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Raptors lose to Zombie Nuggets in most painful way imaginable after Brandon Ingram prayer

The Toronto Raptors experienced a terrible loss this Wednesday. Their game against the Denver Nuggets was supposed to be a cakewalk. With Nikola Jokic joining the many Nuggets players who are already injured, Toronto was a heavy favorite to win the contest and enter 2026 with a win.

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Raptors take heartbreaking loss vs. Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors are going into the new year with a bit of disappointment after a 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. Even though the Nuggets came into the contest without Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson, Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon due to injury, they had their bench step up to the plate in a big way against the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 1

Raptors feign comeback on NYE

BI3’s miracle bank shot was as fake as the comeback the Raptors should never have been trying to make. At the very least, it gave the Scotiabank crowd something to be excited for while social media raged with negativity. The Raptors were a fingertip away from sending the game to overtime, but paid the price for their atrocious start.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 1

Raptors face several revenge games in January schedule

It's officially the new year, and the Toronto Raptors are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The team currently sits in fourth place in the standings, which puts them in the running towards hosting a playoff series in the spring.

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Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / January 1

Raptors Film Room: Brandon Ingram nearly saves the day

The Toronto Raptors lost to a decimated Denver Nuggets team, which was missing four starters, including Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas. Brandon Ingram had a chance to redeem the team but his game-tying shot was called off.

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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.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 31

Raptors ring in the new year with loss to the depleted Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors faced the Denver Nuggets in the midst of their five-game home-stand. After clinching back-to-back comeback wins against Golden State and Orlando, everyone was probably ready for a matchup that didn’t involve fingernail biting or a double-digit deficit.

Brandon Ingram News / Bleacher Report / December 31

Watch: Brandon Ingram buzzer-beater waved off

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 31

Raptors may have regret with trade

The Toronto Raptors are a team that has done a lot of right in the last 12 months, but they haven't been perfect. The Raptors traded Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat as part of the Jimmy Butler blockbuster that sent him to the Golden State Warriors.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 31

Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week: Scottie Barnes has a monstrous game to kick start five-game homestand

We’re back for week four of the Top 10 Plays of the Week, and in this edition, we had three games to pick from, starting with the embarrassing loss against the Washington Wizards to the miraculous comeback win at home against the Orlando Magic.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / December 31

A Quickley trade, and more predictions for the Toronto Raptors’ second half of the season

The first half of the year has been quite the roller-coaster of emotions for the Toronto Raptors. First the 1-4 start to the season had everyone in a panic, and then the 13-1 stretch where the team peaked as high the 2nd seed had people crowning them champions.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 31

Top Raptors Stories of 2025: The Toronto Raptors are going to go for it

The Raptors eye early start on New Year’s resolutions against Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors didn’t wait for the calendar to turn for a reason to initiate the early stages of a sorely needed transformation. They’re still a long way from being the type of team they want to be.

Toronto Raptors News / EssentiallySports / December 31

Mo Bamba Contract: What is Raptors Signings’ NBA Salary?

Mo Bamba’s latest NBA opportunity isn’t about a long-term commitment. It’s about timing, leverage, and whether a former lottery pick can force Toronto’s hand before the calendar does.

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RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / December 30

Raptors Injury News: RJ Barrett in for matchup against Denver Nuggets

RJ Barrett will be returning from load management in tomorrow’s home matchup against the 2023 NBA Champions, the Denver Nuggets. Barrett made his return from a right knee sprain that kept him out for over a month on Sunday, December 28, in a crazy come-from-behind overtime win at home against the Golden State Warriors.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic’s blunt reaction to Immanuel Quickley finishing Magic game on bench

On Monday evening, the Toronto Raptors picked up another win with a thrilling 107-106 home victory over the Orlando Magic. The Raptors trailed this game by as many as 21 points on the second night of a back to back, but the win was secured when Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s three-pointer clanked off the rim at the buzzer.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Nation / December 30

Shead Sparks Stunning Rally as Raptors Erase 21-Point Hole to Stun Magic

Jamal Shead scored a team-high 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17, and the Toronto Raptors mounted a dramatic comeback from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to edge the Orlando Magic 107–106 on Monday night.

Scottie Barnes News / Hardwood Heroics / December 30

'He’s Supposed to Be in the DPOY Talks' – Toronto Raptors Guard Endorses Scottie Barnes’ All-Defense Consideration This Season

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead believes that Scottie Barnes should be one of the top candidates for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award, especially after last night’s 107-106 win over the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29

Raptors dig out of 21-point hole to steal game from Magic

Reserve Jamal Shead scored 19 points as the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the visiting Orlando Magic 107-106. Brandon Ingram added 17 points for the Raptors, who have won two straight.

Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl (Back) Out At Least One More Week

Starting center Jakob Poeltl is “currently completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening” for his lower back injury and will be reevaluated

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / December 29

Barnes Dominates the Glass as Raptors Outlast Warriors in Overtime Thriller

Scottie Barnes delivered one of the most dominant all-around performances in franchise history, posting 23 points, a career-best 25 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 141–127 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / December 28