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Offense falls apart as Raptors are eliminated from NBA Cup

Health plays a big factor in the NBA, and increasingly so every year. The increased pace and court coverage required by the modern game has a had huge effect on the availability of players, and the Raptors and Knicks are no stranger to players missing games.

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Toronto Raptors’ woes continue as they lose NBA Cup QF to Knicks — but don’t panic yet

It’s been the closest thing we’ve had to playoff basketball in Toronto for a little while, as the Toronto Raptors played in their very first NBA Cup knockout game Tuesday night against the Knicks.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Raptors fall short vs. Knicks in NBA Cup quarterfinal

The Toronto Raptors are staying in the loss column after falling to the New York Knicks 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals inside Scotiabank Arena. Early in the game, Brandon Ingram and Jalen Brunson were trading blows, heightening the intensity of the game that already had a lot going in.

Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / December 9

Immanuel Quickley missing NBA Cup game vs. Knicks a blow for Raptors

Quickley has started all 25 games for Toronto, averaging 16.5 points, 6.2 assists, 4.2 assists and 1.2 assists in 32.2 minutes per game.

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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?

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Anthony Davis News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9

What the Toronto Raptors could give up in a potential trade for Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis could be on the move ahead of the NBA trade deadline. According to a report by Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are expected to be suitors for Dallas Mavericks‘ star Anthony Davis.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Alijah Martin News / Raptors Republic / December 9

Alijah Martin named G League Player of the Week

Rookie guard Alijah Martin from the Raptors 905 has been named G League Player of the Week for games in the first week of December. The rookie put up 26 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game during a perfect three-game week that saw Toronto collect three victories for the 905.

Anthony Davis News / Raptors Republic / December 9

Toronto Raptors named as potential suitors for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis

Shams Charania, ESPN’s top NBA insider reported today that the Toronto Raptors are one of a few Eastern Conference teams who are “potential suitors” for Mavericks forward Anthony Davis.

Immanuel Quickley News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Raptors change Immanuel Quickley's status for Knicks game

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley has played just four games against the New York Knicks since the franchise decided to trade him away during the 2023-24 season, but their next meeting could be the biggest yet.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Raptors' RJ Barrett injury prompts power rankings problem

The Toronto Raptors are struggling, losing five of their last six games. There have been a few reasons why the Raptors have lost the games that they have in recent days.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 9

Raptors 905 weekly preview: Can the 905 make history?

This is a weekly piece recapping the last week of Raptors 905 basketball, before previewing what is to come throughout the next seven days. If you had said back on Nov.7, when the Raptors 905 opened their season, that just over a month later the team would be undefeated and one win away from history, I would have called you crazy.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Raptors linked to $364 million star in trade rumors

Despite losing five of their last six games, the Toronto Raptors have already exceeded their season expectations. With a 15-10 record through 25 games, the Raptors sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, but do they have what it takes to be a legitimate contender?

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Raptors need one thing to beat Knicks in NBA Cup

The Toronto Raptors are going into their biggest game of the season when they take on the New York Knicks in their NBA Cup quarterfinal. After going 4-0 in group play and winning nine games in a row, the Raptors have only won three of their last eight games.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 9

Raptors showdown vs Knicks & Scottie Barnes’ improved driving

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to preview the Raptors big cup game against the Knicks. From Samson’s piece: “Before this stretch, the Raptors were the 2nd most efficient pull up team in the NBA and didn’t rely on them often (bottom 10 in volume).

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Five questions to preview Knicks vs. Raptors NBA Cup quarterfinal

The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for their NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the New York Knicks. With the game afoot, we spoke with New York Knicks On SI contributor Kenneth Teape to learn more about the opposition.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 9

Xs and Os: Prepping Toronto’s pseudo-playoff game against the Knicks

The Toronto Raptors, amid a weeks-long collapse, are about to face a real basketball test. The first one posed to the team since 2022, which team rostered one single player who remains on the team: Scottie Barnes.

NBA News / FirstSportz / December 9

'Extra Chromosome Strength': $300 Million-Star Jaylen Brown Controversially Praises Rival Scottie Barnes

As the veteran superstars play on into their final years, the emergence of young guns is crucial for the NBA to continue its global dominance. Enter the likes of Scottie Barnes, who has become the Toronto Raptors’ most important player.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Rumors / December 8

Raptors' RJ Barrett out at least one more week

Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett recently received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in his sprained right knee, and while he’s making progress in his recovery, he will be out at least one more week.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

The real reason the Toronto Raptors have been struggling after their hot streak

The Toronto Raptors have gone backwards since enjoying a 9-game win streak at the end of November. The Toronto Raptors were one of the best teams in the NBA at that point, winning 13 of 14 games, including a 9-game win streak.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Brandon Ingram and Darko Rajakovic make the same point about RJ Barrett as Raptors lose three in a row

The Toronto Raptors have now lost three consecutive games after falling to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, 113-121. The Raptors were 12-5 not so long ago, and some were beginning to question whether they could be Eastern Conference contenders.