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Raptors 905 is Toronto’s new D-League team. Located in Mississauga, the team will play its games at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre and begin operating for the 2015-2016 season.

The NBA D-League is a 19-team league, Raptors 905 included. In the 2014-2015season, 10 NBA teams had seven or more players with D-League experience and one-third of players on end-of-year NBA rosters had played in the league. There were a record 63 call ups to the NBA this season. Having a team to help the development of younger players is an invaluable asset for NBA franchises.

When Raptors 905 becomes the first D-League team to operate outside of the United States, it will also hold the distinction of being the sole franchise with a name featuring a number rather than a city. The meaning behind the name is two-fold: the affiliate shares “Raptors” with its parent team because it is an extension of it. The 905 serves as a nod to both the location of the team — Mississauga’s area code is 905 — as well as Raptors fans in Toronto’s surrounding cities.

Raptors 905 is the first D-League team to operate outside of the United States and is another way the Toronto Raptors organization is investing in the constantly growing Canadian basketball community.

For fans wondering what to expect at a Raptors 905 game, the answer is simple: an extension of what you see and feel at Toronto Raptors games.

The NBA D-League regular season starts in November and runs through April. Raptors 905 games can be streamed on YouTube and at Raptors905.com

Season Tickets will be available by placing deposits at Raptors905.com. There will be group tickets available for as low as $9.05 and single tickets for $11.

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