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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 […]

It’s no secret the internet can be a safe haven for everything bad about humanity, and people in the public eye can find themselves on the receiving end of disgusting messages. Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher is the latest of NBA players who experienced the wrath of salty fans via the internet. With fantasy sports […]

The brotherhood between Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry runs deep. After Lowry’s Miami Heat traveled across the border to face Siakam’s Toronto Raptors Tuesday night, Siakam told reporters about the bond between the former teammates. “He’s a big brother so it was good to see him,” Siakam said. “I always thought it was cool, I’m […]

Kyle Lowry laid an egg in Saturday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He finished with just three points — on 1-for-3 shooting from the field — in a game the Miami Heat went on to lose by a final score of 129-100. Still, when the Heat visit the Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night to play […]

The Miami Heat (40-35) visit the Toronto Raptors (37-38) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Raptors prediction, pick, and how to watch. Miami has won two of its last three games and sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat […]

Despite their inconsistent play this season, the Toronto Raptors are still in the mix for a postseason appearance in the Eastern Conference. If the Raptors do make the postseason it’s likely that they will end up in one of the play-in games. With the final stretch of the regular season ahead, every game is critical. […]

If the Toronto Raptors want Scottie Barnes to reach his potential as a franchise piece, they will have to eventually trade Pascal Siakam. That’s according to former NBA player Drew Gooden who was commentating on the development of Barnes during the Raptors’ 114-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening. “If they want development […]

This season did not go according to plan for the Toronto Raptors. After a promising campaign in 2021 that saw them net the fifth seed, fans were hoping to see some good progress from this team. At the very least, they could maintain their form from last year… right? Well, a sophomore slump and regression […]

The Toronto Raptors surprised many with their trade deadline moves as it all but signaled they were prepared to make another push for the NBA Playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Though the Raptors had won three in a row going into the deadline, there was an expectation that they would blow things up and move […]

The Washington Wizards are north of the border as they square off with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in an important Eastern Conference matchup. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Raptors prediction and pick, plus we will tell you how to watch. The Wizards (33-41) are on the outside looking in […]

Scottie Barnes has been out of action for the Toronto Raptors for two straight games. The reigning Rookie of the Year is now in danger of missing his third consecutive contest on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Scottie Barnes injury status vs. Wizards At the moment, Barnes has been listed as questionable to play due […]

Earlier this week, it was reported that official Ben Taylor had been demoted after Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet viciously called him out with an NSFW rant. However, it appears that never actually happened. The NBA Referees Twitter account fired back at the notion Taylor was given fewer crew chief assignments following the run-in with […]

The Toronto Raptors will be playing host to their conference rival the Detroit Pistons Friday evening. Head coach Nick Nurse will need all hands on deck during the outing to snap their current two-game losing streak. However, star forward Scottie Barnes‘ availability is still considered to be up in the air. With this, the question […]

The worst team in the NBA heads to Canada as the Detroit Pistons face the Toronto Raptors. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Raptors prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Pistons come into this game loser of four straight and losers of 15 out of the last 16 games. […]

As of writing, the Toronto Raptors are ninth in the East with a 35-38 record. Their spot in the Play-In tournament is anything but guaranteed at this point, and it goes without saying that they will need to fight their way to a Top 10 finish in the conference. They have a great opportunity to […]

Scottie Barnes was forced to exit the Toronto Raptors‘ 118-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday due to an injury on his left wrist. Barnes left the game in the second quarter and was unable to return, and while X-Rays came back clean, the reigning Rookie of the Year winner was unable to join […]

The Indiana Pacers are on the road to square off with the Toronto Raptors in this Eastern Conference matchup. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Raptors prediction and pick. The Pacers come into this game with a 32-40 record and a 13-23 record on the road. With just 10 games remaining […]

Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet didn’t hold back earlier this month when referee Ben Taylor gave him a third technical of the season and it appears the guard’s choice words hit home with the NBA. The league has demoted Taylor from his typical crew chief role in nearly every game since the FVV incident. Via […]

