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1 deal Raptors must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Toronto Raptors’ play may have fallen a bit as of late, but they remain in fourth place in the congested Eastern Conference with a 20-15 record. That is still better than most expected out of them heading into the 2025-26 campaign, although that seems to be the bare minimum considering how much the team invested in player payroll.

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Raptors trade makes too much sense not to happen

The Toronto Raptors are just about a month away from the NBA trade deadline on January 5. The team has some work to do to get under the tax and they also need to add a centre to the mix with Jakob Poeltl out with an injury.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 2

Raptors linked to three prospects in latest mock draft

The Toronto Raptors are going into the new year with a lot of items on their to-do list. While they are focused on trying to make the playoffs for the first time in four years, there are some people within the front office looking at potential prospects for the draft this summer.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 2

Three New Year's resolutions for Raptors in 2026

The Toronto Raptors are ringing in the new year as a 20-15 squad looking to take the next step as a team. The team has a lot of hype and hope, but they have to do a couple of things in order to improve as a collective unit.

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RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / January 2

RJ Barrett is the opposite of what you thought

For years, RJ Barrett was a poster child of the Empty Stats All Stars. Rightly or wrongly, this narrative came from his days as a member of the New York Knicks.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 2

10 bold Raptors predictions for new year

The Toronto Raptors are going into the new year with a lot of momentum from the last couple of months of 2025. With the hope rising within the organization, the team should be in for an interesting 2026.

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 1

Raptors' Brandon Ingram has hilarious response after Nuggets game

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was almost the hero in the team's 106-103 loss against the Denver Nuggets, but his three-point shot that he tried to shoot before the buzzer was just a fraction of a second too late.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 1

Five numbers to know from Raptors loss to Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors are back in the loss column after falling 106-103 to the Denver Nuggets inside the Scotiabank Arena. The loss is the first for the Raptors on the five-game homestand after beating the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic in close games.

Brandon Ingram News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1

Raptors lose to Zombie Nuggets in most painful way imaginable after Brandon Ingram prayer

The Toronto Raptors experienced a terrible loss this Wednesday. Their game against the Denver Nuggets was supposed to be a cakewalk. With Nikola Jokic joining the many Nuggets players who are already injured, Toronto was a heavy favorite to win the contest and enter 2026 with a win.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 1

Raptors take heartbreaking loss vs. Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors are going into the new year with a bit of disappointment after a 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. Even though the Nuggets came into the contest without Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson, Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon due to injury, they had their bench step up to the plate in a big way against the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 1

Raptors feign comeback on NYE

BI3’s miracle bank shot was as fake as the comeback the Raptors should never have been trying to make. At the very least, it gave the Scotiabank crowd something to be excited for while social media raged with negativity. The Raptors were a fingertip away from sending the game to overtime, but paid the price for their atrocious start.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 1

Raptors face several revenge games in January schedule

It's officially the new year, and the Toronto Raptors are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The team currently sits in fourth place in the standings, which puts them in the running towards hosting a playoff series in the spring.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / January 1

Raptors Film Room: Brandon Ingram nearly saves the day

The Toronto Raptors lost to a decimated Denver Nuggets team, which was missing four starters, including Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas. Brandon Ingram had a chance to redeem the team but his game-tying shot was called off.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 31

Raptors ring in the new year with loss to the depleted Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors faced the Denver Nuggets in the midst of their five-game home-stand. After clinching back-to-back comeback wins against Golden State and Orlando, everyone was probably ready for a matchup that didn’t involve fingernail biting or a double-digit deficit.

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Brandon Ingram News / Bleacher Report / December 31

Watch: Brandon Ingram buzzer-beater waved off

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / December 31

A Quickley trade, and more predictions for the Toronto Raptors’ second half of the season

The first half of the year has been quite the roller-coaster of emotions for the Toronto Raptors. First the 1-4 start to the season had everyone in a panic, and then the 13-1 stretch where the team peaked as high the 2nd seed had people crowning them champions.

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / December 31

Mo Bamba Contract: What is Raptors Signings’ NBA Salary?

Mo Bamba’s latest NBA opportunity isn’t about a long-term commitment. It’s about timing, leverage, and whether a former lottery pick can force Toronto’s hand before the calendar does.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Nation / December 30

Shead Sparks Stunning Rally as Raptors Erase 21-Point Hole to Stun Magic

Jamal Shead scored a team-high 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17, and the Toronto Raptors mounted a dramatic comeback from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to edge the Orlando Magic 107–106 on Monday night.

Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl (Back) Out At Least One More Week

Starting center Jakob Poeltl is “currently completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening” for his lower back injury and will be reevaluated

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / December 29

Barnes Dominates the Glass as Raptors Outlast Warriors in Overtime Thriller

Scottie Barnes delivered one of the most dominant all-around performances in franchise history, posting 23 points, a career-best 25 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 141–127 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.