Toronto Raptors: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Raptors News / Stadium Rant / December 6

Glorilla Spills Tea on Brandon Ingram Romance

Rapper Glorilla revealed on Complex that she met her New Orleans Pelicans small forward and boyfriend, Brandon Ingram at a Memphis Grizzlies game last Thanksgiving.

Darko Rajakovic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Darko Rajakovic explains the reason Toronto Raptors lost a second game to the Charlotte Hornets

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the biggest surprises in the Eastern Conference this season. They are competing near the top of the Eastern Conference, but they have hit a bit of a skid recently.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 6

Grading the Toronto Raptors so far

Samson Folk details the Raptors season up until this point. From Louis’ piece: “And so Toronto’s recent answer to their second test of the season is not permanent.

Chris Paul News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 6

In contrast to Ball’s malaise, Ingram and Raptors have opportunity for more

With time running out in the first half, Brandon Ingram formed up at the top of the floor and banged a quick-trigger triple. It was the most decisive play the

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 6

This Raptors trait makes them potential contenders

The Toronto Raptors are battling adversity this season as they tried to return to the playoffs for the first time in four years. The Raptors have been an interesting team to watch over the first quarter of the season, competing at a level higher than most expected them to.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 6

Raptors 905 lean on ‘we over me’ approach in record-tying win against Go-Go

TORONTO — No game is created equal. And for a Raptors 905 team that’s off to its best start in franchise history, every win has been slightly different — consisting of its own obstacles that have been overcome and a wide variety of high-note performances along the way.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 6

Raptors fall to Hornets in embarassing fashion

After a heart-breaking, yet historic loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, the Raptors had their third matchup in two weeks with the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 6

Five numbers to know after Raptors' disappointing loss vs. Hornets

The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after a 111-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets inside Scotiabank Arena. It's the second loss to the Hornets in a week, falling to them on the road in Charlotte in overtime, and now this time in Toronto.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / December 5

Raptors Film Room: Brandon Ingram struggles in loss to Hornets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MEgjOIHqzc Yikes. That was bad. Brandon Ingram had his worst game as a Raptor as Toronto lost to the Hornets. The Raptors have now lost 4 of their last five games.

Darko Rajakovic News / Raptors HQ / December 5

‘You can’t control winning’ says Raptors coach as they lose to Hornets

“We can’t control winning,” Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said on Friday evening. On a cold December night, the Raptors prepared to play their second game of a back-to-back, their 5th game in seven nights.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 5

Jamison Battle exits Friday night’s game with a left ankle sprain

Early in the fourth quarter, Jamison Battle exited Friday’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets after tweaking his ankle contesting a three-pointer. The X-rays have come back negative and he is considered day-to-day.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 5

The Raptors’ offence a sloppy, arrhythmic mess against Hornets

Ginger Baker was a brilliant drummer and, if reports are to be believed, something of a mess of a man. He blended rhythms like a fusion restaurant and was one of the best drummers in the world in the 1960s, even joining former bandmate Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton in supergroup Cream.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 5

Bill Simmons says he has completely changed his mind about Scottie Barnes this season

Scottie Barnes came into this season with a lot of pressure to perform at a high level. The Toronto Raptors went all-in on building the team around Scottie Barnes after trading OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 5

Three Raptors trade targets that could make them a contender

The Toronto Raptors should be going into the trade season with the idea of being a buyer. As one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors have the potential to grow with a trade or two.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 5

Why Raptors need RJ Barrett back soon from injury

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett remains on the sidelines with the knee sprain that he suffered on Nov. 23. Since Barrett's injury, the Raptors are 4-3, a far cry from their 12-5 record they had before he went down.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 5