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Raptors Free Agency Plans Should Include Veteran Guard

The Toronto Raptors are going to have to make some shrewd moves in free agency because they don't have a lot of ability to sign long-term impact players.

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Raptors Could Sign Warriors Guard in Free Agency

The Toronto Raptors are riding with their roster going into the postseason, but this summer should bring some change to the organization. Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley suggests that the Raptors should sign Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / March 28

Raptors Control Second Half To Beat Pelicans 119-106 Behind Barnes’ All-Around Game

Scottie Barnes led a balanced Toronto effort with 23 points and 12 assists as the Raptors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday night. Toronto built its lead early, maintained control through the middle quarters, and managed the pace late to secure the result.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 27

Raptors move up playoff race with win vs. Pelicans

Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 12 assists, five teammates scored in double figures and the host Toronto Raptors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday night.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / March 27

Raptors and Pelicans rematch in Toronto

This is a revenge game for the Toronto Raptors. Sort of. Some have said that the Raps’ last loss to the Pelicans and the brutal staredown Jamal Shead suffered at the hands of Dejounte Murray were the catalyst to the Raptors getting their act back together and winning three games in a row.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Final Injury Report for Pelicans-Raptors: Will Immanuel Quickley, Trey Murphy III Play?

The Toronto Raptors are at home on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup. Toronto enters Friday’s game with a 40-32 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Keon Ellis News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 27

This Signing Solves Raptors 3-Point Shooting Problems

The Toronto Raptors are one of 10 teams in the NBA that make fewer than 35 per cent of their 3-point attempts. This offseason, the Raptors are going to need to add players that shoot the ball better than the people on their roster.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 27

Raptors 905 drop important game to last-placed Herd

According to head coach Drew Jones, the Raptors 905 approached Thursday morning’s game against the Wisconsin Herd like it was a playoff game. That’s been their mantra of late.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / March 27

How RJ Barrett and the Raptors bully their way to baskets: Folk’s Smoke

Welcome to my coach’s corner! This is a weekly column wherein I look at the Toronto Raptors ‘big-picture concepts, trends, and abilities through the prism of an individual play, set, or alignment.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 27

As Pelicans visit, Raptors must stack wins to guarantee top-six playoff spot

The Toronto Raptors will play beyond the regular season for the first time since 2022. That is all they know for certain. They could finish anywhere from fifth to 10th in the Eastern Conference, so every game -- beginning with the one against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night -- is important to their seeding.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 27

Raptors Have Something to Prove vs. Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors are playing the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:30 p.m. ET inside Scotiabank Arena. Fans can watch the game on Sportsnet or stream it on NBA League Pass.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 27

Wolfond: How Rajakovic and Ingram’s compromise has defined Raptors’ season

When the Toronto Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram last February, the confusion from some corners of the NBA community (very much including the Raptors community) was loud.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 26

Winners And Losers From Raptors vs. Clippers

The Toronto Raptors are all going home losers against the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 119-94, but other players had better individual performances than others.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 26

Can Ja’Kobe Walter be Raptors playoff X-Factor?

It goes without saying that self-awareness can carry a player far in the NBA. Not just understanding strengths and weaknesses, but realizing what’s required on a given team.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / March 26

Raptors stifled by Clippers defense in blowout loss

The Toronto Raptors traveled to Intuit Dome to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers on the road, and they were simply outclassed. The Clippers are

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 26

The Raptors are back on thin ice

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm. From the latest on the QR: “Fultz: Fultz played 9 minutes and didn’t record much in the stat department outside of 2 assists to Sandro Mamukelshvilli in the third quarter which were both triples.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 24

Contending Raptors, Clippers out to boost playoff positioning

The Toronto Raptors close out a pivotal, five-game road trip on Wednesday against a Los Angeles Clippers team jockeying for positioning in the Western Conference postseason race.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Has Ja’Kobe Walter Become an Important Piece for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors entered this season focused on development and finding long-term pieces around their core. While much of the attention has been on players like Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, another name has quietly entered the conversation: Ja’Kobe Walter.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Nation / March 25

RJ Barrett Leads Raptors’ Shooting Surge In 143-127 Win Over Jazz

RJ Barrett scored 27 points and helped power a high-efficiency offensive display as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Utah Jazz 143-127 on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins elite company after career-high game

Even with most believing the Utah Jazz have been focused more on the future than on this season all year, their rookie sensation guard Ace Bailey has been busy showing why future success may come sooner than some think. At just 19, Bailey has already etched his name in NBA history.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

Draymond Green responds to diss from ex-Lakers champion

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer to send Magic to fifth straight loss

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Brandon Ingram News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Raptors Announce Brandon Ingram News After Removal From Lineup

The Toronto Raptors have dropped to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and will do their best to avoid free falling in the standings. If Toronto

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Raptors signing former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz to 10-day deal

The Raptors are signing veteran guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Toronto had an open roster spot, so no move is needed.

Markelle Fultz News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA

A former No. 1 overall pick is getting the chance to return to the NBA, at least for a brief stint.

Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Raptors Announce Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley Injury Updates Before Jazz Game

As the Toronto Raptors prepare for their matchup against the Utah Jazz, the team has received key updates ahead of the game. The Raptors have been one of the stronger teams in the Eastern Conference this season, currently sitting as the No.

Brandon Ingram News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns

The Toronto Raptors couldn’t handle the banged-up Phoenix Suns on Sunday, partly because Brandon Ingram had one of those brutal outings. Ingram is averaging