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Raptors Use Big Third Quarter To Crush Hawks In Opener 138-118

After a close first half, the Toronto Raptors outscored the Atlanta Hawks 45-28 in the third quarter to pull away and coast to a 138-118 win on Wednesday night.

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Brandon Ingram Might Be the Missing Piece the Raptors Needed

Toronto’s new forward shows immediate chemistry in record-setting opening night win over the Hawks The Toronto Raptors are a young, evolving squad. The arrival of Brandon Ingram — a multi-dimensional forward with proven credentials — may be the missing piece they’ve been hunting.

RJ Barrett News / Field Level Media / October 22

RJ Barrett, Raptors take down Hawks in season opener

RJ Barrett scored 25 points to lead seven players in double figures and help the visiting Toronto Raptors roll to a 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 22

Raptors set franchise record in blowout win vs. Hawks

With the Eastern Conference in flux, several teams made renovations to their rosters in an attempt to plant a flag on one of the available playoff spots.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23

10 takeaways from NBA's first full night of games: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks

From rookie debuts to rising stars to disappointing teams, here are 10 takeaways from the NBA's first full night of games.

VJ Edgecombe has historic debut for 76ers in comeback win over Celtics

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 22

Raptors reveal 2025-26 opening night roster

The Toronto Raptors are going into the season with 14 standard contracts and 3 two-way players that will shuttle back and forth from the G League. Here's a look at the Raptors going into opening night: Rajakovic is in his third year as the head coach of the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 22

Positive plays from the Raptors’ final preseason game

OK, the games are about to begin. The preseason was a mixed bag and while the Toronto Raptors finished with a 4-2 record, some of the process was less promising.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Tracy McGrady Admits His Concerns for the Toronto Raptors

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Raptors have gone under the radar. They have some talented players on the roster, but questions have been raised about the players' fit alongside each other.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21

Reinforced Raptors, Hawks hatching playoff plans

The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, two teams that failed to make the NBA playoffs a year ago, bring high aspirations into their season opener on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

Tracy McGrady says two Toronto Raptors players must put their ego aside, ‘my only gripe…’

The Toronto Raptors have high expectations going into this season. After a couple of rebuilding years, the Toronto Raptors have put together a team that can compete in the East.

Gradey Dick News / Raptors Republic / October 22

Raptors pick up Dick, Walter rookie deal options

The Toronto Raptors continue to make roster decisions ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, announcing they have exercised the fourth-year option on Gradey Dick’s rookie contract and the third-year option on Ja’Kobe Walter’s deal.

Ochai Agbaji News / Raptors Republic / October 21

Raptors, Agbaji fail to reach contract extension

After a breakout season with Toronto in his first full year as a Raptor, Ochai Agbaji and the team were unable to agree on a contract extension before Monday’s deadline (October 21).

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Darko Rajakovic reveals Raptors identity going into season

The Toronto Raptors are going into the third season with Darko Rajakovic as the team's head coach. Rajakovic has a vision for the Raptors as the team goes into the season.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Raptors season can go one of three ways

The Toronto Raptors are a team that can go in a number of different directions this season. The Raptors are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022, but after winning only 30 games last season, the team will have to make a considerable jump in order to make that happen.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 16