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The Toronto Raptors are back in the win column after a 134-117 victory against the Atlanta Hawks inside the Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors played well through three quarters, but really broke the game open in the fourth when they took a double-digit lead and never took the foot off the gas.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 4

Barrett and Ingram Power Raptors Past Hawks in High-Scoring Win

RJ Barrett poured in a season-best 29 points and Brandon Ingram matched him with 29 of his own as the Toronto Raptors pulled away for a 134-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night in the opener of a two-game set.

RJ Barrett News / Total Apex Sports / January 4

RJ Barrett Leads Fourth Quarter Run As Raptors Down Hawks, 134-117

Forward RJ Barrett scored a season-high 29 points and led a huge 16-0 fourth-quarter run as the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-117 Saturday night in Scotiabank Arena.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 4

Mamukelashvili drops career-high eight assists in Raptors’ win

Mamu’s career-high eight assists is a byproduct of all the positive growth in his game. It’s indicative of the trust he’s earned from Coach Darko. It’s indicative of what makes him unique when Toronto signed him – a big man who can put the ball on the deck, move like a guard, and hit the 3.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 3

Raptors’ strong offensive showing squashes Hawks in fourth quarter

It’s a new year, and many people are contemplating their goals and resolutions for 2026 — the Toronto Raptors are not exempt. Ahead of their match-up against the Atlanta Hawks, the first of a two-game series between these two teams, Raptors’ coach Darko Rajakovic talked about setting good habits.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 3

Fourth-quarter surge propels Raptors past Hawks

RJ Barrett scored a season-best 29 points and Brandon Ingram also scored 29 on Saturday night as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 134-117.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 3

Raptors rally in 4th, beat Hawks without Trae Young

The Toronto Raptors are celebrating after a 134-117 win against the Atlanta Hawks inside the Scotiabank Arena. After coming off a loss against the Denver Nuggets without Nikola Jokic, the Raptors knew they needed to come in with a different energy.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 3

Raptors could solve major issue with trade

The Toronto Raptors could look to add some shooting ahead of the trade deadline next month. There should be a few options at their disposal around the league, including New Orleans Pelicans' wing Saddiq Bey.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / January 3

Raptors 905 start new year with streak-busting loss to Clippers

New year, new Raptors 905? For the first time this season, the Dinos added a notch to the loss column after the San Diego Clippers exacted a bit of revenge on Friday in a rematch of last month’s Winter Showcase quarterfinal matchup.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

1 deal Raptors must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Toronto Raptors’ play may have fallen a bit as of late, but they remain in fourth place in the congested Eastern Conference with a 20-15 record. That is still better than most expected out of them heading into the 2025-26 campaign, although that seems to be the bare minimum considering how much the team invested in player payroll.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 2

Raptors trade makes too much sense not to happen

The Toronto Raptors are just about a month away from the NBA trade deadline on January 5. The team has some work to do to get under the tax and they also need to add a centre to the mix with Jakob Poeltl out with an injury.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Republic / January 2

RJ Barrett is the opposite of what you thought

For years, RJ Barrett was a poster child of the Empty Stats All Stars. Rightly or wrongly, this narrative came from his days as a member of the New York Knicks.

Jamal Shead News / Raptors Nation / December 30

Shead Sparks Stunning Rally as Raptors Erase 21-Point Hole to Stun Magic

Jamal Shead scored a team-high 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17, and the Toronto Raptors mounted a dramatic comeback from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to edge the Orlando Magic 107–106 on Monday night.

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Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl (Back) Out At Least One More Week

Starting center Jakob Poeltl is “currently completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening” for his lower back injury and will be reevaluated

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / December 29

Barnes Dominates the Glass as Raptors Outlast Warriors in Overtime Thriller

Scottie Barnes delivered one of the most dominant all-around performances in franchise history, posting 23 points, a career-best 25 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 141–127 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / December 28

Raptors’ Barrett Returning Sunday; Poeltl Update Coming Monday

Raptors wing RJ Barrett will return to action on Sunday against Golden State, tweets Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Barrett will be on an unspecified minutes restriction in his first game back since November 23, Murphy adds.

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Rumors / December 26