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If Raptors Star Scottie Barnes Fixes This, He Might Become MVP

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has truly taken a step in the right direction this season. Barnes is helping the Raptors reach new heights, and he is expected to lead the team to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili Might Be Playing Too Well For Raptors

When the Toronto Raptors signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to a one-year deal, they were expecting him to be a part of the rotation, but he has excelled beyond expectations.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 25

Raptors nearly complete improbable comeback amid game of wild runs

At one point, it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunder might lose only two games all season. On Tuesday, they came close to losing both of their games against the Toronto Raptors. The game started out rote and slowly brewed and boiled until it became an all-out slugfest between the two defensive juggernauts. Basketball is a game of runs?

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 25

How should the Raptors close the season?

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Louis’ piece: “Barnes was very good. But such things are not the building blocks of efficient team-wide offence.

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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?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 25

Five Stats to Know After Raptors Lose vs. Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are facing an unfamiliar feeling in the second half of the season after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 116-107. It's the first loss for the Raptors in nearly two weeks, but they could not figure out how to weather the Thunder and their attack in the second and third quarters.

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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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 25

Three Takeaways From Raptors' Loss vs. Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after losing 116-107 to the Oklahoma City Thunder inside Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors started out hot in the first quarter and even had a 10-point lead at one point.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / February 25

Raptors film room: Thunder’s defense exposed a fatal flaw

The Raptors can’t win if they can’t score in the paint. That’s the truth. And it might prove fatal down the road. On a tough loss to an undermanned OKC team: Here’s Louis Zatzman on the loss: When Barnes was in the game, the Raptors were serious contenders.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25

Raptors’ loss to Thunder highlights a concerning trend

The Toronto Raptors, on Tuesday night, suffered a disappointing 116-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. What made this loss all the more disappointing

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / February 24

OKC defense too much for Toronto Raptors

“You can’t curate your circumstances,” said Mark Daigneault before the Oklahoma City Thunder played the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, and that stuck with me.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / February 24

Raptors Injury News: Scottie Barnes Questionable for matchup with Spurs after suffering Right Quad Bruise

The Raptors have announced that two-time All-Star Scottie Barnes has sustained a right quad bruise injury late in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he’s been labelled questionable right away after a quick diagnosis.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Raptors news: Is Scottie Barnes playing tonight vs. Thunder after missing last game for personal reasons?

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night looking to extend their recent run of form. The defending champions have won four of their last five games and are up against a team that has also generated momentum with two wins on the bounce.

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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 24

Raptors Defence Impresses, But It Isn't Shown in Power Rankings

The Toronto Raptors are undefeated in the second half of the season so far, taking care of business against the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks in back-to-back games.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / February 24

Toronto Raptors look to sweep season series against OKC Thunder

The Toronto Raptors hit the ground running coming off the All-Star break, with road wins against Chicago and Milwaukee. Now, they return to Toronto to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are a league-best 44-14.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

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The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 24

Raptors' Brandon Ingram Has One Thing Holding Him Back

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been excellent in his first season with the team. Ingram is averaging 22 points per game while shooting just over 47 per cent from the field.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 24

Toronto Raptors prospect power rankings: Murray-Boyles retains top spot, Battle impresses

Welcome to the Toronto Raptors prospect power rankings, a recurring piece that will recap and rank every Toronto Raptors prospect weekly. A “prospect” will be defined as any rookie, player on a two-way contract, player who has been on assignment, or anyone currently on the Raptors 905.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 24

This Player Might Be Raptors' X-Factor

The Toronto Raptors are making their push in maturation as they try to make the playoffs for the first time in four years. In order to do that, the Raptors will need all of their parts to become whole.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 23

Raptors try to sweep season series as Thunder visit Toronto

One team will emerge with a three-game winning streak Tuesday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors. The Thunder will also aim to avenge their 103-101 home loss to the Raptors on Jan.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

The Toronto Raptors Start Strong After the All-Star Break

The Toronto Raptors opened the post-All-Star break stretch with back-to-back wins, defeating the Bulls and the Bucks while showing signs of improved stability and offensive rhythm.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / February 24

Raptors Beat Bucks 122-94, Snap Milwaukee’s Three-Game Winning Streak

Immanuel Quickley poured in 32 points as the Toronto Raptors rolled to a dominant 122-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, halting Milwaukee’s three-game surge.

Immanuel Quickley News / Field Level Media / February 22

Immanuel Quickley (32 points) powers Raptors past Bucks

Immanuel Quickly scored 32 points and dished nine assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 122-94 victory over the host Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Which Young Raptors Player Is Most Likely to Break Out Next?

The Toronto Raptors continue to lean on internal development as the foundation of their future. With the second half of the season approaching, the focus shifts toward which young players could take a meaningful leap and solidify themselves as long-term rotation pieces.

Chris Paul News / Yardbarker / February 13