2013–14 NBA season|2013–14 season]], the Raptors were 6–12 before the Rudy Gay trade; after the trade they went on a 10–3 run, as they maintained their lead in the division and rose above the .500 mark for the first time in almost three years. The Raptors entered the All-Star break with a 28–24 record, and DeRozan was also selected to play in the All-Star game, being only the fourth ever Raptor to do so. On March 28, 2014, the Raptors clinched a [[2014 NBA playoffs|playoff berth]] for the first time since 2008 after beating the Boston Celtics, 105–103.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20140328/BOSTOR/gameinfo.html|title=Celtics at Raptors|website=www.nba.com|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=October 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014022320/http://www.nba.com/games/20140328/BOSTOR/gameinfo.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 11, 2014, the Raptors lost to the New York Knicks, 108–100, but since the division rival [[Brooklyn Nets]] lost to the [[Atlanta Hawks]] the same night, the Raptors became Atlantic Division champions for the first time since 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Raptors fall 108-100 to Knicks, secure division title with Brooklyn loss|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/raptors-fall-108-100-to-knicks-secure-division-title-with-brooklyn-loss-1.1772872|publisher=CTV.ca|date=April 11, 2014|access-date=April 11, 2014|archive-date=April 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412073428/http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/raptors-fall-108-100-to-knicks-secure-division-title-with-brooklyn-loss-1.1772872|url-status=live}}</ref> They finished the regular season with a franchise-high 48 wins (.585), going 42–22 (.656) after the Gay trade, the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors faced the Nets in the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2007, when the Nets were located in New Jersey. Toronto nearly advanced to the next round, but [[Paul Pierce]] blocked a potential game-winner by Lowry in Game 7.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400553094|title=Nets vs. Raptors - Game Recap - May 4, 2014 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=June 18, 2019|archive-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401105253/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400553094|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Jonas Valančiūnas (Toronto at Washington 04.26.15).jpg|upright|thumb|[[Jonas Valančiūnas]] with the Raptors in the first round of the [[2015 NBA playoffs|2015 playoffs]] against the [[Washington Wizards]]]]
During the [[2014–15 NBA season|2014–15 season]], the Raptors were off to their best start in franchise history: a then-[[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]]-leading 24–8 record by the end of 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/standings|title=2015–2016 Division regular season standings|website=www.nba.com|access-date=February 9, 2007|archive-date=February 8, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208161012/http://www.nba.com/standings/|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 27, 2015, the Raptors clinched the Atlantic division title with a 94–83 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. This was the second consecutive year that the Raptors clinched the Atlantic Division title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-clinch-atlantic-title-with-win-over-lakers/article23676949/|title=Raptors clinch Atlantic title with win over Lakers|author=Brady, Rachel|work=The Globe and Mail|date=March 27, 2015|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304230540/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-clinch-atlantic-title-with-win-over-lakers/article23676949/|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 11, 2015, the Raptors beat the Miami Heat, Toronto's first road win over the Heat since November 19, 2008, ending a ten-game slide on Miami's home floor. The win was Toronto's 48th of the season and 22nd on the road, both tying franchise records.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-beat-heat-tie-franchise-win-record/article23889942/|title=Raptors beat Heat, tie franchise win record|author=Reynolds, Tim|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|agency=Associated Press|date=April 11, 2015|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093954/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/raptors-beat-heat-tie-franchise-win-record/article23889942/|url-status=live}}</ref> Four days later, the Raptors broke their franchise record with their 49th win of the season. After the 2014–15 season, [[Lou Williams|Louis Williams]] won the [[NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award]], becoming the first Raptor to do so. The Raptors faced the [[Washington Wizards]] in the first round of the [[2015 NBA playoffs|2015 playoffs]] and lost four straight games as the Wizards swept the Raptors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nba/toronto-raptors-embarrassed-by-washington-wizards-in-playoff-sweep-leaving-questions-about-teams-future|title=Toronto Raptors embarrassed by Washington Wizards in playoff sweep, leaving questions about team's future|website=NationalPost.com|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=February 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210112955/https://nationalpost.com/category/news/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On June 25, 2015, the Raptors selected [[Delon Wright]] with their first-round pick in the [[2015 NBA draft]], along with [[Norman Powell]] in the second round. On June 29, the Raptors announced their new [[NBA G League]] (then known as the NBA D-League) team, the [[Mississauga]]-based [[Raptors 905]], which began play in the 2015–16 season; the team is named after the area code the team represents.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Grange|first1=Michael|title=Raptors announce D-League team: 'Raptors 905′|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-announce-d-league-team-raptors-905/|publisher=sportsnet|access-date=June 30, 2015|date=June 29, 2015|archive-date=July 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701103117/http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-announce-d-league-team-raptors-905/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Raptors added [[DeMarre Carroll]], [[Cory Joseph]], [[Bismack Biyombo]], and [[Luis Scola]] via free agency.

