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Raptors without starter for Rockets game

The Toronto Raptors are facing off against the Houston Rockets at Scotiabank Arena, but they are doing so without one of their key players. Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out with lower back tightness, forcing head coach Darko Rajakovic to change up his starting lineup.

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Rockets vs Raptors Prediction, Pick, Odds for Wednesday, October 29

The Houston Rockets (1-2) and Toronto Raptors (1-3) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 29

5 questions ahead of Rockets vs. Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are back at home hosting the Houston Rockets in their second game of the season at Scotiabank Arena. With the game approaching, we spoke with Houston Rockets On SI publisher Derek Parker to learn more about the Raptors' next opponent.

Garrett Temple News / Bleacher Report / October 28

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28

How RJ Barrett can be even better for Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has been the team's most consistent player over the course of the first four games. Barrett is averaging 21.5 points per game so far this season and has scored at least 16 points in each of the four contests.

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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.

Brandon Ingram News / Bleacher Report / October 28

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28

Raptors rookie shines in first game vs. Victor Wembanyama

Toronto Raptors rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles checked off one of his to-do items for his NBA bucket list in the team's 121-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28

Darko Rajakovic explains why Raptors lost vs. Spurs

The Toronto Raptors are picking up the pieces after a 121-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night inside the Frost Bank Center. The Raptors put themselves in a hole from the start, surrendering 41 points in the first quarter and forcing the team to play from behind all night long.

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.

Victor Wembanyama News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28

5 numbers to know after Victor Wembanyama, Spurs blow out Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are once again on the losing side of things after falling to the San Antonio Spurs 121-103. Here's a look at five numbers to know from

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / October 28

Raptors centre Poeltl exits vs. Spurs with lower back tightness

Early in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl exited the game with lower back tightness and did not return on Monday night.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / October 27

Raptors struggle in San Antonio against Spurs’ defence

After a tough matchup in Dallas last night, the Toronto Raptors continued their tour of Texas against the San Antonio Spurs. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back on the road this early in the season was evident throughout much of the game.

Victor Wembanyama News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 27

Raptors continue losing streak, fall to Victor Wembanyama's Spurs

The Toronto Raptors are leaving the state of Texas disappointed after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 121-103 on Monday night inside Frost Bank Center.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / October 28

For better or for worse, Collin Murray-Boyles was Raptors’ only positive

Things could not have been uglier for the Toronto Raptors to start the game against the San Antonio Spurs. On one hand, the Raptors were doubling players from within their sight lines, leaving far more threatening players at the rim, opening easy passes for easier layups.

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Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 27

Why Brandon Ingram could be missing piece for Raptors

If the Toronto Raptors are going to take another step in the right direction this season, Brandon Ingram will have to be a big part of what they do. The team's $120 million man signed his three-year contract over the offseason, giving him a fresh start in Toronto where he hopes to re-discover what made him the No.

RJ Barrett News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

Raptors’ RJ Barrett Opens Up About Potential Contract Extension

The Toronto Raptors are 1-1 to start 2025-26, going from feathering the Atlanta Hawks to being hung on the Milwaukee Bucks wall. Averaging 127.0 points per game (sixth in the NBA) with a 111.0 defensive rating (eighth in the NBA), they have the potential to be formidable at both ends.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Raptors’ No. 9 pick will finally make NBA debut after injury

After weeks of anticipation, Toronto Raptors fans will finally get to see their No. 9 overall pick, Collin Murray-Boyles, make his official NBA debut.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 23

Raptors Set Franchise Scoring Mark in Season-Opening 138-118 Win Over Hawks

RJ Barrett scored 25 points and Brandon Ingram added 16 points and nine rebounds in his Toronto debut as the Raptors dominantly opened their season, routing the Atlanta Hawks 138-118 on Wednesday night.

Brandon Ingram News / EasySportz / October 23

Brandon Ingram Might Be the Missing Piece the Raptors Needed

Toronto’s new forward shows immediate chemistry in record-setting opening night win over the Hawks The Toronto Raptors are a young, evolving squad. The arrival of Brandon Ingram — a multi-dimensional forward with proven credentials — may be the missing piece they’ve been hunting.