The last thing the Toronto Raptors need in the middle of their hunt for a spot in the play-in tournament is a prolonged absence from one of their most crucial players in second-year forward Scottie Barnes. Barnes had to exit the Raptors’ Sunday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks after suffering a wrist injury that […]

The Toronto Raptors are still in a precarious spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They will need all hands on deck to win games as the 2023 NBA Playoffs gets closer. However, they could be missing the services of Scottie Barnes for some time after the forward suffered what appears to be an upper-body injury […]

The Toronto Raptors will play the Milwaukee Bucks on the heels of a back-t0-back. We’re in Milwaukee sharing our NBA odds series, making a Raptors-Bucks prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Raptors are coming off a 122-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Significantly, the Raptors controlled the game throughout. Fred VanVleet […]

Saturday’s NBA slate rolls on as we continue our NBA odds and pick series, this time with a cross-conference matchup between two teams on the edge of playoff position. The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-36) will take on the Toronto Raptors (34-36), check out our NBA odds series for our Timberwolves-Raptors prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]

For professional athletes, there’s nothing that quite compares to the feeling of playing in one’s hometown. On Thursday night, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got as close of a hometown experience as it can get after playing against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, which is around 70 kilometers away from where he grew […]

The Toronto Raptors do not lack in skill, but they would love some help. Yes, Pascal Siakam is an All-NBA player, and Fred VanVleet was an all-star last season. Of course, Scottie Barnes is the reigning Rookie of the Year, and defensive standout OG Anunoby is having his finest season ever. They are also coached […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-35) visit the Toronto Raptors (33-36) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Raptors prediction, pick, and how to watch. Oklahoma City has won three straight to propel them into ninth place in the Western Conference. The Thunder covered […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby has developed into one of the best defensive players in the NBA. He is one of the few players that legitimately can guard every position from point guard to center. Anunoby’s name was being heavily circulated in trade chatter leading up to the deadline with no shortage of teams interested […]

The Denver Nuggets have a problem, and it doesn’t look like they are closing to solving their woes after Tuesday’s showing against the Toronto Raptors. Fred VanVleet and co. got off to a hot start to pile more misery on Denver, and they made history in the process. With their 49-point outing in the opening […]

The Denver Nuggets (46-22) visit the Toronto Raptors (32-36) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Raptors prediction, pick, and how to watch. Denver has lost three straight games but remains comfortably in first place in the Western Conference. The Nuggets covered 54% […]

D’Angelo Russell hasn’t lost his confidence despite missing the Los Angeles Lakers’ last six games due to an ankle injury. If that wasn’t obvious enough in his performance on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, his remarks after their big win made it abundantly clear. Russell powered the Lakers to the 122-112 win over the Raptors, […]

LeBron James didn’t hide his delight as the Los Angeles Lakers continue their climb in the Western Conference standings. On Friday, the Lakers took down the Toronto Raptors 122-112 behind big games from D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schroder. Despite the fact that Anthony Davis struggled in the contest, it didn’t slow down the Purple and […]

The Toronto Raptors will continue their Southern California swing as they face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto. We’re in Los Angeles sharing our NBA odds series, making a Raptors-Lakers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Raptors are coming off a 108-100 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Initially, the Raptors […]

Fred VanVleet became a hero to his NBA brothers and fans when he decided to go scorched earth on referee Ben Taylor due to what the Toronto Raptors guard perceived as the official’s personal vendetta against him. In an instant classic rant, VanVleet called Taylor’s officiating “f–king terrible” and that unlike most officials, he’s trying […]

As expected, the NBA has come down hard on Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet who unleashed a vicious tirade pointed at the referees after his team’s Wednesday night loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Tinseltown. Fred VanVleet’s pocket will be lighter by $30,000, with the NBA making an official statement about the fine. […]