-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / December 5
Giannis Antetokoumpo sweepstakes: Why under-the-radar Eastern Conference team makes sense
It’s beginning to feel less like if and more like when the Milwaukee Bucks decide to trade superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
LeBron James News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 5
Incredible LeBron James streak snapped by Raptors defence
The Toronto Raptors are licking their wounds after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 123-120 after a buzzer-beater from Rui Hachimura. LeBron James assisted Hachimura on the game-winning shot, but ended the game in a very different spot than he has in a long time.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 5
Lakers star LeBron James shows love to Raptors' Brandon Ingram
The Toronto Raptors made an under-the-radar trade last season to acquire Brandon Ingram, and that deal is paying off big-time now. Despite a loss to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, Ingram dropped 20 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, trying to do what he could to take down the franchise that drafted him second overall in 2016.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 5
When a LeBronto assist breaks Toronto’s heart
If we are now in the second test of the season, yesterday was an opportunity to quickly roll the boulder up the hill and smash Zeus with it. That may not have happened, as hoped, but the Raptors put Mount Olympus on notice, surely earning the respect of the West – we are no fluke now.
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?
Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 5
Raptors HC Reveals How 20-YO Rookie Ended LeBron James’ Scoring Streak
Tonight, as the Toronto Raptors took on the Los Angeles Lakers, the final score was overshadowed by one key storyline. LeBron James’ historic streak of double-digit scoring was broken after 1,297 games.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 5
Raptors Film Room: Rui Hachimura hits game winner as Raptors clutch offense stagnates
The Raptors were in a fight for their lives versus the Los Angeles Lakers without Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves dominated. LeBron James and his streak ended.
NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 4
LeBron’s streak ends, but Raptors lose to Lakers by buzzer beater 
One of the most interesting games in the Toronto Raptors calendar — LeBron and the LA Lakers in Toronto. It comes at a pretty inconvenient time for the Raptors, honestly.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 4
Lakers hit buzzer-beater to take down Raptors
The Toronto Raptors knew they would have their hands full against the Los Angeles Lakers, even with superstar guard Luka Doncic sidelined. A 44-point effort from Austin Reaves helped the Lakers ultimately pull out a win in Toronto, but a buzzer-beating game-winner by Rui Hachimura sealed the deal.
LeBron James News / Raptors Republic / December 4
Record-ending: LeBron James’ 1297-game double-digit scoring streak ends in Toronto
For decades, LeBron James has terrorized the NBA. Perhaps the Toronto Raptors most of all. He has scored in double-digit figures for 1297 games consecutively.
Rui Hachimura News / Yardbarker / December 4
Rui Hachimura wins it at the buzzer for Lakers in thriller over Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors put on a show on Thursday night in a game that went down to the final seconds.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 4
LeBron’s historic streak ends as Raptors lose on buzzer beater
The Raptors started out the game against the Lakers by fighting a math problem. They were getting slammed in the 3-point battle. It’s not like they don’t often overcome that math problem often, through other means, but this wasn’t a “shoot more threes” problem.
Toronto Raptors News / thePeachBasket / December 4
The Toronto Raptors: Are they for real or a fluke?
Throughout the summer, the Toronto Raptors faced numerous questions from the media and basketball fans. What are the Raptors doing? Why are they spending so much money on a subpar team?
Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / December 4
Inside Collin Murray-Boyles’ turnaround with the Raptors
When Toronto was awarded an NBA franchise in 1994 and it chose the team name, “Raptors,” the initial public reaction included plenty of mockery. But kids like dinosaurs, and Jurassic Park had just been released in 1993, so the jerseys sold well.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 4
The Raptors in Giannis sweepstakes & Scottie Barnes’ stardom
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Samson’s piece on Scottie: “However, the tape did not lie about Barnes. He has translated so much of what he did well last season and expanded on it this season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 3
Raptors eager to extend one streak, snap another with Lakers in town
The Toronto Raptors go for their ninth straight home victory Thursday night while also trying to snap their run of five consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / December 3
Barnes Drops 28 as Raptors Outlast Trail Blazers 121–118
Scottie Barnes poured in 28 points and flirted with a triple-double as the Toronto Raptors held off the Portland Trail Blazers for a 121–118 victory on Tuesday night.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2
Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley gets 100% real about RJ Barrett’s injury absence
The Toronto Raptors are back in the win column after holding on against the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-118, at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The Raptors led by as much as 16 points, but they allowed the Trail Blazers to fight back in the fourth quarter, leading to the down-to-the-wire finish.
Kon Knueppel News / Yardbarker / November 30
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel's big shot caps huge day for his family
Kon Knueppel's uncle worked the Michigan-Ohio State game Saturday. Perhaps that inspired the Charlotte Hornets rookie, who hit a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds to force overtime in Charlotte's 118-111 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.