The Raptors opened a new practice facility, the [[OVO Athletic Centre]], originally known as the BioSteel Centre, in [[Exhibition Place]], on February 10, 2016. The Raptors hosted the [[2016 NBA All-Star Game]] on February 14, 2016, and its associated weekend for the first time in its history. With a 105–97 win at home against the Atlanta Hawks on March 30, 2016, the Raptors attained their first-ever 50-win season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Girard|first1=Daniel|title=Raptors beat Hawks 105-97 to notch first 50-win season|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160330/ATLTOR/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nba:scoreboard/|website=www.nba.com|publisher=NBA Media Ventures|access-date=March 30, 2016|date=March 30, 2016|archive-date=June 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610150142/http://www.nba.com/games/20160330/ATLTOR/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nba:scoreboard/|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day the Raptors clinched the Atlantic Division title for the third consecutive season as a result of a Boston Celtics loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-clinch-atlantic-division-title-celtics-loss-blazers/|title=Raptors clinch Atlantic Division title with Celtics' loss to Blazers - Sportsnet.ca|website=Sportsnet.ca|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=January 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103073110/http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-clinch-atlantic-division-title-celtics-loss-blazers/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 56–26 record became the best Raptors regular season ever, fourth overall in the league and second only to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. Entering the [[2016 NBA playoffs|2016 playoffs]] as the East's second seed,<ref>MacKenzie, Holly. [http://www.nba.com/raptors/holly-blog/rapspacers-preview-041316 2016 Playoffs: Raptors vs. Pacers Series Preview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502050120/http://www.nba.com/raptors/holly-blog/rapspacers-preview-041316 |date=May 2, 2016 }}. (April 14, 2016) NBA.com</ref> the Raptors were pushed to seven games by the [[Indiana Pacers]], but won their first playoff series in 15 years.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/demar-derozan-raptors-pacers-game-7-1.3561661 Raptors triumph in Game 7 over Pacers, advance to 2nd round] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505032759/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/demar-derozan-raptors-pacers-game-7-1.3561661 |date=May 5, 2016 }}, CBC Sports</ref> Another seven-game series against the Miami Heat ensued, which Toronto also won. The Raptors, who were one of the four teams that never reached the [[NBA Conference Finals]] in their histories, appeared in the third round for the first time in their twenty-first season, facing the Cleveland Cavaliers,<ref>[http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/raptors-beat-heat-advance-to-conference-finals-1.2903216 Raptors beat Heat, advance to conference finals] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516003019/http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/raptors-beat-heat-advance-to-conference-finals-1.2903216 |date=May 16, 2016 }}, CTV News</ref> in which they ultimately lost the series 4–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors-cleveland-cavaliers-1.3604690|title=Raptors' magic season ends with Game 6 loss to Cavaliers|author=Ian Harrison|publisher=CBC.ca|date=May 27, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2016|archive-date=May 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530064011/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors-cleveland-cavaliers-1.3604690|url-status=live}}</ref> The Cavaliers advanced to the [[2016 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]] and became champions.

