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Five observations from Raptors NBA Cup run

The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA cup by the hands of the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals. The Raptors went 4-0 in group play but could not get to Las Vegas due to their loss against the Knicks, where they were without RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were both injured.

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Raptors recent stretch may prevent RJ Barrett trade

The Toronto Raptors have struggled to win games without RJ Barrett on the floor. Barrett last played for the Raptors on Nov. 23, but has been sidelined ever since due to a knee sprain.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 11

The Raptors have to get it together

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. 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).

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 11

Raptors 905 make G League history, grind out win against Blue Coats

While the Oklahoma City Thunder tied the 2016 Golden State Warriors for the best start in NBA history at 24-1 on Wednesday night, five minutes earlier, the Raptors 905 also set a record for the best start in G League history.

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Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 11

Raptors rookie gets wild placement in NBA re-draft

Toronto Raptors rookie Colin Murray-Boyles is off to a good start so far this season. Murray-Boyles has proven himself on both ends of the floor that he can have a long career in the NBA.

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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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 10

Raptors 905 set record for best start in G League history

The Raptors 905 have set the record for the best start in G League history. A 115-108 victory against the Delaware Blue Coats on Wednesday night at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre improved the 905’s record to 11-0, marking the most consecutive wins to start a season ever.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 10

Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week: Scottie Barnes impresses defensively

We’re back for the second week of the brand new series of Top Ten Raptors Plays of the Week. Let’s get into it, as this week’s games covered five matchups that went from the Trail Blazers game last Tuesday to obviously last night’s showdown against the New York Knicks.

Anthony Davis News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Tim MacMahon drops name of who the Toronto Raptors would give up in Anthony Davis trade

The Toronto Raptors have been in a hole since their hot streak. Since the Toronto Raptors won 9 games in a row, they have lost 6 of 7, including 4 games in a row.

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 10

Raptors star Brandon Ingram reveals big takeaway after loss to Knicks

With a loss to the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA Cup, but even more notably, they have lost six of their last seven games.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 10

What's next for Raptors after NBA Cup elimination?

The Toronto Raptors are not heading to Las Vegas after losing 117-101 to the New York Knicks in their NBA Cup quarterfinal. With the Raptors being eliminated

NBA News / thePeachBasket / December 10

Knicks beat Raptors to advance to NBA Cup semi finals

The hopes of winning the NBA Cup perished last night for Toronto Raptors’ fans as the New York Knicks eliminated them in the quarter-finals. New York will now advance to the semi-finals of the NBA Cup, where they will face the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas.

Darko Rajakovic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Darko Rajakovic says key Toronto Raptors star is ‘not himself’ after NBA Cup elimination

The Toronto Raptors’ losing streak extended to three games following their NBA Cup elimination. Following an excellent start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors’ campaign is derailing as they suffered a heartbreaking loss against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 10

Five numbers to know after Raptors NBA Cup elimination vs. Knicks

The Toronto Raptors are once again on the losing end of another game against the New York Knicks by a score of 117-101, ending the team's journey in the NBA Cup.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic admits Jakob Poeltl is ‘not himself yet’ amid recovery

The Toronto Raptors are being peppered with allegations of fraudulence amid their rough stretch following a torrid start to the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday night, the Raptors bowed out of NBA Cup contention after suffering a 117-101 loss to the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of the competition.

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Raptors Film Room: What comes next for them after NBA Cup loss to Knicks?

The Raptors slump continued in a blowout loss to the New York Knicks in their NBA Cup Quarter Finals game on Tuesday. Jakob Poeltl was hunted out once again and the Knicks firepower kept them humming all game.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Republic / December 10

Shead scores career-high 18 points in Knicks loss

Jamal Shead scoring his career-high 18 points in the blowout loss was one of the bright spots on Tuesday night. With IQ sidelined, It was Shead’s first start of the season.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 11

Slumping Raptors fall out of NBA Cup

Two weeks ago, the Toronto Raptors were riding a nine-game winning streak. After Tuesday's blowout loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup, they've lost six of seven games and their offense is stalling out.

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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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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 5