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The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season came to an end at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, as they dropped the do-or-die game, 120-106 to conclude the Play-In Tournament. As a result, the Mavericks became only the fifth team in NBA history to miss the playoffs after making an appearance at the NBA Finals in the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are down 3-1 in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have had to carry a heavy burden just for the Bucks to even stay in games, and now, Lillard is out with a torn Achilles tendon. Combined with the fact that the point guard was dealing […]

Echoes of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 title run still linger in Scotiabank Arena. However, the luster of that championship has worn off. In its place stands a rebuilding effort filled with promise. Scottie Barnes continues to blossom, and RJ Barrett’s return to Canada added a feel-good storyline. However, the results haven’t matched the potential. Progress […]

Once the trade deadline passed with the big three intact, it was clear the Phoenix Suns’ stress test had officially begun. They failed in cataclysmic fashion, going 11-21 during that stretch and finishing with a 36-46 record. The Dallas Mavericks traded their franchise cornerstone and lost their core players to lengthy injury stints, but they […]

The Toronto Raptors’ end-of-season press conference quickly drew controversy after a hot mic picked up a private conversation between two unidentified media members making disparaging remarks about players Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo. The press conference, held Monday following the Raptors’ 30-52 finish to the season, had initially been routine before audio surfaced online revealing […]

Ever since Darko Rajakovic became the Toronto Raptors head coach, he’s built a culture of accountability and transparency. However, he’s built one of realistic expectations, in his eyes. As the Raptors finished the season with a 30-52 record, there were some positive steps, but some regressive ones too. As Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun […]

The Toronto Raptors will be going into the offseason looking to improve their team and also hoping they can get a good pick in the NBA Draft. At the trade deadline, the Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, and he will be a building block for the team in […]

The Toronto Raptors debuted in 1995 along with the Vancouver Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand into Canada. Being the only team north of the border that is still around, the Raptors have the privilege of having an entire country behind their back. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada, particularly in Toronto. […]

Anthony Davis flirted with quadruple-double territory in the Dallas Mavericks’ 124-102 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. In 30 minutes of action, he finished with a stat line of 23 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and seven blocks. He shot 10-of-18 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. He was […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has been sidelined with a hamstring injury in recent weeks. During his absence, the Nuggets had a disastrous stretch of basketball. They lost four straight games in what was arguably their worst stretch during the Nikola Jokic era. It resulted in the team firing head coach Michael Malone and […]

With the 2024-25 regular season winding down, this is often a time for rebuilding and non-playoff teams to identify potential young talent and prospects to evaluate for next season. Playoff and play-in teams are looking to fill the back end of their roster. The Toronto Raptors fall in the former category, and they opted to […]

The Toronto Raptors have one of the most rabid fan bases in the NBA. Their passion runs deep, and former Raptors players such as Fred Van Fleet speak highly of them even when playing for another team.  The team has been a significant staple in Canada since 1995, and fans clamor for the experience to […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to lock in the sixth spot in the draft lottery standings with a loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. They did everything they could to ensure that outcome. With all their starters ruled out, the Nets put out a rotation of G League call-ups and backups during a […]

Sunday’s Brooklyn Nets-Toronto Raptors matchup will have significant draft lottery ramifications. As was the case for Thursday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nets are resting several starters as they aim to maximize their lottery odds. Brooklyn ruled out Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell and Nic Claxton vs. Toronto. Johnson is missing his third straight game […]

The Toronto Raptors had a key injury update on star wing Brandon Ingram. Ingram has not appeared in any game for the Raptors this season. Since the team acquired him in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, he has been dealing with a long-term ankle injury. Head coach Darko Rajakovic provided the news on […]

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick hasn’t played since early March due to a knee injury and with the organization well out of contention for the Play-In Tournament, they’re shutting down the second-year standout. Via Josh Lewenberg: “The Raptors are shutting Gradey Dick down for the rest of the season. He’s been out for a month […]

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes addressed speculation about the team’s late-season direction, making it clear that his focus remains on playing and improving, regardless of the standings. Barnes, who played through a right-hand MCP joint contusion during Thursday night’s 112-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, told Sportsnet’s Michael Grange that sitting out games is […]

The Detroit Pistons will visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena. Cade Cunningham is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and playing status vs. the Raptors. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cade Cunningham […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Raptors prediction and pick. The Detroit Pistons visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday, April 4, in a matchup with playoff implications for Detroit. The Pistons, led […]

