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Five Big Stats From Raptors Win vs. Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are on top after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 103-101. It's a big win for the Raptors, who handed the defending champions their 10th loss of the season.

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Raptors film room: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley clutch vs Thunder

That was the Raptors’ best win of the season. They went into Oklahoma City and beat an (albeit injured) defending champion while missing their two big men.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Scottie Barnes denies Chet Holmgren with crucial 4th quarter block

The Toronto Raptors’ current win streak hit four games following their 103-101 win on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It was Raptors star Scottie Barnes who helped seal the win with a clutch block on Thunder big man Chet Holmgren in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 25

Late game execution earns the Raptors another win

For the fifth and final game of their road-trip, the Toronto Raptors faced the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching their fourth-straight victory, to the tune of 103-101.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 25

Raptors Earn Stripes, Upset Thunder on Road

The Toronto Raptors are feeling pretty good after a win against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder inside the Paycom Center to finish off their five-game road trip against Western Conference foes.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / January 25

Raptors out-Thunder the Thunder, see their best performance in years

Just how good can these Toronto Raptors become? On a frigid Sunday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a winter storm constricting much of North America, the Raptors channeled that energy in their icy grip on the Thunder’s offence.

Jakob Poeltl News / Field Level Media / January 25

Raptors C Jakob Poeltl remains without timeline to return

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl remains without a timeline to return as he recovers from a strained lower back, the team announced Sunday. Poeltl, who has been sidelined since Dec.

Kobe Bryant News / HITC / January 25

Kobe Bryant had an unexpected impact on Kevin Durant’s rocky relationship with his father

Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors did more than rewrite the NBA record books; it quietly helped reshape Kevin Durant’s relationship with his father.

Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Rumors / January 25

Raptors’ Poeltl Remains Out Indefinitely With Back Injury

Veteran center Jakob Poeltl remains out indefinitely due to a lower back strain, the Raptors announced on Sunday (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Raptors’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins fun season

Not every great season needs to end with a blockbuster. Sometimes, the most dangerous threat to momentum is impatience. The Toronto Raptors are living through one of the league’s most enjoyable stories of the 2025-26 season.

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Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / January 24

Five trades for Toronto to get off of Jakob Poeltl’s contract

Trade season is upon us, and we’re going to be covering five trades that Toronto could make in order to shed a member of the team that has been in numerous trade rumours, Jakob Poeltl.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Blazers shot 4-for-26 in the first quarter against Toronto and their 9-2 January came to a halt

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-98, ending a stretch where they’d gone 9-2 in January. Without Deni Avdija, the Blazers dug themselves a first-quarter hole they couldn’t climb out of.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Scottie Barnes blocks six shots as Raptors beat Blazers for third straight win behind defense

The Toronto Raptors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night for their third straight win. Defense carried them again. Toronto held Portland under 100 points and controlled the paint on a night when Scottie Barnes looked like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 24

Five Stats to Know After Raptors Win Over Blazers

The Toronto Raptors are on top once again after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 inside the Moda Center. It's the third straight win for the Raptors as they have officially achieved a winning record on their five-game road trip.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Nation / January 24

Mamukelashvili Sparks Raptors as Toronto Ends Portland’s Winning Run

Sandro Mamukelashvili poured in 22 points, and Brandon Ingram chipped in 20 as the Toronto Raptors pulled away late to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Toronto overpowers Portland for third straight win

Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 points and Immanuel Quickley recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Toronto Raptors notch a 110-98 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 24

RJ Barrett Returns, Raptors Win Third Straight vs. Blazers

The Toronto Raptors are officially on a winning road trip after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 inside the Moda Center. The Raptors struggled early on the offensive end of the floor, scoring just 19 points in the first quarter.

Immanuel Quickley News / The Lead / January 23

What Does Immanuel Quickley’s Historic Night Mean for Raptors?

In a statement win on the road over the Golden State Warriors, Immanuel Quickley delivered the most efficient performance of his career and one of the Raptors’ most electrifying offensive outings in recent memory.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Raptors’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario as splashy rumors swirl

The funny thing with surprise seasons is that they demand bold thinking. At some point, exceeding expectations stops being enough. The Toronto Raptors have reached that inflection point in the 2025–26 NBA season.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 22

Two teams no longer involved in trade talks for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Gambler sentenced to two years in prison for NBA betting scandal

Gambler Timothy McCormack became the first person sentenced in the wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme that involves players Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier on Wednesday in New York.

Ochai Agbaji News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Raptors focused on avoiding tax, exploring frontcourt help ahead of deadline

The Raptors appear focused on two priorities as the trade deadline approaches. Those would be to stay out of the luxury tax, and add help up front. According to SportsNet’s Michael Grange, those goals continue to guide Toronto’s conversations around the league.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Raptors not pressuring GM Bobby Webster to strike a deal

The noise around the league suggested the clock might be ticking on Raptors general manager Bobby Webster, with some wondering if Toronto might feel nudged into accelerating their timeline before the trade deadline.