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With the 2022-23 NBA regular season in the rearview mirror, the attention is now on the Play-In Tournament. One game that has the potential to be a thriller will happen on Wednesday between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls at the Scotiabank Arena in Canada. The Raptors finished the regular season with a 41-41 record […]

The NBA Play-In Tournament is set to get underway on Tuesday night, and while the nine and ten seeds in each conference won’t be taking the court just yet, they will be paying close attention to this game, as the loser of the games played on Tuesday will play the winner of the games on […]

The 9/10 matchup in the 2023 NBA Play-In tournament between the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors will be a contest between two teams that almost sold off their All-Star level pieces, but chose to stand pat in the hopes of turning things around. And to an extent, the Bulls and Raptors, did, indeed, turn their […]

The Chicago Bulls and the Toronto Raptors will face off in the play-in, with the winner getting to play for a chance at the eighth seed. We’re in Toronto, sharing our NBA odds series, making a Bulls-Raptors prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, […]

Nick Nurse has been heavily linked with the Houston Rockets amid rumblings of his potential Toronto Raptors exit. Now, those talks have only intensified following Houston’s official firing of Stephen Silas, with the betting odds putting the champion tactician as a huge favorite to take over the Texas franchise. There are several other potential candidates […]

With the 2022-23 regular season coming to a close on Sunday, we now look ahead to the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament this week. It’s the second edition of this new format and will be here to stay moving forward. Below, we’ll lay out the schedule, matchups, predictions, and playoff matchups based on who advances. 2023 […]

The 2022-23 NBA regular season is over, so all the attention is now on the playoffs. But before they officially start, some teams will have some extra stops before the playoffs. With the Toronto Raptors set to host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, it is time for our Raptors NBA Play-In Tournament bold predictions. Toronto […]

Though head coach Nick Nurse’s future with the Toronto Raptors has been in question for some time now, his current focus still seems to be set on the club’s upcoming Play-In Tournament run. Following their Easter Sunday blowout over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, Canada’s lone ball club locked themselves into the ninth seed out in […]

Heading into its third edition, it’s clear that the NBA’s play-in tournament has been a massive success. More teams are trying and more games matter. In particular, the final week of this season was a barn-burner as the entire back half of the Western Conference playoff field jockeyed for position; just three games separate the […]

Well, all good things must come to an end, I suppose. After five years and a championship run, the Toronto Raptors are reportedly letting Nick Nurse go after this season. It’s been a rough year for Nurse, who struggled to get the (admittedly flawed) roster over the hump. They were unable to capitalize on their […]

Nick Nurse has been heavily linked with the Houston Rockets amid rumblings that his time with the Toronto Raptors is coming to an end. Interestingly, it looks like Houston fans are welcome to the idea of having the champion coach come to town. With his Raptors contract set to expire after the 2023-24 season, Nurse’s […]

It’s the end of an era in Canada. After a disastrous season filled with endless mediocrity, Nick Nurse’s time as the Toronto Raptors’ coach seems to be coming to an end. Nurse, the coach of Toronto’s championship roster, is rumored to leave the team after this season. The most common destination (at least in the […]

It may not be the most successful season for the Toronto Raptors, but at the very least, they still have a shot at making the playoffs via the play-in tournament despite their uneven start to the 2022-23 regular season campaign. But that may necessitate going up against two former franchise icons in the process, as […]

Nick Nurse has seen massive success with the Toronto Raptors, helping lead the organization to its first and only NBA Championship. However, with the end of Nurse’s contract nearing, a potential move to the Houston Rockets could be on the table. The Rockets are widely expected to fire head coach Stephen Silas, via Yahoo’s Jake […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics will run it back again as the teams finish their two-game series. We’re in Beantown sharing our NBA odds series, making a Raptors-Celtics prediction and pick while showing you how to  watch. On Wednesday, the Celtics defeated the Raptors 97-93. Significantly, the Celtics built a 12-point halftime lead. […]

After the fantastic victory of the Milwaukee Bucks over the Chicago Bulls, the Bucks have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the best record in the NBA. Milwaukee will have homecourt advantage for every series in the postseason, which was not the case last year. Giannis Antetokounmpo is back with a […]

The Boston Celtics did not have the services of Marcus Smart on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors due to a neck injury. At this point, it sounds like the reigning Defensive Player of the Year is going to be out of action again for the Celtics when they battle the Raptors in a rematch on […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is not a big fan of the marriage of sports and gambling. In a recent appearance on Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green’s podcast The Draymond Green Show, Siakam shared his honest thoughts about sports betting and how it’s become a ticket for people to go after players over lost bets, […]

Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam drew high praise from Draymond Green. Green and Siakam notably battled each other during the 2019 NBA Finals. And with Kawhi Leonard’s departure that summer, Siakam went on to reach another level as he eventually became Toronto’s number one option. The Raptors reached the playoffs in two of the next […]

