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Alijah Martin Makes Compelling Case for Bigger Role With Raptors

The Toronto Raptors pulled away with a 121-107 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night. In a game where they were trailing by 15 points, they managed to rally in the third quarter by posting 38 points, leading to a 70-point second half.

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Raptors 905 fade down stretch in season-opening loss to Skyhawks

The Raptors 905 have plenty of intriguing players this season. Even though they were missing four of them on Friday, there were still a few captivating performances.

Alijah Martin News / Raptors Republic / November 7

Alijah Martin cooks as short-handed Raptors handle the Bucks

No Scottie Barnes. No Immanuel Quickley. No Kawhi Leonard. And somehow, the Raptors still did the job. Toronto headed to Milwaukee without three key players, and after some of the offensive struggles we’ve seen lately, you wouldn’t have been surprised to feel nervous about this one.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / November 7

Raptors vs. Bucks: Jamal Shead puts on a masterclass

The Raptors pulled out a gutsy win without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes or Immanuel Quickley in their second NBA Cup game in Milwaukee versus the Bucks.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6

Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game

The short-handed Toronto Raptors came from as many as 15 points down to top the host Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game littered with career highs.

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Jamal Shead News / Yardbarker / November 7

Jamal Shead's career-high 16 assists help Raptors maul struggling Bucks

There's nothing like coming out big in your first start of the season, and that's exactly what Shead accomplished in his memorable performance.

Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game

Doc Rivers has unflattering assessment of Giannis Antetokounmpo

The 'Last 15-assist game by NBA team' quiz

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

How Raptors’ RJ Barrett Is Evolving His Game to Earn a Big Contract

RJ Barrett has plenty riding on this season. The Toronto Raptors forward is playing in the final year of the four-year, $107 million extension he signed with the New York Knicks in 2022.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Final Injury Report for Raptors-Bucks: Will Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard Play?

The Toronto Raptors are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Raptors vs. Bucks: 5 Questions Beyond the Box Score

The Toronto Raptors are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks for their second NBA Cup game of the year. The Raptors lost to the Orlando Magic in their first Cup game, while the Bucks are beginning their slate in the in-season tournament.

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Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Is Scottie Barnes playing tonight? Raptors vs. Bucks injury report

The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks are set to play on Friday night. Scottie Barnes is among the Raptors listed on the injury report, however. So, with Barnes dealing with an injury concern, is the Raptors star playing tonight vs.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 6

7 Stats in 7 Days: What trends defined the Raptors’ second week?

The Toronto Raptors are now eight games in to the regular season. The majority of those games have been played without their newly acquired star, Kawhi Leonard, so by no means do I believe this to be a complete picture of what the team will look like.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / November 6

Raptors look to claim first NBA Cup win

The Toronto Raptors are looking to secure their first win in the Emirates NBA Cup this season as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, November 6.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

4 Key Storylines: Raptors vs. Bucks

The Toronto Raptors will look to get back in the win column Friday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in their latest NBA Cup matchup.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Raptors vs. Bucks Matchup Could Change RJ Barrett's Role

The Toronto Raptors are bringing their four-game road trip to an end as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Fiserv Forum. The Raptors are 1-2 so far on the trip after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, while completing an improbable comeback victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Grading Every Raptors Starter After 2 Weeks of Action

The Toronto Raptors have gotten out to a turbulent .500 start through the team's first eight games to open the 2026-27 NBA season. The team has endured an injury to star forward Kawhi Leonard, while dealing with some inconsistent performances.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Kawhi Leonard Update: New Details Reveal The True Nature Of Injured Knee

The Toronto Raptors took a major gamble this summer when they opted to reunite with two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard. Costing them Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and two future first-round picks, they added Kawhi with the hope that he could help them in another historic run.