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Major trade could lead Raptors to Finals run

The Toronto Raptors are looking to take the next step as the trade deadline gets closer. The Raptors have a strong core with Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, but they are looking to possibly add another all-star to form a big three.

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Raptors lose highly contested overtime battle against Clippers

Toronto opened the game up on an 18-4 run which was sparked by their ferocious and suffocating defense to open the game. James Harden saw multiple bodies on many of his on-ball possessions, Toronto swarmed any drives LA could muster, and this led to fastbreak points off of leak outs.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 17

Raptors numbers to know include 4, 14, 15, 18 and 46 after loss vs. Clippers

The Toronto Raptors are frustrated after a 121-117 overtime loss against the Los Angeles Clippers inside Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors have found themselves in overtime frequently throughout the season.

James Harden News / Raptors Republic / January 17

Raptors film room: James Harden cooks them in the clutch

The Raptors got outscored 20-8 in the final 8 minutes of the game (including overtime). James Harden destroyed them on the other end. How the Raptors lost a very winnable game: From Samson Folk’s recap: Ingram hasn’t radically altered his game or reached new heights of efficiency.

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How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Raptors HQ / January 16

Short-handed Raptors fall 111-107 in overtime to the Clippers

With all due respect to the paying customers of Scotiabank Arena, the NBA’s best players continue missing games in Toronto. Kawhi Leonard joined the growing list of stars to not suit up against the Raptors, including Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / January 16

Loss against Clippers shows unrealized potential of Brandon Ingram in Toronto

This whole season, Brandon Ingram’s job has been a little bit thankless. He doesn’t get to take the easy transition looks, those go elsewhere. He doesn’t get a bunch of wide open shots manufactured for him, those go elsewhere.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 16

Raptors choke in fourth, lose in overtime vs. Clippers

The Toronto Raptors are disappointed after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers 121-117 inside Scotiabank Arena. With less than a minute to go, the Raptors and Clippers were tied at 109.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / January 16

Jamal Shead records career-high 13 assists

Raptors sophomore point guard Jamal Shead recorded a new career-high 13 assists against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Shead’s playmaking has been outstanding this season, and due to being placed in the starting lineup due to all the injuries Toronto faced, he was given able to have the opportunity to reach this career high.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / January 16

Raptors Injury News: Immanuel Quickley to miss contest against LA Clippers

It took a while to finally get confirmation on Immanuel Quickley’s injury status for tonight, but he has officially been labelled out for the contest with a back injury.

Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Wire / January 16

NBA Rumors: Raptors, Immanuel Quickley, Lakers, Bucks, Timberwolves

Toronto has been doing its homework. Sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst that the Raptors have quietly gauged the trade value of multiple core pieces, including Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / January 16

Raptors host Kawhi and the Clippers as week of familiar faces continues

First there was a back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse and featuring the G.R.O.A.T himself, Kyle Lowry, in what was likely his last appearance in a game in Toronto.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Raptors make waves in trade market ahead of deadline, per Marc Stein

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of the league’s most active teams in trade discussions, according to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / January 16

ALL-STAR HIM | Scottie Barnes Stats Don’t Lie

Kyle Ramnarine breaks down why Scottie Barnes should be an All Star! https://youtu.be/8F0xBTwX1Rw Scottie Barnes has been playing fantastic over the first half of this season.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 16

Raptors 905 labour to workmanlike win over Capital City

The Raptors 905 were still without their two-way players on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors face injury troubles, and they kept winning anyway. It was a

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / January 16

Collin Murray-Boyles’ size let’s him live in both worlds

Size is a weird thing in the NBA. Players are measured in many different forms and fashions. We have moved far beyond the idea of height alone to indicate who is… large.

Gradey Dick News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 15

Raptors finally got the game they needed from Gradey Dick

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick is coming off arguably the best game of his career with 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 115-101 win against the Indiana Pacers.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 15

Ingram, Barnes Power Early Surge as Raptors Roll Past Pacers 115-101

Brandon Ingram poured in 30 points and came up big late, Scottie Barnes delivered 26 points and 13 assists, and the Toronto Raptors rode a blistering opening quarter to a 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 15

Raptors' Scottie Barnes proves All-Star worth in win over Pacers

On the last day of fan voting, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes made one last-ditch effort to prove that he deserves to be an All-Star.

Raptors icon Kyle Lowry receives warm welcome in likely final return to Toronto

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Raptors erupt early, stave off Pacers' late charge

Through much of Wednesday night's loss to the Toronto Raptors, the Indiana Pacers' chances of extending their season-high three-game win streak appeared dead in the water.

Domantas Sabonis News / Total Pro Sports / January 14

Toronto Raptors Gauge Market With Three-Player Trade Combo In Domantas Sabonis Deadline Pursuit

Trade season always brings tension, especially for teams stuck between rebuilding and competing. The Toronto Raptors find themselves in that exact space as the Feb.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13

Raptors icon Kyle Lowry receives warm welcome in likely final return to Toronto

Lowry played a key role in helping deliver the Raptors their first championship in 2019.

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Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / January 12

Barnes’ Late Free Throw Lifts Raptors to Thrilling 116-115 OT Win Over 76ers

Scottie Barnes calmly sank a go-ahead free throw with 0.8 seconds left in overtime, giving the Toronto Raptors a dramatic 116-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night in the opener of a back-to-back series between injury-depleted teams.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Rumors / January 9