In preparation for their title push, the Raptors conducted a series of trades, including on February 14, 2017, when Terrence Ross and a first-round pick were traded for [[Serge Ibaka]] from the Orlando Magic,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/02/14/report-serge-ibaka-toronto-raptors-trade-orlando-magic-terrence-ross#/|title=Orlando Magic trade Serge Ibaka to Toronto Raptors|publisher=NBA Media Ventures|website=www.nba.com|access-date=February 4, 2018|archive-date=December 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224095455/https://www.nba.com/article/2017/02/14/report-serge-ibaka-toronto-raptors-trade-orlando-magic-terrence-ross#/|url-status=live}}</ref> and on February 23, 2017, when [[Jared Sullinger]] and two second-round picks were traded for PJ Tucker.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/02/23/pj-tucker-trade-raptors|title=Report: Suns trade P.J. Tucker to Raptors for Jared Sullinger|work=SI.com|access-date=February 4, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421214424/https://www.si.com/nba/2017/02/23/pj-tucker-trade-raptors|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[2017 NBA playoffs]], the third-seeded Raptors defeated the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] during the first round 4–2, but lost to the defending champions Cavaliers in the second round 4–0.

[[File:DeMar DeRozan (25716541587).jpg|thumb|left|On January 1, 2018, [[DeMar DeRozan]] scored a franchise-record 52 points against the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].]]
On January 1, 2018, DeMar DeRozan scored a franchise-record 52 points to help the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 131–127 in overtime, matching the team record with their 12th consecutive home victory. DeRozan became the third player in Raptors history to score 50 or more in a single game—the others being [[Vince Carter]] and [[Terrence Ross]], who each had 51.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975292|title=DeRozan scores franchise-high 52, Raptors beat Bucks 131-127|work=ESPN.com|date=January 1, 2018|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-date=January 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106091108/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975292|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 7, 2018, Toronto became the first team in the league to clinch a playoff spot in the [[2017–18 NBA season|2017–18 season]], with a 121–119 overtime win over the [[Detroit Pistons]] in Detroit, and set a new franchise record in earliest playoff qualification, doing so in only their 64th game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=MacKenzie|first1=Holly|title=Game Preview: Raptors vs. Rockets|url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/gameday-030918|website=www.nba.com|access-date=March 10, 2018|date=March 9, 2018|quote=This is the earliest date Toronto has ever qualified for the postseason and the fewest games played (64) to qualify|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310202516/http://www.nba.com/raptors/gameday-030918|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 6, 2018, the Raptors became [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] regular season champions, securing the number one seed for the first time in franchise history with a 92–73 win over the Indiana Pacers, in the process also setting new records for single-season wins at 57 and home wins with 33, with three games remaining on the schedule.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4129761/toronto-raptors-nba-eastern-conference-win-2018/|title=Toronto Raptors beat Indiana Pacers to clinch top spot in NBA's Eastern Conference|work=Global News|access-date=March 7, 2018|date=April 6, 2018|archive-date=July 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714125842/https://globalnews.ca/news/4129761/toronto-raptors-nba-eastern-conference-win-2018/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Raptors finished the regular season with a franchise-record 59 wins, which was the second-best overall in the league behind only the [[Houston Rockets]].

