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On YouTubeChris Paul News / The SportsRush / February 18
Chris Paul Recounts 2011 Lakers Trade Veto: 'They Said It Was All About Competitive Balance'
In case anyone missed it in the flood of All-Star-related news, Chris Paul retired from the game of basketball last week. It’s been an unfortunate farewell
Toronto Raptors News / The SportsRush / February 18
Chris Paul: I Wouldn’t Have Let Kobe Bryant Drop 81 on My Team
It’s been a little over 20 years since Kobe Bryant dropped the historic 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Well, it’s not Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. Then again, nobody now knows what that game looked and felt like.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 18
Why Raptors must stop winging it and prioritize Walter
The Toronto Raptors entered this season with a log jam on the wing. Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle were all set to compete for a couple rotation spots.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 18
'They Didn’t Want Me': Chris Paul Reveals Real Reason Behind Lawrence Frank, Clippers’ Waiving Him
The end of Chris Paul’s career was perhaps the biggest surprise of the NBA season. We all knew that the veteran point guard was going to retire at the end of the season, but the midseason rift between him and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the later trade-and-waive to the Toronto Raptors was utterly unexpected.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17
Chris Paul gets 100% real on what led to shocking Clippers exit
With former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul retiring from the game of basketball, there’s no doubt that his long legacy will be remembered, but also how his last tenure with a team ended abruptly.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 17
A look ahead to the second half of the season for the Toronto Raptors
Now that the All-Star game is in the books, Toronto are just a few days away from kicking off the second “half” of the season on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
Scottie Barnes Shaking Things Up as Raptors Captain
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is not only having the best statistical season of his career, but he is also stepping up to the plate as the team's leader.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
3 Observations From Evaluating Second Half of Raptors' Schedule
The Toronto Raptors are 27 games away from the end of the regular season, and they are hoping to be competitive towards reaching the playoffs. The Raptors are three games ahead of the Orlando Magic, who sit in seventh place, which would mark the first spot in the East play-in tournament.
From Wichita to the North: A Conversation with Toronto Raptors’ Gradey Dick
The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a vibrant youth movement, and at the center of that energy is Gradey Dick. Known for his elite sharpshooting and a personality that shines as bright as his draft-night suit, the Kansas native has quickly become a fan favorite in the 6ix.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
Raptors Made Steals, Mistakes in Recent NBA Draft
It's been nearly two years since the Toronto Raptors selected Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead in the 2024 NBA Draft. Walter was the team's No. 19 overall pick, and there's reason to believe the team may have reached on the Baylor guard a little too early.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
What Raptors Need For 50-Win Season
The Toronto Raptors are 32-23 going into the second half of the season. This means that the Raptors will need to win 18 of their final 27 games to reach 50 wins for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign.
NBA News / The SportsRush / February 17
'It’s BS': Donovan Mitchell On Chris Paul Not Getting A Retirement Tour
2026 was supposed to be an exciting and emotional year for Chris Paul, but almost two months in, only of those emotions can be felt. The Point God had declared that it would be the final season in his NBA career, and a farewell tour was impending, with arenas all over the country awaiting their chance to say goodbye one of the best-ever.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 17
Chris Paul Retirement Overshadowed by ‘Disgraceful’ Clippers Decision, Stephen A. Smith Fires Off: 'How Disrespectful Can You Be?'
Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA ahead of the All-Star Weekend on Friday. He concluded his 21-year career after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
Toronto Raptors Shine Across All-Star Weekend
The Toronto Raptors had a strong presence throughout All-Star Weekend, with multiple players participating across events and showcasing the organization’s growing talent base.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 16
Raptors' Next Five Games After All-Star Break Filled With Opportunity
The Toronto Raptors are facing a crucial stretch of games when they come back from the All-Star break. Here's a look at the five games they will face to close out the month of February.
Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 16
Scottie Barnes Setting The Right Tone For Raptors
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is establishing himself as the team's most important player, both on and off the court. Barnes, a two-time All-Star, is establishing himself as the team's best player and leader, which is the next step for the Raptors to be a contending team in the East.
Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 16
What Raptors' Darko Rajakovic Said to Team Before All-Star Break
The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for the second half of the season as they try to achieve one of the top spots in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / February 16
Past and present Toronto Raptors serve big moments on All-Star Sunday 
It’s not December, but the holidays came early for fans of the Toronto Raptors during NBA All-Star Sunday. The ghosts of Raptors past and present played an instrumental role for their respective teams – for the most part.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 15
Raptors 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals
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.
Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 15
What Having Two All-Stars Means For The Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors reached an important milestone this season with both Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram earning All-Star selections. Beyond individual recognition, the achievement signals something larger for the franchise.
Bobby Webster News / Hoops Rumors / February 15
GM Webster Discusses Raptors’ Performance, Barnes, More
Just before the All-Star break, Raptors general manager Bobby Webster sat down for an interview with Eric Koreen of The Athletic. Webster’s conversation with Koreen covers a number of topics and is worth checking out in full for Raptors fans.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 15
Who should the Raptors protect in an NBA expansion draft?
The last NBA expansion took place in 2004 when the NBA added the Charlotte Bobcats to the league. Before that it was the Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors who joined in 1995.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / February 13
Chris Paul ends legendary career ranked fifth all-time on elite NBA list
Chris Paul called it a career on Friday.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 13
Key February Games That Will Test the Raptors’ Progress
February has a way of revealing what an NBA team truly is. Fast starts cool off, early-season hype gets tested, and the standings begin to feel less like a snapshot and more like a statement about where a group really belongs.
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