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3 Reasons Raptors Can Actually Upset Cavaliers

The No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors are staring down a difficult first-round matchup against the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Cavs are heavy favorites, the regular-season series tells a much more competitive story.

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Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett Lead Raptors to Defiant Playoff Berth

It's been six months since the Toronto Raptors started training camp, but the end destination from a journey that started in Calgary is exactly where the team imagined they would be.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13

Brian Windhorst thinks Toronto could put up a fight in the series

Brian Windhorst has seen this scene play out over and over again in the playoffs: a losing team attributes their loss to the winning team coming out more

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Drake teases Iceman album at Toronto Raptors game

Drake is making sure everyone knows his new album is on the way. The rollout for Drake’s next studio album got an NBA twist when the rapper “iced out” some courtside seats at a recent Toronto Raptors game.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 200-three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Raptors’ Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes earn ‘no pushovers’ props before Cavs playoff showdown

A battle-hardened Toronto Raptors arrive to the postseason as the No. 5 seed from the East, but that is hardly enough for them to be counted among the conference’s elite.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / April 13

Raptors forward Brandon Ingram announced as eastern conference player of the week

During the final week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram earned the honor of eastern conference player of the week.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / April 13

Immanuel Quickley out day-to-day with mild hamstring strain

The Toronto Raptors have announced that point guard Immanuel Quickley has been diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain and is considered day-to-day. Quickley looked to have sustained the injury in yesterday’s 136-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13

Raptors Roundup: What to expect for Raptors’ first playoffs in 4 years?

Welcome to Raptors Roundup! A weekly recap of everything going on in the world of the Toronto Raptors. The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs! For the first time since Scottie Barnes’ rookie season the team is back on the biggest stage, finishing as the 5th seed after a rollercoaster ride of a year.

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 13

Inside the Raptors’ Journey Back to the NBA Playoffs

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is taking a step in the right direction by making the playoffs in his third season at the helm. Following a difficult 2024-25 campaign that saw the team finish with only 30 wins and miss the postseason, expectations for a playoff appearance in the following season weren't high.

Toronto Raptors News / EasySportz / April 13

Cavs vs Raptors First-Round Series Preview and Prediction

The 4 vs. 5 matchup in the Eastern Conference is usually where things get interesting, and this year’s series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors fits that mold perfectly.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13

Raptors’ rebuild approach to continue through playoffs

Doing the best you can with what you have. That might sound like survival mode, but it’s been a process-oriented goal for a franchise who got used to losing.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13

Playoff-Ready Raptors close strong with statement win against Nets

No one ever said it had to be easy, they just had to get it done. And that is exactly what the Raptors did. On Sunday afternoon, Toronto controlled its own destiny: win against the Brooklyn Nets and avoid the play-in tournament.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 13

Raptors Clinch Playoff Berth With Dominant Win Over Nets

The Toronto Raptors secured their place in the postseason with a 136-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The result closed out the regular season and confirmed Toronto’s return to the playoffs for the first time in four years.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Raptors secure No. 5 seed with win over Nets

Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / April 12

Raptors Clinch Final Playoff Seed In East

The Raptors have clinched a playoff spot in the East after beating the Nets 136-101. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance in four years. Scottie Barnes closed out his season with an 18-point triple-double, while RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram contributed 26 and 25 points, respectively.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Final Injury Report for Nets-Raptors: Will RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley Play?

The Toronto Raptors are at home on Sunday night as they host the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Toronto enters Sunday’s game with a 45-36 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Friday night.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Raptors Playoff Picture: Why Avoiding the Knicks Matters

The Toronto Raptors are heading into the final game of the regular season with their playoff positioning still not fully locked in. At this point, the situation is clear.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11

Raptors strive to secure top-six playoff spot in clash vs. Nets

The Toronto Raptors can clinch a top-six playoff spot with a win on Sunday night against the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the teams' regular-season finale.

A.J. Lawson News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Raptors Converting A.J. Lawson To Standard Contract

The Raptors are promoting two-way player A.J. Lawson to a standard contract that covers the rest of 2025/26, agents Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / Raptors Nation / April 12

Knicks Secure No. 3 Seed With Win Over Raptors, Extend Streak

The New York Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Jalen Brunson led the way with 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds in a controlled team performance.