The Raptors faced off the Washington Wizards in the first round of the [[2018 NBA playoffs]], a rematch of the 2015 playoffs. The Raptors defeated the Wizards 4–2. The Raptors were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round, becoming the first number one seed to get swept before the Conference Finals since [[1969 NBA playoffs|1969]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesportster.com/news/raptors-swept-by-cavaliers/|title=Raptors Make History After Being Swept By The Cavaliers|last=Hoegler|first=Alex|date=May 8, 2018|work=TheSportster|access-date=May 9, 2018|archive-date=June 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630024808/https://www.thesportster.com/news/raptors-swept-by-cavaliers/|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite winning Coach of the Year, Casey was subsequently fired as coach on May 11.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dwane Casey Relieved Of Head Coaching Duties|url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/press-releases/raptors-coach-casey-relieved|website=Toronto Raptors|access-date=May 13, 2018|date=May 11, 2018|archive-date=August 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808181552/https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-releases/raptors-coach-casey-relieved|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Nick Nurse]] was promoted to replace Casey as head coach on June 14.

====2018–2019: First championship season====
Toronto's roster underwent two major changes during the [[2018–19 Toronto Raptors season|2018–19 season]]. First, on July 18, DeRozan was traded, along with [[Jakob Pöltl]] and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick, to the [[San Antonio Spurs]] in exchange for [[Kawhi Leonard]] and [[Danny Green (basketball)|Danny Green]].<ref name="trade">{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-obtain-demar-derozan-jakob-poeltl-and-first-round-pick-raptors-exchange-kawhi-leonard-and|title=Spurs obtain Demar DeRozan, Jacob Poeltl and first round pick from raptors in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green|website=www.nba.com|publisher=NBA Media Ventures|date=July 18, 2018|access-date=July 18, 2018|archive-date=June 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606033707/https://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-obtain-demar-derozan-jakob-poeltl-and-first-round-pick-raptors-exchange-kawhi-leonard-and|url-status=live}}</ref> Leonard was a two-time All-Star and two-time [[NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award|Defensive Player of the Year]], but owing to the short length of his contract, there was uncertainty over his longer-term future with the franchise.<ref name="wsj">{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/kawhi-leonard-toronto-raptors-rest-plan-11557321327|last=Cohen|first=Ben|title=Kawhi Leonard Spent the NBA Season Hibernating. Now He's Dominating|work=The Wall Street Journal|access-date=May 28, 2019|date=May 8, 2019|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113131924/https://www.wsj.com/articles/kawhi-leonard-toronto-raptors-rest-plan-11557321327|url-status=live}}</ref> Secondly, during the trade deadline, the Raptors traded [[Jonas Valančiūnas]], [[Delon Wright]], [[C. J. Miles]], and a 2024 second-round draft pick to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] for [[Marc Gasol]]—another multiple All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year—and signed [[Jeremy Lin]] shortly thereafter.<ref>{{cite news|title=Raptors close deal for Marc Gasol|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2019/02/07/marc-gasol-toronto-raptors-report-trade|publisher=NBA Media Ventures|website=www.nba.com|date=February 7, 2019|access-date=May 13, 2019|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209230645/http://www.nba.com/article/2019/02/07/marc-gasol-toronto-raptors-report-trade|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/raptors-get-gasol-from-grizzlies-1.1253844|title=Raptors get Gasol from Grizzlies - TSN.ca|date=February 7, 2019|website=TSN|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=July 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729193513/https://www.tsn.ca/raptors-get-gasol-from-grizzlies-1.1253844|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Raptors Sign Jeremy Lin |url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/raptors-sign-jeremy-lin |access-date=February 18, 2019 |website=www.nba.com |date=February 13, 2019 |archive-date=February 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214054313/https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/raptors-sign-jeremy-lin |url-status=live }}</ref> The Raptors got off to a 6–0 start, a franchise record.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2018/10/26/raptors-stop-mavericks-for-franchise-best-start-at-6-0.html|last=Armstrong|first=Laura|title=Raptors stop Mavericks for franchise-best start at 6-0|work=Toronto Star|publisher=Torstar Corporation|access-date=November 10, 2018|date=October 26, 2018|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091332/https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2018/10/26/raptors-stop-mavericks-for-franchise-best-start-at-6-0.