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Can the Cavs Set Their Playoff Tone Against the Raptors?
The 2026 NBA playoffs have taken shape, and the Cleveland Cavaliers look to right the wrongs of years past. This year, the wine and gold will face an old playoff foe in the Toronto Raptors, a team the franchise has familiarity with from its days with LeBron James leading the charge.
Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / April 16
Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley remains day-to-day with hamstring injury
Immanuel Quickley was present at practice on Thursday but did not participate in team drills, instead going through another individual workout as he remains day-to-day.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 16
Raptors lean on Jakob Poeltl as Darko Rajakovic signals bigger role against the Cavs
If the Toronto Raptors have one clear concern heading into a first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it is dealing with the size of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
James Harden News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 16
Raptors vs. Cavs Preview: Expert Q&A on James Harden, Cleveland's Postseason Ceiling
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are on a collision course for a high-stakes postseason matchup. While the Raptors have undergone a significant
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 16
The North Remembers: 2019 Raptors Championship Was a Tactical Masterclass
It's been seven years since the Toronto Raptors last hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy as NBA champions for the first time in franchise history. It wasn't just a victory for the city and the country; it was also a cultural shift for all of Canada.
Chris Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated
It is safe to say that the bridge between Chris Paul and the L.A. Clippers has been burnt to a crisp.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Raptors View: Cavs present familiar challenge in first-round matchup
From a Toronto perspective, this one feels… familiar. As Frank Zicarelli of the Toronto Sun writes, a Cavs-Raptors playoff series still brings back memories of the “LeBronto” era, when LeBron James routinely ended Toronto’s season.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 15
Raptors vs. Cavaliers: Full First Round 2026 Playoff Schedule and Series Preview
The fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors are set to reignite their postseason rivalry with the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2026 Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 15
Raptors announce first round broadcast schedule
The Toronto Raptors are making their return to their NBA playoffs this season against the Cleveland Cavaliers and today, the team announced the broadcast schedule for this first-round series.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26
We’ve got the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The NBA Playoffs are finally her, and the top 16 teams will duke it out in a battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 15
3 things the Raptors can do to beat the Cavs
So, you may have read Louis’ mammoth piece about this, and if you haven’t I recommend you do, but I’m going for short and sweet on this one. Here’s 3 things
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 15
How life after Toronto has fared for former Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2021–22 season, a clear sign that the franchise has moved out of its recent transition and into a more defined direction.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Cavs-Raptors entire series schedule released
Now we’ve got the full picture. After locking in the No. 4 seed, the Cavs officially know the entire first-round schedule against the No. 5 Raptors. Game 1 was already set for Saturday.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Cavs know what to expect from Raptors: ‘We just have to play our game’
The Cavaliers didn’t have to wait long to learn their playoff fate. After Sunday’s regular-season finale, players and coaches gathered in the locker room at Rocket Arena, eyes on the TV as the Celtics and Magic wrapped up the East bracket.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 14
Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett Lead Raptors to Defiant Playoff Berth
It's been six months since the Toronto Raptors started training camp, but the end destination from a journey that started in Calgary is exactly where the team imagined they would be.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes earn ‘no pushovers’ props before Cavs playoff showdown
A battle-hardened Toronto Raptors arrive to the postseason as the No. 5 seed from the East, but that is hardly enough for them to be counted among the conference’s elite.
Toronto Raptors News / EasySportz / April 13
Cavs vs Raptors First-Round Series Preview and Prediction
The 4 vs. 5 matchup in the Eastern Conference is usually where things get interesting, and this year’s series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors fits that mold perfectly.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 13
Raptors Clinch Playoff Berth With Dominant Win Over Nets
The Toronto Raptors secured their place in the postseason with a 136-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The result closed out the regular season and confirmed Toronto’s return to the playoffs for the first time in four years.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Raptors secure No. 5 seed with win over Nets
Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / April 12
Raptors Clinch Final Playoff Seed In East
The Raptors have clinched a playoff spot in the East after beating the Nets 136-101. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance in four years. Scottie Barnes closed out his season with an 18-point triple-double, while RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram contributed 26 and 25 points, respectively.
A.J. Lawson News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Raptors Converting A.J. Lawson To Standard Contract
The Raptors are promoting two-way player A.J. Lawson to a standard contract that covers the rest of 2025/26, agents Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed
As the NBA playoff field takes shape in the final days of the regular season, the New York Knicks now officially know their place.
Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Nation / April 12
Ingram Scores 38 As Raptors Strengthen Playoff Position With Win Over Heat
The Toronto Raptors moved closer to securing a playoff berth with a 128-114 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Brandon Ingram led the performance with a season-high 38 points, guiding Toronto through a strong second-half effort.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Heat stumble into play-in for fourth straight season
Not only did the Miami Heat lose Tuesday for the ninth time in their last dozen games, but the defeat sent them into the play-in tournament for the fourth season in a row.
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