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Scottie Chasing DPOY, Quickley Player of the Week, Ingram in the Clutch and Gradey’s redemption

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Louis’ piece: “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.

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Raptors 905 crumble in final minutes as win slips away

The Raptors 905 should’ve had this one. After leading by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, the 905 appeared set to endure a late fourth-quarter

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 27

Raptors Road Trip Pushes Them Higher in Power Rankings

The Toronto Raptors are winners of four straight games after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to end their road trip. The Raptors' current win streak has them moving up three spots higher in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / January 27

Making the case: Scottie Barnes as Defensive Player of the Year

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 27

One Trade Deadline Move Raptors Should Prioritize

The Toronto Raptors are one of the league's most surprising teams in the first half of the season, putting them in position to be a buyer ahead of next week's NBA trade deadline.

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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.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors HQ / January 26

Can Scottie Barnes win Defensive Player of the Year?

Darko Rajakovic wears many hats. As the Head Coach, he takes his leadership seriously, stands up for his players, and is always open and forthcoming. As

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Collin Murray-Boyles, Alijah Martin named to NBA Rising Stars game

The NBA announced on Monday night that Raptors’ rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin will be competing at All-Star weekend in the Rising Stars game.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Blockbuster Mock Trade Sends Raptors' RJ Barrett to Kings for Domantas Sabonis

The Toronto Raptors have been a surprise team in the NBA this season as they currently sit third in the Eastern Conference standings with a 29-19 record.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Immanuel Quickley named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Toronto Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the 14th week of the award. Quickley helped Toronto turn around a poor start to the road trip after losing to Western Conference Player of the Week Luka Doncic on Sunday, right before the turn to week 14.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 26

Raptors Look Like Title Contender in Win vs. Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are feeling pretty good about themselves following a 103-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, who hold the league's best record.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Raptors Roundup: Endless zones, signature wins, and a quintessential Quickley game

Welcome to Raptors Roundup! A weekly recap of everything going on in the world of the Toronto Raptors. What a road-trip. Man this was some of the most fun basketball the Raptors have played in years.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 26

How Raptors Contained Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Upset Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are celebrating after finishing off their road trip in style with a 103-101 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who hold the league's best record at 37-10.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Raptors Scottie Barnes’ game-changing difference vs. Thunder highlighted in 2 stats

One could argue Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes’ block on Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with 28.6 seconds left was the play of the night in a 103-101 win at the Paycom Center.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 26

One Trade Could Quietly Change Raptors Playoff Outlook

The Toronto Raptors are going into the trade deadline as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they still have a lot of room for growth. The team can be a force on the defensive end of the floor, but it could also use another move or two to shore up its offensive needs.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Raptors win war of attrition, finish 4-1 on West Coast trip

As Snow Stormageddon hit, Raptors fans were treated to a movie. A movie about a war of attrition. The OKC Thunder were up five points at the start of clutch time.

Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Toronto Raptors Silence the Roar in OKC with Gritty Road Win 103-101

In the NBA, road wins are currency, but winning at the Paycom Center is something else entirely. It requires a specific kind of fortitude to walk into one of the loudest buildings in the league and walk out with a victory, especially against the top-seeded team in the conference.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 26

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.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Nation / January 26

Quickley’s Double-Double Powers Raptors Past Thunder for Fourth Straight Win

Immanuel Quickley delivered a standout performance Sunday night, finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors edged the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 103-101 to extend their winning streak to four games.

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.

Toronto Raptors 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.

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.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 22

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

Anthony Davis remains a name to monitor.

Mavericks weighing more than trades as Anthony Davis timeline lingers

Five playoff-caliber NBA teams that can’t afford to stand pat before Feb. 5 deadline

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

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.

Scottie Barnes News / Yardbarker / January 15