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Winning their 16th game on November 23, the Raptors broke their franchise record for the best start through 20 games with a 16–4 record.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/kawhi-leonard-leads-raptors-win-wizards/|title=Kawhi Leonard leads Raptors to win over Wizards|date=November 23, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2018|publisher=Rogers Digital Media|work=Sportsnet|archive-date=November 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124220037/https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/kawhi-leonard-leads-raptors-win-wizards/|url-status=live}}</ref> They reached the 20-win mark quicker than any time in their history when they won the 24th game of their season on December 1 against the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in Cleveland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4720294/leonard-raptors-eighth-straight-win/|title=Leonard leads Raptors to victory over Cavaliers in eighth straight win|work=Global News|last=Withers|first=Tom|publisher=Corus Entertainment Inc.|date=December 2, 2018|access-date=December 3, 2018|archive-date=July 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717184017/https://globalnews.ca/news/4720294/leonard-raptors-eighth-straight-win/|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 13, 2019, the Toronto Raptors broke the record for most points scored in franchise history after beating the [[Washington Wizards]] in Washington 140–138 points after double overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20190113/TORWAS|title=Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards - January 13, 2019|website=www.nba.com|access-date=January 23, 2019|archive-date=January 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123224127/http://www.nba.com/games/20190113/TORWAS|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:1 kawhi leonard 2019 nba finals.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Kawhi Leonard]] prepares to take a [[free throw]] during Game 2 of the [[2019 NBA Finals|2019 Finals]]]]
Despite resting Leonard for more than 20 games due to his injury from the previous season, the Raptors finished the regular season with the second seed in the East, and the second-best record in the league behind the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref name=wsj/> The Raptors faced the [[Orlando Magic]] in the first round of the [[2019 NBA playoffs|2019 playoffs]], defeating them in five games.<ref>{{cite news |title=2019 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Magic vs. Raptors |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2019-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-magic-vs-raptors.html |access-date=May 26, 2019 |website=basketball-reference.com |archive-date=July 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729120512/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2019-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-magic-vs-raptors.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the following round, the Raptors defeated the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in a tightly contested seven-game series. In the closing seconds of Game 7 with the game tied, Leonard hit the game-winning 15-foot buzzer-beater to lift the Raptors to a 92–90 victory—the first Game 7 [[buzzer-beater]] in NBA playoff history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26735155/kawhi-ousts-sixers-unprecedented-shot|title=Kawhi ousts Sixers with unprecedented shot|work=ESPN.com|date=May 12, 2019|access-date=May 12, 2019|archive-date=November 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104173245/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26735155/kawhi-ousts-sixers-unprecedented-shot|url-status=live}}</ref> They went on to face the Bucks in the [[NBA Conference Finals|Eastern Conference Finals]]. After losing the first two games in Milwaukee, Toronto won the next four, advancing to the [[2019 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]] for the first time in franchise history, and their opponents were the two-time defending champions [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{cite news |title=2019 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Raptors vs. Bucks |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2019-nba-eastern-conference-finals-raptors-vs-bucks.html |access-date=May 26, 2019 |website=basketball-reference.com |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701123940/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2019-nba-eastern-conference-finals-raptors-vs-bucks.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Warriors, which were making their fifth consecutive finals appearance and featured multiple All-Stars, including [[Splash Brothers]] [[Stephen Curry]] (son of former Raptor [[Dell Curry]]) and [[Klay Thompson]], were favourites to win.