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Scottie Barnes leaves game, returns after negative x-ray

During tonight’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Raptors forward Scottie Barnes went to the locker room after suffering an injury to his left thumb.

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Jakob Poeltl available for Tuesday night matchup against Milwaukee

After four games, the Toronto Raptors will have their starting center back. After leaving a game early with a back injury, Jakob Poeltl has been ruled

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 4

Raptors 905 announce basketball operations and coaching changes

There have been some changes to the Raptors 905 that were announced yesterday, pertaining to their coaching and front office staff. Scott Brown Jr. who

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 4

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Raptors soar into Toronto after dramatic win

RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram are forming a dynamic duo for the Toronto Raptors, who will look for more heroics from the pair when they play host to the Milwaukee Bucks for the second time in 12 days on Tuesday.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 4

The Raptors Offense is Humming + A Rematch w/ Giannis

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. The fellas discuss the matchup with the Bucks and focus on these points: Myles Turner’s lack of rolling pop.

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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 / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 4

Where are Raptors in latest NBA power rankings?

The Toronto Raptors are 3-4 after picking up two consecutive wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies. Earlier in the week, the Raptors fell to the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, which is why the team stayed stagnant in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's latest power rankings.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / November 4

Opinion: Booing has a rightful place in sports

The thoughts of most Torontonians could not be further removed from the NBA right now. The 6ix is now, for the first time in nearly a decade, a bona fide baseball city.

Toronto Raptors News / Hardwood Heroics / November 4

'He’s Going to be Just Fine' – Toronto Raptors Coach Isn’t Too Worried About Key Starter’s Slow Start

The Toronto Raptors are off to an uneven start this 2025-26 season, and Immanuel Quickley’s sluggish start is a huge reason why. Through the first seven games, the 26-year-old guard is averaging 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.4 steals but only on 39/28/75 shooting splits.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 3

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic not worried about key player's slow start

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley isn't performing at the highest possible level through the first seven games of the regular season. Quickley, 26, is averaging 12.7 points and 6.3 assists per game while shooting just over 39 percent from the field and under 28 percent from beyond the 3-point line.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / November 3

Jakob Poeltl upgraded to questionable ahead of Raptors' clash with Bucks

Toronto Raptors starting center Jakob Poeltl was a full participant in Monday’s practice and has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 3

Raptors' Brandon Ingram reveals surprise to RJ Barrett's game he didn't expect

As the Toronto Raptors continue to progress in their season, they are growing more comfortable with one another. The big task this season stemmed around newcomer Brandon Ingram, who was acquired in February in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 3

Why RJ Barrett may be reaching his prime for Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is in his second full season with the team and he's currently in one of the best stretches of his career. Through the team's first seven games, Barrett is averaging 20.4 points per game while making 56 percent of his shots and over 37 percent from distance.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 3

Raptors shut down Grizzles in resounding defensive win

After a few lackluster efforts to start the season, the Toronto Raptors are muscling up down low and making adjustments. The Raptors were outrebounded for four straight games after their season-opening victory over the Atlanta Hawks but have now put together back-to-back winning efforts on glass.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 3

5 numbers to know after Raptors get big win vs. Grizzlies

The Toronto Raptors are feeling some momentum after a 117-104 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Scotiabank Arena. The win is the Raptors' first at home this season and the second victory in a row.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / November 4

Barrett, Ingram Lead Raptors Past Grizzlies 117-104 for First Back-to-Back Wins of Season

RJ Barrett scored 27 points and Brandon Ingram added 26 as the Toronto Raptors notched their first consecutive victories of the season, defeating the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 117-104 on Sunday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 2

Raptors use balanced attack to down Grizzlies

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Brandon Ingram added 26 and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 117-104 on Sunday. Scottie Barnes had 19 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and five blocks for the Raptors, who have won two straight.

Jamison Battle News / Raptors Nation / November 1

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.

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / November 2

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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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.

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.

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.