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Raptors named possible landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the NBA are reacting to the report of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo possibly requesting a trade ahead of February's deadline.

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Raptors 905 grind down Capital City Go-Go, move one step closer to history

For the first time since May 2023, the Raptors 905 defeated the Capital City Go-Go, winning 123-104 Wednesday night at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

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.

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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?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 3

Should Raptors trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the NBA are looking at what could be taking place soon with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo could be looking for a trade from the Bucks.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 3

Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week: Game Savers and Game Winners

Welcome to a new weekly series where we go over 10 plays that stood out for the Toronto Raptors over the course of a week. The idea is to tell the story of the week in plays.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 3

Why Raptors may not be as good as they look

The Toronto Raptors likely have a goal to be one of the top six teams in the Eastern Conference this season, especially after the early success they've had this year.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 3

Raptors 905 weekly preview: Can they remain undefeated?

This is a weekly piece recapping the last week of Raptors 905 basketball, before previewing what is to come throughout the next seven days. The G League

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 3

Raptors are about to prove whether they are a fluke or not

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the more pleasant surprises throughout the first quarter of the NBA season. This time a year ago, the Raptors had just seven wins on their schedule.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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.

Immanuel Quickley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley sends special shoutout to unheralded teammate

The Toronto Raptors have been humbled in recent days, as they were served humble pie by the Charlotte Hornets in a 118-111 overtime loss on Saturday and they were knocked down a peg or two when they lost by 24 to the New York Knicks on Sunday 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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Raptors weather storm, foil Trail Blazers’ comeback attempt

Scottie Barnes scored 28 points and the Toronto Raptors opened a five-game homestand Tuesday night by holding on for a 121-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

NBA 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.

Miles Bridges, Colin Sexton help Hornets snap Raptors' winning streak

Ohio State exorcises Michigan demons with blowout road win

The 20 greatest trash talkers in NBA history

The '1996-97 Charlotte Hornets' quiz

Brandon Ingram News / Yardbarker / November 26

Brandon Ingram's game-winner extends Raptors' win streak to nine

Each and every NBA season is full of surprise teams and breakout players. Among those through the first month of this season is undoubtedly the Toronto Raptors.

Ingram deserves some love in early MVP conversations

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The '2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / November 26