<ref>{{cite news |title=Golden State Warriors Favored To Win NBA Finals In 5 Or 6 Games; Steph Curry MVP Favorite |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2019/05/29/golden-state-warriors-favored-to-win-nba-finals-in-5-or-6-games-steph-curry-taking-mvp/#adbdf5f51a03 |access-date=June 8, 2019 |website=forbes.com |archive-date=June 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608131816/https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2019/05/29/golden-state-warriors-favored-to-win-nba-finals-in-5-or-6-games-steph-curry-taking-mvp/#adbdf5f51a03 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the Raptors earned their first championship by defeating the Warriors 4–2, with Leonard being named Finals MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/13/sports/warriors-raptors.html|title=How the Raptors Won Their First N.B.A. Championship|work=The New York Times|date=June 13, 2019|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=November 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122224913/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/13/sports/warriors-raptors.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In doing so, the Raptors became the first team based outside the United States to win the NBA title (and the [[Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy]]) and the first team based outside the United States to win a championship in any of the [[Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada|four major North American sports leagues]] since the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] won the [[World Series]] in [[1993 World Series|1993]]<!--the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series a few months after the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup-->, ending a 25-year-long drought from Canada-based major professional sports teams.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rush |first1=Curtis |title=Toronto Raptors Are Kings Of The NBA And The Toast Of Canada |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/curtisrush/2019/06/14/toronto-raptors-are-kings-of-the-nba-and-the-toast-of-canada |website=Forbes |access-date=June 14, 2019 |date=June 13, 2019 |archive-date=June 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614074105/https://www.forbes.com/sites/curtisrush/2019/06/14/toronto-raptors-are-kings-of-the-nba-and-the-toast-of-canada/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2019–2021: Pandemic-shortened seasons====
[[File:Pascal Siakam 2018.jpg|thumb|left|upright|In the 2019–20 NBA season, [[Pascal Siakam]] was named as a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and a part of the All-NBA Second Team.]]
The fear that Leonard would depart after only one season materialized when he signed with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Kawhi Leonard Officially Signs with Clippers |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/kawhi-leonard-los-angeles-clippers-official-1.5206812 |access-date=July 21, 2021 |agency=[[CBC Sports]] |date=July 10, 2019 |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816064050/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/kawhi-leonard-los-angeles-clippers-official-1.5206812 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nonetheless, the Raptors managed to win 53 games in [[2019–20 NBA season|a season]] shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic to secure the second seed and the second best record in the league. Their winning percentage (73.6 per cent) was the best in franchise history,<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Rose |first1=Aaron |title=Raptors Conclude Winningest Season in Franchise History |url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/winningest-season |access-date=July 21, 2021 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=August 14, 2020 |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721030221/https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/winningest-season |url-status=live }}</ref> with the season also seeing Nurse being named as Coach of the Year; additionally, [[Pascal Siakam]] made his first [[All-NBA Team|All-NBA]] Second Team, as well as being a starter in the [[2020 NBA All-Star Game]] as well as [[Kyle Lowry]] making his sixth consecutive [[NBA All-Star Game|all-star]] selection. In the [[2020 NBA playoffs|playoffs]]—which began later than usual in August, at the [[2020 NBA Bubble|"Bubble"]] in Walt Disney World in [[Bay Lake, Florida]] near Orlando—the Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4–0 in the first round.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Helin |first1=Kurt |title=Toronto's Nick Nurse Named NBA Coach of the Year |url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/08/22/torontos-nick-nurse-named-nba-coach-of-the-year/ |access-date=July 21, 2021 |agency=[[NBC Sports]] |date=August 22, 2020 |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721022959/https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/08/22/torontos-nick-nurse-named-nba-coach-of-the-year/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lopez |first1=Andrew |title=Raptors Ride Bench to Sweep of Nets, First Playoff Series with Celtics |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29727877/raptors-ride-bench-sweep-nets-first-playoff-series-celtics |access-date=July 21, 2021 |agency=[[ESPN]] |date=August 23, 2020 |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816210030/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29727877/raptors-ride-bench-sweep-nets-first-playoff-series-celtics |url-status=live }}</ref> They went down 0–2 against the Boston Celtics in the next round, before [[OG Anunoby]] scored a buzzer-beater to win Toronto the third game. The series eventually went to seven games, with Boston prevailing.