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The Toronto Raptors had plenty of incentive to be bad this season. If their first-round pick lands outside the top-six of the 2024 NBA Draft, it will convey to the San Antonio Spurs. That was the compensation Toronto spent to re-acquire Jakob Poeltl at the trade deadline last year. So far, the Raptors are on […]

The short-handed Toronto Raptors hobbled into Target Center on Wednesday night to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. With both teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Wolves were heavily favored over the Raptors amidst their littered injury report including the absence of young star Scottie Barnes. Despite the injuries, the T-Wolves’ ascending […]

It is no secret that every player in the NBA definitely belongs in the top 1% of the most athletic human beings in the world. Oftentimes, fans just forget that the star up to the last guy on the bench with a two-way contract could definitely take a crowd’s breath away if they displayed their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, still in search of securing a spot in the NBA Play-In tournament, visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. As has been the case for a while now, though, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both on the injury report, so the question is this: Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Lakers are 42-33 this season, and they sit ninth in the Western […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (40-35) took on the Toronto Raptors (23-51) for some Easter Sunday hoops. With the biggest names between both teams watching from the sidelines, the Sixers set a franchise record in three-pointers with 24 (on just 43 attempts) and won by a final score of 135-120. Let’s break down the clash between the […]

Toronto Raptors (23-50) guard RJ Barrett has been out for nearly three weeks following the tragic death of his brother Nathan. The untimely tragedy interrupted another solid season for the Canadian veteran, as he’s second on the team with 19.5 points per game. However, it looks like Barrett will return to the court soon. The […]

It has been more than two weeks since the tragic passing of RJ Barrett’s younger brother Nathan, and the Toronto Raptors player is now ready to address the media. The pain on his face was visible as he tries to find the strength to move forward in life and on the court following this loss. […]

On Monday, news broke that the NBA was launching an investigation into Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, younger brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., for gambling issues. The NBA discovered multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past few months, involving prop bets on Porter from games on Jan. 26 and March 20. […]

The Toronto Raptors are engaged in an intense interconference matchup against the New York Knicks. Toronto was down 80-59 at halftime, but their woes got worse after third-year forward Ochai Agbaji went down with an injury. Raptors lose Ochai Agbaji to an untimely injury Agbaji attempted to catch a lob from one of his teammates […]

The New York Knicks are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Knicks-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Knicks are 43-28 this season, and they have won […]

Shocking news of Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter has surfaced amid the clampdown on sports gambling amongst professional athletes. Porter is out of the Raptors lineup and subject to an NBA investigation into irregularities on prop betting, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Raptors’ Jontay Porter investigated for involvement in sports gambling incidents  The issue at hand […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are 48-20 this season, and they have won four of their […]

Recently, shooting guard Gradey Dick of the Toronto Raptors and point guard/shooting guard hybrid Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic went viral after the two exchanged jerseys following Sunday night’s game between the two teams, which the Magic won easily. The particular way in which Gradey and Anthony lined up their jerseys led some to […]

In an impressive display of defensive capability, the Orlando Magic completed their season series sweep against the Toronto Raptors with a commanding 111-96 victory this weekend. This win, following a nail-biter on Friday night, was a testament to Orlando’s adjustments and their unwavering commitment to a defensive identity that has defined their season. Paolo Banchero […]

Tragedy struck the Raptors organization this week with the passing of RJ Barrett’s younger brother, Nathan. At this time, details of his death have not been disclosed, only that he passed away on Tuesday of this past week. The Raptors had a game on Friday against the Orlando Magic at home, and prior to tip-off, […]

The final stretch of the NBA season is approaching faster than a speeding bullet! The Orlando Magic will look to continue their contending ways when they clash with the Toronto Raptors! Join us for our NBA odds series where our Magic-Raptors prediction and pick will be made. Entering play, the Magic are starting to look […]

Life is bigger than basketball. Often, action on the court overtakes all the other things outside of it. But, the ball will not always keep bouncing and players will need time to absorb what’s happening around them. RJ Barrett will have to take some time off to grieve the passing of his brother, Nathan Barrett. […]

What comes to mind when you think about the city of Louisville, Kentucky? For many, bourbon whiskey and the infamous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs are the first two things. For Toronto Raptors forward Jordan Nwora, home is the best way to describe Derby City. Well, Nwora’s real home is actually Buffalo, New York, as […]

