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This trade offer gets Ja Morant to Raptors

The Toronto Raptors could be among the teams interested in a potential trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who is in trade rumors after NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the team is entertaining calls for the former All-Star.

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Barrett exits, shorthanded Raptors fall to Celtics for eighth straight loss in Boston

From a buzzer-beater to a beatdown in Beantown, the shorthanded Toronto Raptors suffered yet another loss in Boston against the Celtics 125-117 Friday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 10

Five numbers to know from Raptors loss against Celtics

The Toronto Raptors are picking up the pieces after losing to the Boston Celtics by a score of 125-117 inside TD Garden. The Raptors struggled without Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, both of whom missed their first game of the season after playing in the first 38.

Alijah Martin News / Raptors Republic / January 10

Raptors film room: Alijah Martin shines in loss to Celtics

It was a valiant effort from the Toronto Raptors versus the Boston Celtics, as they pushed the 3rd seeded team in the Eastern Conference despite missing Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic gives initial update on RJ Barrett injury

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett exited late in the fourth quarter of Toronto’s 125–117 loss to the Boston Celtics after suffering a left ankle injury.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Raptors’ Alijah Martin bursts onto scene with fierce poster dunk over Derrick White

Alijah Martin recorded his first points that included a remarkable poster dunk over Derrick White. during the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / January 9

Raptors' RJ Barrett suffers left ankle injury in loss to Celtics

Raptors wing RJ Barrett suffered a left ankle injury in late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s eventual loss at Boston.

Celtics extend hot stretch, extinguish Raptors' winning streak

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

NBA News / Raptors HQ / January 9

Shorthanded Raptors fall to Celtics despite bench performance

The Toronto Raptors closed out their brief road trip in a matchup against the Boston Celtics. Shorthanded and facing a hot-handed Celtics team almost at full strength proved to be too much for the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 9

Depleted Raptors score well, lose with honour to Celtics

Moral victories are a funny thing. When an NBA team is bad, and losing constantly, it’s all you can find. And the Toronto Raptors found plenty of moral victories over the last two seasons, certainly.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 9

Raptors fight without Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, but lose to Celtics

The Toronto Raptors are seeing their losing streak snap at the hands of the Boston Celtics by a score of 125-117 inside TD Garden. The Raptors came into the game without three starters in Jakob Poeltl (back), Brandon Ingram (thumb) and Scottie Barnes (knee), but Toronto doesn't want to use that as an excuse.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

Anthony Davis News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 9

Anthony Davis injury kills potential Raptors trade

The Toronto Raptors are one of the teams to watch in the trade market, especially with Dallas Mavericks centre Anthony Davis reportedly available. Davis' career hasn't gone according to plan with the Mavs after being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers for Luka Doncic nearly a year ago.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 9

What can the Raptors do against the Celtic juggernaut?

In 2023, the Celtics swept the season series against the Raptors. In 2024, they did it again. In 2025, the Raptors stole one game, but were unable to force a tie.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / January 9

Raptors Rumors: Anthony Davis, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji

The Raptors have at least kicked the tires on Anthony Davis. More specifically, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca confirmed that Toronto has conveyed “exploratory interest” in Davis, but he remains skeptical that a deal with the Mavericks ultimately comes together.