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Quinn |first1=Sam |title=Celtics vs. Raptors Score: Boston Holds On to Pull Off Win in Game 7 Over Toronto |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-vs-raptors-score-boston-holds-on-to-pull-off-win-in-game-7-over-toronto/live/ |access-date=July 21, 2021 |agency=[[CBS Sports]] |date=September 12, 2020 |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721021612/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-vs-raptors-score-boston-holds-on-to-pull-off-win-in-game-7-over-toronto/live/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Due to travel restrictions imposed by the Canadian government in response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the Raptors were unable to host games in Toronto and played their home games for the [[2020–21 NBA season|2020–21 season]] at [[Amalie Arena]] in [[Tampa, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Toronto Raptors to play home games in Tampa to open NBA season |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30354415/toronto-raptors-play-home-games-tampa-open-nba-season |website=ESPN.com |access-date=November 20, 2020 |date=November 20, 2020 |archive-date=November 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120182041/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30354415/toronto-raptors-play-home-games-tampa-open-nba-season |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 28, 2021, due to NBA's COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols, the Raptors suffered their first postponement, in a scheduled game versus the [[Chicago Bulls]], At the time, the Raptors were fourth in the East.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rose|first=Aaron|title=What We Know About the Toronto Raptors COVID-19 Issues|url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-covid19-health-and-safety-issues|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Sports Illustrated Toronto Raptors News, Analysis and More|archive-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301033524/https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-covid19-health-and-safety-issues|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Not stated-->|title=Raptors Game Postponed Due To Health & Safety Reasons|url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-chicago-bulls-game-postponed-covid19-health-and-safety|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=Sports Illustrated Toronto Raptors News, Analysis and More|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816092708/https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-chicago-bulls-game-postponed-covid19-health-and-safety|url-status=live}}</ref> They did not play again until March 3, but with five players missing due to the safety protocols, including Siakam, Anunoby, Lowry and [[Fred VanVleet]], as well as head coach Nurse, resulting the Raptors to tank, Toronto lost 129–105 to the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Detroit Pistons use red-hot shooting to cruise past shorthanded Toronto Raptors|url=https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-vs-detroit-pistons-game-recap-takeaways-shorthanded-norman-powell-lowry-baynes-wayne-ellington-boucher-smith/1gnfac5fculqv1pzzgy7j0vu6u|last=McGregor|first=Gilbert|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=ca.nba.com|date=March 4, 2021|publisher=NBA|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310100553/https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-vs-detroit-pistons-game-recap-takeaways-shorthanded-norman-powell-lowry-baynes-wayne-ellington-boucher-smith/1gnfac5fculqv1pzzgy7j0vu6u|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Raptors remain severely short-handed as team readies for Celtics|work=CBC News|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/raptors-miss-players-and-coaches-against-celtics-1.5936929|access-date=March 5, 2021|archive-date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305013056/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/raptors-miss-players-and-coaches-against-celtics-1.5936929|url-status=live}}</ref> The Raptors ultimately missed the playoffs for the first time in eight years. For the [[2021 NBA draft]], the Raptors jumped up to the fourth pick after having the seventh-best odds in the [[2021 NBA draft|2021]] [[NBA draft lottery]]. With the fourth pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the Raptors selected guard/forward [[Scottie Barnes]] from [[Florida State Seminoles|Florida State]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raptors select Scottie Barnes with No. 4 pick in 2021 NBA Draft|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-select-scottie-barnes-no-4-pick-2021-nba-draft/|access-date=July 30, 2021|website=Sportsnet.ca|archive-date=July 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730025328/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-select-scottie-barnes-no-4-pick-2021-nba-draft/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2021–2024: The Pascal Siakam era====
[[File:Scottie Barnes, Wizards vs Raptors on October 12, 2021.jpg|thumb|[[Scottie Barnes]], selected fourth overall in the [[2021 NBA draft]], was named the 2022 [[NBA Rookie of the Year]] and became the face of the franchise in 2024.]]
