On Tuesday night, the Toronto Raptors will host the Miami Heat in Canada.
The Raptors are coming off a 115-101 loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Toronto Raptors Announce Signing Of 3-Point Shooter
GettyHead coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors reacts to a play during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 05, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Before Tuesday’s game, the Raptors announced that they had signed a new player.
Josh Lewenberg of TSN wrote (on April 6): “Raptors are using their 15th roster spot to sign guard Tyreke Key, who spent last couple years with the 905. Averaged 14.9 points/shot 40% from 3 this year. Means the 2-ways, Martin & Lawson, won’t have their contracts converted before the end of the season or be playoff eligible”
Key’s Background
GettyTyreke Key #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives down the court against the Missouri Tigers in the first half during the quarterfinals of the 2023 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Key played his college basketball at Indiana State (four seasons) and Tennessee (one season).
His career averages (in college) were 13.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 147 games.
GettyTyreke Key #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers goes for two against the Austin Peay Governors in the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 21, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
In the G League, Key has been a very good shooter this season.
He finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 16.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 52.1% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range in 33 games (14 starts).
Omer Osman of Raptors Updates wrote (on January 8): “Tyreke Key got inserted into the starting 5 tonight and it has absolutely paid off perfectly for the Raptors 905.
Not only is he leading the team so far in scoring with 23 points, but he’s also had some good defensive plays as well, contributing 2 steals in the process.”
GettyTyreke Key #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers dribbles the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Raptors Ahead Of Miami’s Visit To Toronto
The Raptors. have had a strong season as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-35 record in 78 games.
They are 4-6 over their last ten games (and 21-17 at home).
Following Tuesday’s game, the two teams will play (again) on Thursday.
The NBA wrote: “SEEDING STAKES IN TORONTO: The Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat tonight (7:30pm/et, NBA League Pass) and Thursday (7pm/et, NBA League Pass) in two pivotal Eastern Conference matchups. The No. 6 Raptors lead the No. 10 Heat by two games, with seeds 7-9 sitting a half-game behind Toronto in the chase for a guaranteed playoff spot (top six). Miami needs a victory tonight to remain in contention for a top-six finish.”
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