The Toronto Raptors travel to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 23-41 this season, and they have lost their last three […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Raptors-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 23-39 this season, and they have lost three of […]

The 2023-24 NBA season has been a topsy-turvy one for the Toronto Raptors. They have completely remade their team after dishing away Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers and OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to the New York Knicks. But the team hasn’t been great since then. The Raptors have been the fourth-worst team in […]

It is not looking so good at the moment for the Toronto Raptors. After winning three games in a row in late February, the Raps have lost three of four outings. Making it worse for the team are the injuries to Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes. On Tuesday, it’s been reported that Poeltl is out […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could not have asked for a better week when it comes to the NBA Playoffs race. Willie Green’s group started the month with a record-setting first quarter in a 129-102 home win over the Indiana Pacers. They’ve had three days off while the rest of the Western Conference’s middle class battled […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got back on track in their most recent matchup and are now looking to take on another when they head out on the road to Toronto to take on the Raptors in this Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pelicans-Raptors prediction […]

The Toronto Raptors are still hoping for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, but they may have to get there without the services of rising star Scottie Barnes. Scottie Barnes recently suffered a finger injury and has undergone surgery, a move that might have ended his season as per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. […]

The Toronto Raptors and Kelly Olynyk are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This contract was the max that Olynyk could extend on, per Wojnarowski as well. The 32-year-old was acquired by Toronto after playing his first 50 games of the 2023-24 campaign with the Utah […]

The NBA season continues to roll along and we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next Eastern Conference tilt. The Charlotte Hornets (15-45) will take on the Toronto Raptors (22-38) as both teams try to break their current losing skids. Check out our NBA odds series for our Hornets-Raptors prediction and pick. […]

In addition to his defensive prowess, Draymond Green has been lauded as one of the best playmakers in the NBA during the Golden State Warriors’ decade of dominance, but Green believes Toronto Raptors youngster Scottie Barnes can help evolve the ‘point forward’ position. After the Warriors’ 120-105 win over the Raptors in Toronto on Friday, […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have been on a tear over the last month. And after a big win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday to extend Golden State’s road win streak to three, Green touched on the relatively warm reception the team got in the Six. Green explained the presence of Warriors […]

It has been a breakout year for Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, but it appears as though his 2023-24 season is in danger of coming to an abrupt end. During the Raptors’ 120-105 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, the third-year forward out of Florida State suffered a fracture to the third […]

The Toronto Raptors are currently playing the Golden State Warriors, and at the start of the second half, it’s a close fight between both squads. However, it looks like the Raptors will have to continue the battle without their star forward, Scottie Barnes. During the second quarter, Barnes suffered an apparent hand injury. While he […]

The Golden State Warriors are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Friday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Warriors are playing against the New York Knicks on […]

Luka Doncic was his usual, unbelievable self as the Dallas Mavericks topped the Toronto Raptors 136-125 on Wednesday night. Doncic, celebrating his 25th birthday, powered the Mavericks with 30 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds for his 11th triple-double of the season. After his team’s loss to the Mavericks, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic got […]

The Dallas Mavericks are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mavericks are coming off a very tough game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday […]

The Indiana Pacers, entering their Monday night clash against the Toronto Raptors, were coming off one of their best wins of the season, a 133-111 beatdown of the surging Dallas Mavericks. Alas, being on the second night of a back-to-back, the Pacers ended up falling flat against the Raptors, 130-122, after Tyrese Haliburton had one […]

All-around play has been a big emphasis on Coach Rick Carlisle’s system ever since he joined the Indiana Pacers. This has netted them some success with Tyrese Haliburton this year and the rest of their young guns. But, there will be games where they exhibit lapses despite big plays on one end of the court. […]

For just the first time in the 2023-24 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors managed to stitch together three wins in a row after downing the Indiana Pacers on the road on Sunday to the tune of a 130-122 score. Before that, Toronto defeated the Brooklyn Nets at home (121-93) and the Atlanta Hawks in Georgia […]

The Toronto Raptors are embarking on a full-on youth movement, turning over the keys to the franchise to Scottie Barnes, the nascent 22-year old forward who made his first All-Star Game roster in 2024. Barnes has garnered the full trust of the Raptors front office, and for good reason — he can be an incredible […]