Before the [[2021–22 Toronto Raptors season|2021–22 season]], the Raptors [[Sign-and-trade deal|signed and traded]] Lowry to the Miami Heat for [[Goran Dragić]] and [[Precious Achiuwa]].<ref>{{cite web|title=HEAT ACQUIRE KYLE LOWRY|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquire-kyle-lowry|website=NBA.com|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=August 6, 2021|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024112535/https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquire-kyle-lowry|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 10, 2021, the Canadian government allowed the Raptors to return to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since March 2020, requiring spectators to show a proof of [[COVID-19 vaccination]] to attend.<ref>{{cite news |title=Toronto Raptors approved by Canadian government to play at home arena |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32184028/toronto-raptors-approved-canadian-government-play-home-arena |access-date=September 16, 2021 |agency=Associated Press |date=September 10, 2021 |archive-date=September 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916181612/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32184028/toronto-raptors-approved-canadian-government-play-home-arena |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite a multitude of injuries to key players, the Raptors won 48 games to return to the postseason, entering the [[2022 NBA playoffs]] as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the Raptors would lose to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in the first round in six games, after going down 0–3 to start the series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History in the making? Raptors alive and well as Philly fans turn on 76ers |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-keep-season-alive-cut-series-deficit-to-3-2-with-win-over-76ers/ |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Sportsnet.ca |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014020315/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-keep-season-alive-cut-series-deficit-to-3-2-with-win-over-76ers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Siakam was named to his second [[All-NBA Team]], tying [[Vince Carter]] and [[DeMar DeRozan|Demar DeRozan]] for the most All-NBA selections in Raptors history. [[Scottie Barnes]], whom the Raptors had selected fourth overall in the [[2021 NBA draft]], was named the 2022 [[NBA Rookie of the Year Award|NBA Rookie of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toronto's Scottie Barnes wins 2021-22 Kia Rookie of the Year award |url=https://www.nba.com/news/torontos-scottie-barnes-wins-2021-22-kia-rookie-of-the-year-award |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=www.nba.com |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423181634/https://www.nba.com/news/torontos-scottie-barnes-wins-2021-22-kia-rookie-of-the-year-award |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SIAKAM NAMED TO ALL-NBA THIRD TEAM |url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/siakam-named-to-all-nba-third-team |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=www.nba.com |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528140859/https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/siakam-named-to-all-nba-third-team |url-status=live }}</ref>

On December 30, 2023, the Raptors traded [[OG Anunoby]], along with [[Precious Achiuwa]] and [[Malachi Flynn]] to the [[New York Knicks]] in exchange for [[RJ Barrett]], [[Immanuel Quickley]] and a 2024 2nd-round pick.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raptors trade OG Anunoby to Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett|url=https://www.nba.com/news/raptors-knicks-trade-og-anunoby-rj-barrett|website=NBA.com|date=December 31, 2023|access-date=April 29, 2024}}</ref>

====2024–present: The Scottie Barnes era====
On January 17, 2024, the Raptors traded [[Pascal Siakam]] to the [[Indiana Pacers]] for [[Bruce Brown (basketball)|Bruce Brown]], [[Jordan Nwora]], [[Kira Lewis Jr.]] and 3 first-round picks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pacers acquire Pascal Siakam in trade with Raptors, Pelicans|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39330081/sources-pacers-acquire-pascal-siakam-trade-raptors-pelicans/|access-date=January 17, 2024|website=Espn.com|date=January 17, 2024|archive-date=January 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118091737/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39330081/sources-pacers-acquire-pascal-siakam-trade-raptors-pelicans/|url-status=live}}</ref> Injuries to Scottie Barnes and other key players saw the Raptors tank for the remainder of the year, ultimately finishing at the bottom of the Atlantic Division and 12th in the Eastern Conference. Despite the injuries, Scottie Barnes represented Toronto in [[2024 NBA All-Star Game|the All-Star Game]].