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Raptors Injury News: Jakob Poeltl downgraded to question for matchup against Bucks

The Toronto Raptors could potentially be facing the Milwaukee Bucks without their starting center Jakob Poeltl tonight, as the big man continues to face injury issues.

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Brandon Ingram reveals the reason why he wanted to be traded to the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors made a surprising move at last season’s trade deadline when they traded for Brandon Ingram. The Toronto Raptors were believed to be rebuilding and taking the slow approach on things, but they decided to take a chance on an injury-prone star.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 18

Raptors 905 quarter-final G League Winter Showcase matchup set

The Raptors 905, for the first time in franchise history, will be competing in the G League Winter Showcase Cup Tournament. The Showcase Cup features the top eight teams from the Tip-Off Tournament in a single-game elimination, winner-take-all bracket, where the winning team will receive a $100,000 prize.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 18

Raptors showing trade interest in $54 million centre

The Toronto Raptors are now sitting at 16-11 on the season after losing six of their last eight games, and it has become no secret that they could look to make changes ahead of February's trade deadline.

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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 HQ / December 18

Raptors take on Giannis-less Bucks

The Toronto Raptors got back on track on Monday with a win against the Miami Heat, and will look to keep it going in Milwaukee tonight. Both the Raptors

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 18

Raptors Rumour Report: Toronto interested in Nick Richards, LaMelo Ball

The trade rumours are heating up, and Toronto is linked to yet another big man with the Phoenix Suns, Nick Richards, which comes as no surprise, as the Raptors have been linked to a ton of bigs lately, as it looks like that’s the area of need for the team right now.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 18

Why Raptors should make trade with Magic

The Toronto Raptors are figuring out how to navigate the trade waters ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline. The Raptors could benefit from another backup centre with Jakob Poeltl and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 18

The Raptors Holiday Wish List

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors realm. From Louis’ Piece: “Scottie Barnes is a remarkable passer, perhaps as good already as Lowry at his peak.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 18

Ranking 14 Raptors as trade chips as deadline approaches

The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the league are less than two months away from the trade deadline, so conversations are starting about possible deals that can be made.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

Fred VanVleet reveals Kawhi Leonard now thinks he’s better than NBA legend after winning 2019 title with Raptors

Kawhi Leonard arguably had the greatest one-year run in sports history with the Toronto Raptors during the 2018-19 season. Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors during the 2018 offseason for DeMar DeRozan.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

Kevin Durant breaks his silence about Raptors fans cheering when he tore his Achilles in 2019

Back in 2019 the Golden State Warriors were on the verge of becoming the first team since the Los Angeles Lakers to three-peat, but the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors stopped them.

Kobe Bryant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Kawhi Leonard declared himself ‘better than Kobe Bryant’ after 2019 NBA championship

The Toronto Raptors rode a historically good Kawhi Leonard regular season and playoffs en route to winning the 2019 NBA championship, a run that reportedly had the Finals MVP proclaiming he was better all-time than Kobe Bryant.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / December 17

Raptors Injury News: Poeltl probable for matchup against Bucks

Here we go again, wait… Is it not a back-to-back? Jakob Poeltl has been listed on a short current injury list for tomorrow’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, bit of a shock as it doesn’t come during a back-to-back, which he has been resting on one of the legs for pretty much the whole season.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 17

Raptors could be aggressive at trade deadline again

The Toronto Raptors are a team to watch as the trade deadline approaches in the coming weeks. The Raptors are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, so that could make them a buyer in the trade deadline.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Raptors Gunning For 5x All-NBA Center, 3x All-Star, And A Surprise

TORONTO — Trade season has arrived, and Toronto has wasted little time engaging the market. League executives expect activity, and the Raptors already fit that profile.

Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Anthony Davis linked to two new teams in trade rumors

Anthony Davis trade rumors are not going away any time soon.

Report: Mavericks may wait until offseason to explore Anthony Davis trade

Cooper Flagg tops LeBron James with record-breaking performance

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The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

The Toronto Raptors are linked to two centers who can upgrade their frontcourt

The Toronto Raptors picked up a much-needed win against the Miami Heat to snap their 4-game losing streak. Brandon Ingram scored 28 points in the Toronto Raptors‘ 106-96 victory Monday night over the Miami Heat, extending the Heat’s losing streak to five.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Raptors Rumors: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jakob Poeltl, Daniel Gafford

The Raptors appear increasingly likely to make an in-season move. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, the odds of Toronto completing a trade before the Feb.

Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Raptors looking to upgrade frontcourt, plan to keep Jakob Poeltl

The Raptors are signaling interest in upgrading their frontcourt, but Jakob Poeltl is not part of that conversation. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Toronto has indicated to potential trade partners that it is not looking to move Poeltl, even as it explores ways to add size up front.

Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Ingram, Barnes Power Raptors Past Heat to Snap Losing Streak 106-96

The air inside the Kaseya Center can feel heavy when things aren’t going well, and on Monday night, it felt suffocating for both the Raptors and the Heat.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 16

Bench helps Raptors end four-game skid

Brandon Ingram scored 28 points Monday night. But it was Immanuel Quickley and a bench lineup who took control in the fourth quarter of the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 15

Raptors snap losing streak, extinguish Heat with comeback win

Brandon Ingram scored 28 points as the Toronto Raptors snapped a four-game losing skid with a 106-96 win over the host Miami Heat on Monday. Ingram buried 5-of-7 threes, while Scottie Barnes compiled 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / December 15