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Battle’s Hot Shooting Lifts Raptors Past Cavs 112-101 in NBA Cup Opener

Jamison Battle delivered a breakout performance, scoring 20 points on perfect shooting and draining a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final minutes to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-101 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.

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Raptors look to build momentum against Grizzlies

The Toronto Raptors will be out to win two in a row for the first time this season Sunday night when they host the spiraling Memphis Grizzlies. The Raptors snapped a four-game losing streak Friday night when they earned a 112-101 road victory over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Cup game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 1

Three potential trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies' (3-3) 2025-26 season is just six games old, yet issues have already begun to arise with star point guard Ja Morant.

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Kyle Lowry News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 1

Raptors may have made mistake with Kyle Lowry

The Toronto Raptors are four years removed from trading franchise point guard Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat. Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley believes the Raptors are still regretting the value they got from Lowry.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 1

Raptors improve defensively against a depleted Cavs roster

The Cavs, well, weren’t quite the Cavs. They were missing their All-Stars in Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, the red-hot Sam Merrill, and big man Jarrett Allen.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 1

Raptors have one thing to fix moving forward

The Toronto Raptors are figuring out how to make the adjustments from last season to this one as they hope to dig themselves out of the early hole they've been in.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 31

Cavs run out of bodies, and gas, in NBA Cup loss to Raptors

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 112-101 home loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. 1. Evan Mobley did everything he could. But when you’re missing five regulars, including two All-Stars … well, that’s a mighty tall mountain to climb.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31

Balanced-scoring Raptors end skid with win over Cavaliers

Brandon Ingram collected 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists while RJ Barrett and Jamison Battle also had 20 points apiece as the visiting Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 112-101 in the NBA Cup opener for both teams on Friday.

Jarrett Allen News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 31

Raptors' NBA Cup opponents all provide tough challenges

The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for their NBA Cup run, hoping to make some noise for the first time in the league's in-season tournament. Beginning with their Halloween matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Raptors will play four games against their East Group A opponents.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / October 31

Down big pieces, Raptors and Cavs start off NBA Cup

The Raptors continue their road trip, heading north from Texas to Ohio, where they’ll get their first look at this season’s Cleveland Cavaliers squad. The two teams will kick off the third annual NBA Cup in the Rocket Arena, competing for first blood in the tournament, and the first steps to the pile of cash awarded to the victors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 31

The Toronto Raptors have a ‘big’ problem

The NBA has often been a league dominated by big men, centers like Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Hakeem Olajuwon. Those over seven feet tall have an inherent advantage when it comes to a sport that involves putting a ball through a hoop ten feet off the ground.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / October 30

The Toronto Raptors’ biggest problem has been identified after 1-4 start

After winning their first game of the season the Toronto Raptors are looking for answers after dropping four straight games. The Toronto Raptors have started 1-4 for the second straight season in a row.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA Draft on SI / October 30

Raptors' Collin Murray-Boyles Shows Promise in First Start

After scoring 19 points , grabbing three rebounds and adding four stocks (steals and blocks) in his second game, Collin Murray-Boyles registered his first career start in Toronto’s 139-121 loss to the Houston Rockets. Murray-Boyles started in favor of Jakob Poetl, who missed the game due to lower back stiffness .

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30

NBA Notes: Raptors, Jakob Poeltl, Celtics, Baylor Scheierman, Sixers

Toronto was short on size Wednesday and it showed. The Raptors were outrebounded 53-22 in a loss to the Rockets, with center Jakob Poeltl sidelined by back tightness.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 30

Can the Raptors defense ever deliver on its promise?

It’s Christmas Day in Camelot, and King Arthur is hosting a grand feast at the Round Table. Suddenly, as the knights enjoy their dinner, the Green Knight, a physically imposing tree-like figure, bursts into the great hall and declares a challenge: any knight who lands a blow on him shall receive his powerful Green Axe, a magnificent weapon.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 30

Raptors star calls out poor defense after another big loss

The Toronto Raptors have surrendered at least 118 points in each of their first five games so far this season. Unsurprisingly, the poor defense has led to a 1-4 start, which includes a four-game losing streak.

Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Raptors rookie has wild reaction to finding out how ‘insanely strong’ Steven Adams is

Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles got his first career start against the Houston Rockets and an unforgettable introduction to NBA physicality courtesy of Steven Adams.

RJ Barrett News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Raptors’ RJ Barrett caught on video destroying sign on way to locker room

Frustration finally boiled over for RJ Barrett on Thursday night. After yet another disappointing loss, the Toronto Raptors’ fourth straight defeat to open the 2025-26 NBA season, Barrett was seen kicking and toppling a wet floor sign in anger while heading to the locker room, a moment that quickly went viral on social media.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 30

'They Just Manhandled Us' – Toronto Raptors Coach Laments the Team’s Lack of Size in Loss Vs. Houston Rockets

The Toronto Raptors suffered their fourth consecutive loss, following a 139-121 home defeat against the Houston Rockets, and head coach Darko Rajakovic pointed to the team’s size disadvantage as the most significant reason for the result.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Darko Rajakovic points to Rockets game disaster that left Raptors ‘punked’

If there’s any game on the schedule where the Toronto Raptors could ill-afford to miss starting center Jakob Poeltl, it’s against the Houston Rockets — a team that makes life a living hell on the glass.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / NBA Draft on SI / October 28

Collin Murray-Boyles Scores 19, First NBA Points in Raptors' Loss

The Toronto Raptors are still rebuilding, evident in their 1-3 start to the season. They have plenty of promising pieces, but they aren't quite a playoff lock yet.

RJ Barrett News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

Raptors’ RJ Barrett Opens Up About Potential Contract Extension

The Toronto Raptors are 1-1 to start 2025-26, going from feathering the Atlanta Hawks to being hung on the Milwaukee Bucks wall. Averaging 127.0 points per game (sixth in the NBA) with a 111.0 defensive rating (eighth in the NBA), they have the potential to be formidable at both ends.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23