The Toronto Raptors will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes is questionable on the team’s injury report due to an MCP joint contusion in his right hand. Here’s everything we know about Barnes’ injury and playing status vs. the Trail Blazers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access […]

Gradey Dick may be heating up on the court for the Toronto Raptors, but off it, he’s making waves with Karla Lessing — a standout swimmer at the University of Kansas. The couple quietly dropped clues before seemingly confirming their relationship with a cozy photo on Lessing’s Instagram, per TheSpun. Her caption? “People and places […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Bulls prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, April 1, in a matchup between two teams looking to build momentum late […]

The Toronto Raptors currently hold the seventh-worst record in the NBA at 28-47 and are on pace to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Technically though it’s their third straight season of failing to qualify for the playoffs. During Nick Nurse’s final year as Raptors head coach, the team made the play-in but […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Raptors prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors promises to be an intriguing contest. The Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball’s dynamic […]

This is the time of the regular season when rebuilding teams often shuffle young prospects at the end of their roster as a means of evaluation. Ten-day contracts are often common around the final stretch of the regular season. In some cases, such as the New York Knicks’ signing of PJ Tucker, a 10-day could […]

The Toronto Raptors have turned heads across the NBA with their recent fourth-quarter lineup decisions. With the league’s tank race heating up, Darko Rajakovic has benched Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickey down the stretch of several tight games. The Raptors head coach explained his top players’ limited fourth-quarter minutes before Wednesday’s Brooklyn Nets […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors will face off at Barclays Center on Wednesday in a game with massive draft lottery implications. Following a four-game losing streak, the Nets are tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for fifth place in the lottery standings. Both teams are two games ahead of the Raptors with 10 remaining. A […]

These two teams have had awful years heading into this matchup and need a win to get back on track. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Nets prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this season, losing four of their last five games and having a 25-47 record. RJ Barrett and […]

The Toronto Raptors hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Raptors-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Raptors-Suns Odds Toronto Raptors: +9 […]

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst is being suspicious of the Toronto Raptors tanking for the rest of the 2024-25 season with star forward Brandon Ingram still absent. Windhorst appeared on an episode of the The Hoop Collective Show on Friday. He commented on Ingram, who hasn’t played since December due to an ankle sprain. “Brandon Ingram […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Utah Jazz on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Jazz prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz promises intrigue. The Raptors, seeking to build on recent momentum, face a Jazz […]

ESPN’s latest mock draft places Duke center Khaman Maluach and guard Kon Knueppel among the top 10 selections in the 2025 NBA Draft. The projection has Maluach going seventh overall to the Toronto Raptors, adding size and rim protection to their frontcourt. Meanwhile, Knueppel is slated to be taken eighth by the San Antonio Spurs, […]

On Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena, the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors will play a game that could play a notable role in shaping the future of the NBA. However, most of the notable players between the two sides are on the injury report. This Philadelphia-Toronto matchup is a tank-off between teams that could have a […]

The 2024-25 season may be another difficult one for the Toronto Raptors, as they prioritize youth development and getting good lottery odds for the 2025 NBA Draft over competing for a playoff spot. But at the very least, there is plenty of reason to be optimistic regarding the Raptors’ future, especially with Scottie Barnes showing […]

Walker Kessler has been performing at a high level as one of the best young centers in the NBA. His inside presence and rebounding ability allowed him to accomplish a big feat in the first half against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. In 16 minutes of action in the first half, Kessler had six […]

These teams have had rough seasons, but the Raptors are playing slightly better than the Jazz, entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Raptors prediction and pick. The Jazz have talent but are having a rough season, sitting at 15-47. They have lost five of their last six games […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rebuilding season, which in NBA teams, is code name for ‘tanking.’ While the team recently traded for a new star in Brandon Ingram, it’s a move that seems more for next season as Ingram is sidelined with an ankle injury. Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has openly […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the teams in the running for a top lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They are currently 20-42 and have the fifth worst record in the NBA. Depending on how the rest of the season goes, the Raptors might need a little lottery luck if they want the […]

The Toronto Raptors made a major midseason move with the acquisition of Brandon Ingram at the NBA trade deadline. Ingram has yet to play for the Raptors though, and it’s more a move for next season. The rest of this season for the Raptors should be about evaluating younger prospects. The Raptors made a series […]