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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 10

Raptors lose, but continue proving Ja’Kobe Walter their most complete role player in years

The night the spacemen came home, the Toronto Raptors were similarly sent packing by the New York Knicks. But also as with the crew of the Artemis II, the Raptors did not come home empty-handed.

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 10

Raptors' Brandon Ingram Has to Shed 'Overrated' Label

The Toronto Raptors are officially back in the postseason conversation, sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 45-35 record. A big reason behind the team's return to the postseason picture is Brandon Ingram, who averaged 21.5 points per game and was an All-Star this season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 10

Raptors Injury News: Quickley, Murray-Boyles out vs. Knicks

The Toronto Raptors will be without two top players for a game with major playoff implications. Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis have all been ruled out for Toronto’s game in New York against the Knicks on Friday, the Raptors announced.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 10

Raptors vs. Knicks Preview: How Toronto Can Clinch a Top-6 Seed Tonight

The Toronto Raptors enter Madison Square Garden tonight with a postseason berth on the line. After an up and down season, a victory over the New York Knicks

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10

Raptors in must-win game vs. Knicks as they work to avoid play-in

It's been four long years since the Toronto Raptors competed in the postseason. To avoid a potential Eastern Conference play-in slot, the Raptors can't lose to a team that has owned them for nearly as long.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 10

The Raptors are looking for a playoff X-Factor

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Samson’s piece: “Ingram was just as important in the close of the quarter as he was in the opening.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks: Prediction, Preview, Odds

Atlantic Division NBA action on Friday evening, and we will see the Toronto Raptors tangle with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 10

Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies

The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything. The Hawks and Raptors are tied at 45-35 with two games left, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker after its win over Miami.

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 9

Raptors Defeat Heat For Second Straight Game; 5 Key Takeaways

The Toronto Raptors didn’t just beat the Miami Heat again – they controlled them. In a 128-114 win, Toronto overcame Miami’s red-hot 56% shooting by dominating the details: a +19 edge at the free throw line, a +9 turnover margin, and a commanding grip on the game flow, leading for 84% of the night and building a lead as large as 26.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / April 9

Toronto completes season sweep of Miami, winning 128-114.

Before the game, Miami Heat Head Coach, Erik Spoelstra hinted at a better game between desperate teams after a “disappointing” matchup on Tuesday. Unfortunately for Erik, none of his players got the memo.

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Brandon Ingram News / Field Level Media / April 9

Brandon Ingram nets 38 as Raptors sweep four games from Heat

Brandon Ingram scored 23 of his 38 points in the first half Thursday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Miami Heat 128-114. The Raptors (45-35) swept the four-game season series with the Heat (41-39) and moved one-half game ahead of Orlando and into sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 9

Raptors Embrace Playoff Mentality in 'Series' vs. Heat

The Toronto Raptors are treating their games against the Miami Heat this week like a playoff series. Following a dominant 121-95 win against the Heat on Tuesday night, the locker room message was clear in that the job was not finished.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 8

Raptors hope to tighten hold on playoff spot with sweep of Heat

The Toronto Raptors aim to tighten their hold on a playoff spot Thursday night when they go for a sweep of the season series against the visiting Miami Heat.

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The 'Most active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?

NBA News / Raptors Nation / April 8

Raptors Dominate Heat, Secure Playoff Positioning Edge

The Toronto Raptors delivered a decisive 121-95 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, strengthening their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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.

Mavs respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves' MRI

Draymond Green offers a sharp criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Wizards in full-blown tank mode with Anthony Davis-Trae Young injury news

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Unexpected rookie scores 40 points

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Nando de Colo News / Hoops Rumors / April 7

Former NBA Guard Nando De Colo Announces Plans To Retire

French guard Nando De Colo has confirmed to BeBasket that he intends to retire at the end of the 2025/26 season, as BasketNews.com relays. “To be transparent, this will be my last season,” he said.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Air Jordan 7 ‘Raptors’ Returns After 15 Years — This OG Might Run 2027

The Air Jordan 7 “Raptors” are returning after a 15-year hiatus. They earned their nickname from a colorway that mirrors the Toronto Raptors—despite the franchise not even existing when the OGs dropped in 1992.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Nation / April 4

Barrett Leads Raptors Past Injury-Hit Grizzlies 128-96

RJ Barrett scored 25 points as the Toronto Raptors pulled away early and never let up in a 128-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Toronto built a lead in the first half, extended it in the third quarter, and controlled the game through the final minutes.