Kawhi Leonard leaving the Toronto Raptors in 2019 was always expected — but there was a small glimmer of hope that he would stay as well. The Raptors traded for Leonard in 2018 in what was essentially seen as a rental with the former Spurs man entering free agency at the end of the season. […]

The Toronto Raptors won their lone title four years ago when they beat the high-flying Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. But, there was a moment when the Raps believed the series was going to totally shift. Pascal Siakam recently made an appearance on Draymond Green’s podcast and explained how Toronto was panicking […]

When Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon was first shipped to Boston he wasn’t sure what to expect. However, after an impressive 29-point game during a win over the Toronto Raptors, Brogdon emphasized that he’s exactly where he needs to be. Malcolm Brogdon: "I'm a winner. I feel like I've been known as a winner. I […]

The Boston Celtics (54-25) host the Toronto Raptors (40-39) on Wednesday for an Eastern Conference clash with playoff implications. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:40pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Celtics prediction and pick and information on how to watch. This is the third clash between these two teams, with a […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off a tough loss against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. They have another game scheduled for Wednesday on a second night of a back-to-back set, and unsurprisingly, a handful of their key players have popped up on the injury report, including Marcus Smart and Al Horford. […]

The Toronto Raptors will be playing the role of guest for the second consecutive game against the Charlotte Hornets for what should only be seen as a must-win affair. Boasting a record of 39-39, Nick Nurse and company currently find themselves residing in the ninth seed out in the Eastern Conference standings. With four games […]

The Toronto Raptors will be heading to the play-in games for the Eastern Conference, but first, they need to face the Charlotte Hornets. We continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Hornets prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Raptors come in 7-3 in their last ten games and a 39-39 record overall. The recent […]

In February, the Toronto Raptors were on the brink of collapse, sitting seven games below .500 and aggressively shopping franchise cornerstones OG Anunoby, Fred Van Vleet and Pascal Siakam. It was bleak—Nick Nurse, once the consensus top tactician in basketball, looked like he’d lost control of the team; the roster, masterminded by Masai Ujiri, contained […]

Sometimes there is nothing that can cure tension or uneasiness other than a change of scenery. Despite the Toronto Raptors shifting into gear since the NBA All-Star Break, there is still belief that the team and head coach Nick Nurse could be parting ways at the end of the season. Rumors about Nurse leaving or […]

As the 2022-23 NBA regular season reaches its 25th week, the competition to secure a spot in the playoffs is getting fierce. With the season coming to an end, certain teams will progress to the postseason while others will be knocked out. With only 3-4 games left for most teams, the playoff and play-in pictures […]

There is nothing much to worry about regarding the injury of Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, who left Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on the road after rolling his ankle, as reported by Eric Koreen of The Athletic. “O.G. Anunoby is heading to the back after rolling his ankle. He’s been great today. Sucks.” […]

The Toronto Raptors are playoff bound. Well, kind of. After defeating the Charlotte Hornets on Apr. 2, the Raptors have clinched a postseason berth at 39-39. They’ll finish the regular season with no worse than a 10th seed, meaning that they’ll make the play-in tournament and still have an opportunity to be in the NBA […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has the Raptors’ single-game record in both points and assists, ESPN Research Producer Matt Williams wrote in a Sunday tweet. “The only other player to have a franchise’s single-game record in points and assists is Wilt Chamberlain with the 76ers,” wrote Williams. “Chamberlain is tied for single-game record in assists […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet may not go down as the greatest player in franchise history, but with his performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Apr. 2, he’s undoubtedly one of the best players to have suited up in the red and black. On Sunday, VanVleet would break a 27-year-old franchise record in the […]

With the regular season winding down, the Toronto Raptors received a major boost on Apr. 2 in the form of Will Barton’s potential return to the lineup. Barton, who has been managing a left ankle sprain, is listed as probable for the Raptors’ game against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran wing has been out for […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers took care of business against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, leaning on a second-quarter explosion to garner a lead big enough to hold onto the rest of the way out. Joel Embiid didn’t have a great game. but he was good enough to help get the Sixers a win. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) closed out the final full month of the regular season with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors (38-39). The Sixers went up by as much as 24, lost the plot for a bit and pulled out a 117-110 win. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Raptors. Sixers player […]

While the Toronto Raptors are set to make the play-in tournament and compete for the chance to make the postseason, there’s been no shortage of drama around this team all season. From injuries to integral players to the ongoing trade rumors leading up to the deadline in February, the Raps seem to always be a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Tobias Harris on Friday as they take on the Toronto Raptors in a crucial game at the Wells Fargo Center. Harris has been ruled out for the game due to a non-COVID illness, per Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints. It certainly couldn’t have come a t the worst possible time […]

Friday’s NBA slate will be a wild one as we continue our NBA odds series with a prediction for this Eastern Conference matchup between two hot teams. The Toronto Raptors (38-38) will travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (50-26). Check out our NBA odds series for our Raptors-76ers prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors […]