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The Toronto Raptors, on Tuesday night, suffered a disappointing 116-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. What made this loss all the more disappointing for the Raptors was that the Thunder were shorthanded; the reigning champions were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, but Toronto allowed Cason Wallace to pop off to the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night looking to extend their recent run of form. The defending champions have won four of their last five games and are up against a team that has also generated momentum with two wins on the bounce. The Raptors take on the mammoth assignment with […]

Ochai Agbaji is embracing a fresh start with the Brooklyn Nets. Salary dumped by the Toronto Raptors at the deadline, the former lottery pick has an opportunity to regain his form in Brooklyn during the second half of the season. Agbaji took a step in the right direction during his first extended action as a […]

Sean Marks is looking for “the next Brooklyn Nets” as his team moves forward in its rebuild. While several familiar faces will battle to secure long-term roles during the second half of the season, two new faces — Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji — have entered the mix. The Nets acquired Minott and Agbaji from […]

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell completed another personal milestone after playing in his first-ever All-Star Game on Sunday. He suited up for Team World in the mini-tournament, losing both of their assignments in the round robin and failing to advance to the final. In two games, Powell, who has Jamaican heritage, went scoreless against Team […]

The Toronto Raptors walked into the 2026 NBA trade deadline from a position of relevance. Not just Play-In relevance, but legitimate home-court playoff positioning in a loaded Eastern Conference. That context matters when evaluating their approach. Rival contenders launched aggressive roster swings. Toronto’s front office, though, opted for fiscal discipline and surgical depth tweaks rather […]

The Toronto Raptors gained added roster and financial flexibility after waiving Chris Paul on Friday, a move that was followed by the veteran guard announcing his retirement from the NBA after 21 seasons. Paul, 40, had been acquired by Toronto at the trade deadline in a deal that sent Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 second-round pick […]

In what is supposed to be Chris Paul’s final season in the league, his retirement tour did not go the way he expected it. After things not working out with the Los Angeles Clippers, he was sent home and then traded to the Toronto Raptors at the deadline. No one expected him to suit up […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers reportedly had eyes for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler ahead of last week’s NBA trade deadline. The Raptors’ trade interest in Kessler was well documented before Toronto’s deal with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul. The same could be said about the Pacers ahead of their trade […]

Update: Jakob Poeltl is available to play for the Toronto Raptors against the Detroit Pistons, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. On Wednesday evening, the Toronto Raptors will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a game against the Detroit Pistons. Big man Jakob Poeltl is on the injury report for […]

The Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram has found his way into the All-Star game, and it comes at the expense of Stephen Curry, who picked up a right knee issue on January 30. Ingram, 28, has had more than the ideal start to life at the Raptors, averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per […]

Prior to the trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors decided that it’d be best for them to simply acquire more depth at the center position amid Jakob Poeltl’s injury woes instead of forking over a ton of assets for Domantas Sabonis. This search for added depth led them to the acquisition of Trayce Jackson-Davis, which required […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline in unfamiliar territory. They weren’t sellers. They wee buyers with legitimate postseason ambitions. After years of recalibration, Toronto had finally re-emerged as a top-six force in the Eastern Conference. When the moment arrived to push their chips forward, though, the Raptors chose restraint over aggression. That […]

Scottie Barnes had a touching moment with Pascal Siakam after the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening. Barnes and Siakam were teammates on the Raptors from 2021 to 2024, helping the team reach the playoffs in 2022. However, their time came to an end after Toronto sent Siakam to the Pacers […]

The Toronto Raptors will be facing the Indiana Pacers to end the week. Jakob Poeltl has missed extended time because of a back injury, but he was finally listed on the injury report as questionable with a return to competition reconditioning. While Poeltl has since been ruled out, he’s “very close” to a return, according […]

The Toronto Raptors provided key injury updates Saturday afternoon ahead of their matchup against the Indiana Pacers, as the team continues a five-game homestand. Toronto (31–22) is set to host Indiana (13–39) on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Raptors’ latest injury report lists center Jakob Poeltl as questionable while he continues return-to-competition reconditioning, while […]

The Toronto Raptors were one of the teams at the trade deadline looking to make a splash, but in the end, they were not able to do so. They did end up trading for Chris Paul, but it’s uncertain what the future holds for the veteran point guard and whether he’ll play or not. The […]

Following Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, veteran guard Chris Paul remains on the Toronto Raptors’ roster, but his future with the organization remains uncertain. Toronto acquired the 40-year-old guard from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors sent Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 second-round pick, and […]

It’s NBA trade deadline day, and we are showing you every pick, prediction, and odds for your favorite basketball games. This battle will feature a team that has traded part of its starting lineup and a team in playoff contention as the Chicago Bulls battle the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. It’s time to check out […]

It’s been a busy, busy time for the Chicago Bulls. They are trading familiar faces at the NBA Trade Deadline, all before their Thursday showdown against the Toronto Raptors. As a result, the names on the NBA Injury Report are piling up. In total, 10 players are listed in the report. Among them are Coby […]

The Brooklyn Nets agreed to their first trade of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, acquiring Ochai Agbaji and a 2032 second-round pick in a three-team deal involving the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers. Brooklyn absorbed Agbaji’s $6.4 million expiring contract in return for the Raptors’ 2032 second-rounder and $3.5 million in cash. Toronto received […]

The Golden State Warriors have made another deadline-day move, agreeing to trade center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick routed through the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal was reported on X (formerly known as Twitter) by ESPN’s Shams Charania late Wednesday night, with less than 24 hours remaining before the […]

Chris Paul has found himself a new squad—at least for now—after landing on the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal that also involved the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets. Paul’s storybook return to the Clippers in the offseason turned into a forgettable experience as he was released unceremoniously in December. Just a few […]

The Memphis Grizzlies trading Jaren Jackson Jr. for three first-round picks was a big signal that they are ready to go into rebuild mode, and they still have some more moves to make. The next big one is moving Ja Morant, who has interest from several teams leading up to the trade deadline. The Grizzlies […]

With the NBA trade deadline two days away on Thursday, Feb. 5, the Chicago Bulls appear poised to remain active following their recent roster shakeup, with guard Coby White emerging as a potential next piece on the move and Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl surfacing as a possible target. Chicago began reshaping its roster Tuesday […]

The Memphis Grizzlies pulled off one of the biggest moves of trade season so far in sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. However, Grizzlies might not be done dealing just yet. There’s still the issue of Ja Morant they have to address, but the Grizzlies could potentially be a landing spot for Toronto […]

The Toronto Raptors are hoping that their patience will finally meet opportunity. They have spent the better part of two seasons preaching development over desperation, flexibility over flash. The NBA, though, has a way of interrupting even the best-laid plans. Now, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee suddenly clouded by injuries and underachievement. As such, the […]

The Toronto Raptors have been a pleasant surprise so far this season, currently sitting at 30-21 as the NBA All-Star break approaches. Still, there has been plenty of chatter that the team could look to be active at the NBA trade deadline, with one of the names most frequently discussed being Sacramento Kings big man […]

Amidst the Toronto Raptors’ reported trade talks before this week’s deadline, head coach Darko Rajakovic gave veteran Brandon Ingram a heartfelt message following his All-Star snub on Sunday. The NBA All-Star reserves were announced during the Raptors’ 107-100 win against the Utah Jazz. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes is heading to his second All-Star Game. Rajakovic consoled […]

On Sunday night, the Utah Jazz will hit the floor on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Keyonte George is on the injury report for the Jazz, currently listed as questionable for this game due to a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about George’s injury and his playing status vs the Raptors on […]

Immanuel Quickley had a confrontation with Desmond Bane during the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Quickley is halfway through the sixth season of his NBA career, his third with the Raptors. He has settled in as one of the squad’s full-time starters, displaying quality playmaking and athleticism at his position. […]

The Toronto Raptors’ losing skid hit two games following their 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday. With the loss, the Raptors fell to 29-21 and they slipped behind the Cleveland Cavaliers to the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference standings. But earlier in the game, Raptors star Scottie Barnes had one of […]

As the basketball world has been waiting for the latest regarding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and what his trade status looks like ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it looks like the talks have now heightened. While rumors around Giannis will continue swirling, ClutchPoints’ NBA insider has key details on the teams that […]

The Toronto Raptors have performed well this season, currently sitting at 29-19 ahead of Wednesday night’s home game against the New York Knicks. With the team performing well above expectations, some have speculated that the Raptors could be significant buyers at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, which is set for February 5. Recently, Brett Siegel […]

The Brooklyn Nets are sitting on an NBA-best $15.2 million in cap space ahead of the trade deadline. Following a busy offseason, the rebuilding squad remains open for business as a dumping ground for unwanted contracts. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams that the Nets could partner with on a deal before Feb. 5. […]

One could argue Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes’ block on Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with 28.6 seconds left was the play of the night in a 103-101 win at the Paycom Center. It topped off a game-changing performance with the stats to back it up, as Barnes made his presence felt all around, and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors at home, which was its second loss in two days, was “one of those nights” that a team goes through. Losing a four-point lead to back-to-back threes from Immanuel Quickley, Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Thunder never regained its advantage in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost by three to the Indiana Pacers, they followed it up with a two-point loss (103-101) to the Toronto Raptors at the Paycom Center. Daigneault watched the Thunder’s two-point lead turn into a four-point deficit in 33 seconds when Immanuel Quickley connected on back-to-back […]

The Toronto Raptors’ current win streak hit four games following their 103-101 win on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It was Raptors star Scottie Barnes who helped seal the win with a clutch block on Thunder big man Chet Holmgren in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. SCOTTIE BARNES WITH […]