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On YouTubeToronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 18
Raptors Get Positive Update in NBA Power Rankings
The Toronto Raptors are going into the second half of the season with a lot to like about their current outlook. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann agrees, placing the Raptors at No.
Chris Paul News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18
Chris Paul picks best NBA organization he ever played for, and it’s definitely not Clippers
One of the greatest point guards in the NBA has decided to hang up his shoes for good. Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA earlier this week.
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?
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.
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.
Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / February 18
The Raptors need to continue depending on Immanuel Quickley
The weight of the Raptors offense and its failings fall at the feet of everyone, but it isn’t evenly distributed across the players’ backs. Some players are load bearing.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
8 Raptors That Would Be Protected in Expansion Draft
The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the teams in the NBA may be forced to enroll in an expansion draft sometime in the next couple of summers. The team needs to figure out who they would possibly protect if this situation were to arise.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 16
Raptors Roundup: Was All-Star weekend a success?
Welcome to Raptors Roundup! A weekly recap of everything going on in the world of the Toronto Raptors. Recently with these roundups I like to ask a question, something that allows me to ponder about things relevant to the week.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 16
This Player Could Be Raptors' Next All-Star
The Toronto Raptors had a pair of All-Stars this season, and Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram joined an exclusive list of players in franchise history to represent them in the All-Star Game.
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.
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 / 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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