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What the Toronto Raptors Gain With Jakob Poeltl Back

The Toronto Raptors regain more than just a starting center with Jakob Poeltl’s return. They regain structure. During his absence, Toronto’s defensive rotations stretched thinner, rebounding became inconsistent, and the half-court offense lacked interior balance.

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Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week: Mamumania steals the show

We are back for week 10 of the Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week, as Toronto heads into the All-Star break with a 32-23 record after only winning 30 games all of last season.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 12

Raptors Need Improvement in One Area Before Playoffs

The Toronto Raptors are going into the All-Star break with one of the better records in the Eastern Conference at 32-23, but there are places in which the team can improve.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

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Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / February 12

How to assess Jakob Poeltl’s return to Raptors lineup

TORONTO — It was on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, once the world returned to some form of normalcy, that I decided to rejoin my club rugby team.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / February 12

Raptors get run over by top-seeded Pistons

Climbing the proverbial mountain in the NBA comes with its fair share of challenges. The Toronto Raptors are currently embarking on this climb, and with two All-Stars at the helm, more wins than the entirety of last season, and a top NBA defense, they have climbed well thus far.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 12

Five Big Stats in Raptors Loss vs. Pistons

The Toronto Raptors couldn't hang with the Detroit Pistons in their 113-95 loss to close out the first half of the season. The Raptors will now go into the All-Star break with a 32-23 record, placing them in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 12

Warriors Guard Linked to Raptors in Free Agency

The Toronto Raptors are focused on the second half of the season, but some people in the organization have their sights set on the summer and what the free agency class could bring.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / February 12

Raptors film room: Jakob Poeltl returns in a blowout loss to Pistons

The Raptors got their starting big man back! Jakob Poeltl returned to the lineup for the first time in 24 games and played 20 minutes, scoring nine points and adding six rebounds.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / February 11

Raptors are actually quite on track

In one last game before the All-Star Break, the Toronto Raptors welcomed the Detroit Pistons for the first game between these two teams this season. The Pistons are the top team in the East this season, their team-building efforts from the past few seasons coming to fruition.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 11

Raptors Find Their Mark After Blowout Loss vs. Pistons

The Toronto Raptors are ending the first half of the season on a whimper after losing 113-95 against the Detroit Pistons inside Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors couldn't get the offence going early, resulting in a double-digit deficit early in the first quarter.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 11

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Nets

Joel Embiid won’t suit up for Philadelphia’s final game before the All-Star break. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported that Embiid has been ruled out of Wednesday’s matchup with New York due to right knee injury management.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / February 11

Raptors Injury News: Jakob Poeltl returns to lineup after hefty absence

The news we have all been waiting for, Toronto’s only 7-footer, is finally making his return to the lineup tonight against the 1st seeded Detroit Pistons in the first matchup between the two Eastern Conference foes.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Second-Round Pick Season: Why So Many Deals Were About Flexibility, Not Talent

If you looked at the trade deadline, you might have been confused. There were 27 trades, but most weren't for superstars. Instead, teams were swapping players for second-round picks just to save money, like the Toronto Raptors taking on Chris Paul just to get under the luxury tax.

Chris Paul News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Raptors Reboot: Chris Paul, Youth Movement, and Fantasy Implications for 2026

When your tech is on the fritz, the best solution may be to reboot your device. That’s more or less what the Toronto Raptors did at the trade deadline, and the moves they made come with new fantasy implications.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / February 10

Raptors' Brandon Ingram to replace Stephen Curry in ASG

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram on Tuesday was named to replace injured Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry on USA Stripes in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.

Brandon Ingram News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Can Brandon Ingram Become an All-Star Injury Replacement?

Although the 2026 NBA All-Star rosters are already set, coming in as an injury replacement remains a realistic path for Brandon Ingram. His level of play this season has kept him firmly in the conversation, particularly if a late withdrawal opens a spot in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 9