{"id":538651,"date":"2026-03-15T20:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/538651\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T20:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:22:11","slug":"raptors-open-practice-facility-for-g-league-905-squad-in-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/538651\/","title":{"rendered":"Raptors open practice facility for G League 905 squad in Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sports<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/basketball\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Basketball<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/basketball\/nba\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBA<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/basketball\/nba\/toronto-raptors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Raptors<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-subtitle\">&#8216;Today is about more than opening a new facility; it\u2019s about investing in the continued growth of basketball in the 905 and across Canada.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p> Get the latest from Ryan Wolstat straight to your inbox Sign Up   <\/p>\n<p>Published Mar 15, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 52\u00a0minutes ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Join the conversation\" class=\"article-meta-comment-count\" data-story-comment-component=\"\" href=\"#comments-area\">   <\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can save this article by registering for free <a class=\"bookmark-link\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. 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Photo by Raptors 905 \/HandoutArticle content<\/p>\n<p>The Toronto Raptors have opened a massive practice facility for the franchise\u2019s NBA G League team in Mississauga.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 2<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toronto Sun\" class=\"market-logo\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.7.1\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-tsun.svg\" width=\"280\"\/><\/p>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The 16,000-square-foot facility at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre was opened on Saturday. It boasts a full-size court, including four baskets, revamped state-of-the-art locker rooms, a large fitness and training space, an extensive medical and rehabilitation area and a dining room and player lounge. Raptors 905 are the first G League team to have an exclusive NBA regulation basketball court built.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, NBA G League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim (the first Vancouver Grizzlies star), Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chief operating officer Nick Eaves and Raptors 905 vice president Courtney Charles attended the grand opening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday is about more than opening a new facility; it\u2019s about investing in the continued growth of basketball in the 905 and across Canada. This project reflects the strength of our partnership with the City of Mississauga and our shared commitment to creating opportunities for players, coaches and the next generation of athletes to develop at the highest level,\u201d Charles said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"opening envelope\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.7.1\/websites\/images\/newsletters\/icon-sun-middaySun.svg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">Your noon-hour look at what&#8217;s happening in Toronto and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__disclaimer__new-story-page text-size--tiny\">By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">A welcome email is on its way. If you don&#8217;t see it, please check your junk folder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page newsletter__feedback--last\">The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page js-submit-error\" hidden=\"\" id=\"submitErrorTORSUN_YourMiddaySun\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to MLSE ownership, our partners and the community for believing in the vision of Raptors 905 and helping make this facility a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>905 started in Mississauga in 2015-16<\/p>\n<p>Raptors 905 began play in 2015-16 in Mississauga and won a league title a year later with Pascal Siakam being named Finals MVP. Later Chris Boucher would win G League MVP honours. The new practice space includes banners that read \u201cThe Road to the 6 starts here,\u201d a nod to players who honed their game with the 905 before becoming Raptors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis world-class facility reflects the NBA G League and the Raptors 905\u2019s shared commitment to developing players, coaches, and staff,\u201d Abdur-Rahim said in the news release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInvestments like this strengthen the G League as a platform for growth and innovation, while also allowing the 905 to deepen its connection to the Mississauga community through basketball clinics and by opening the facility for events during the offseason.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Raptors905_PracticeFacility-03133 (1)\" class=\"embedded-image__image lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Raptors905_PracticeFacility-03133-1.jpg\"  height=\"213\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"320\"\/> The Toronto Raptors have opened a practice facility for the franchise\u2019s NBA G League team in Mississauga. Photo by Raptors 905 \/Handout<\/p>\n<p>Read More<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/raptors-major-statement-with-win-over-pistons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the net against Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.&#10;&#10;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2260613823-e1770866345862.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Raptors can make major statement with win Sunday over elite Pistons<\/p>\n<p> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/basketball\/nba\/toronto-raptors\/why-season-going-off-rails\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) stands over Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0313-dejounte-murray-jamal-shead-raptors.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Why the Toronto Raptors season is going off the rails<\/p>\n<p> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/basketball\/nba\/toronto-raptors\/damon-stoudamire-fired-ncaa-coaching-job-georgia-tech\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire argues a call with a referee last month.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0310-damon-stoudamite-georgia-tech.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Former Toronto Raptors star fired from NCAA coaching job at Georgia Tech<\/p>\n<p> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The facility will be a shared amenity between MLSE and the City of Mississauga, with basketball development camps and community groups being hosted there. A clinic was held there Saturday featuring more than 50 youth from the Erin Mills Youth Centre, the Mississauga Monarchs and PDM Basketball.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMississauga is a place that produces great players and coaches and is home to top-tier sport venues. Our long-standing partnership with Raptors 905 and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment allows us to continue to elevate the caliber of sport in Mississauga,\u201d Parrish said in the news release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis new gym is a big win for us and will benefit both Raptors 905 as their new practice facility while also offering access for residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">The Raptors opened a practice facility at Exhibition Place in 2016 that was originally called the BioSteel Centre. <a data-evt-val=\"{\" control_fields=\"\" link=\"\" was=\"\" rebranded=\"\" to=\"\" the=\"\" ovo=\"\" centre=\"\" data-evt=\"click\" data-evt-typ=\"click\" href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/basketball\/nba\/toronto-raptors\/raptors-training-facility-renamed-ovo-athletic-centre-for-drake\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">It was rebranded to the OVO Centre<\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>RECOMMENDED VIDEO<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Loading...\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.7.1\/websites\/images\/common\/icon-spinner-animated.svg\" width=\"64\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n<p>Play Video<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Share this article in your social network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Breadcrumb Trail Links SportsBasketballNBAToronto Raptors &#8216;Today is about more than opening a new facility; it\u2019s about investing in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":538652,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":{"0":"post-538651","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mississauga","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-mississauga"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/538651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=538651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/538651\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/538652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=538651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=538651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=538651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}