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On YouTubeToronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 19
So has 2025-26 been gravy or ghastly for the Raptors?
There are, by and large, two types of teams in the NBA. There are those trying to win championships, or at least expecting to win a playoff round or two, and those trying to lose lose lose for good draft picks.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / February 19
Kawhi’s Raptors’ take, Scottie Barnes’ All-Star triumph, and Beating new expectations
Samson Folk, Trevon Heath, and Esfandiar Baraheni discuss the latest in the Raptors realm. From Samson’s piece: “What the Raptors can also do is tether Quickley to a hopefully healthy Poeltl.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / February 19
Are the Toronto Raptors nearing the end of an era? 
No one is walking through the door to help the Toronto Raptors. While several Eastern Conference rivals bolstered their rosters in preparation for the playoff sprint ahead, the Raptors opted to pursue meaningful internal changes.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Alijah Martin News / Last Word On Sports / February 19
Why Alijah Martin Should See More Minutes in Season’s 2nd Half
The Toronto Raptors continue evaluating their rotation as the season moves into its second half. Development, defensive identity, and bench stability all remain priorities.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Chris Paul News / The SportsRush / February 19
Gilbert Arenas Wants Chris Paul To Forgo His Retirement And Return To The NBA in 2026-27
The way Chris Paul’s NBA career came to an end did not sit right with many around the league, as it was unsettling to see the final team-related news point toward him being waived by the Toronto Raptors.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18
Raptors relishing resurgence, shift focus to keeping Bulls down
Having already eclipsed last season's win total, the Toronto Raptors find themselves firmly entrenched in the race for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 18
Top Five Raptors Plays of the Week: All-Star Edition
We’re back to our regular upload day of Wednesday for the Top Raptors Plays of the Week, and since last week had the All-Star break, I wanted to do a special
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 18
Raptors Get Positive Update in NBA Power Rankings
The Toronto Raptors are going into the second half of the season with a lot to like about their current outlook. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann agrees, placing the Raptors at No.
Chris Paul News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18
Chris Paul picks best NBA organization he ever played for, and it’s definitely not Clippers
One of the greatest point guards in the NBA has decided to hang up his shoes for good. Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA earlier this week.
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.
Toronto Raptors News / The SportsRush / February 18
Chris Paul: I Wouldn’t Have Let Kobe Bryant Drop 81 on My Team
It’s been a little over 20 years since Kobe Bryant dropped the historic 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Well, it’s not Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. Then again, nobody now knows what that game looked and felt like.
Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / February 18
The Raptors need to continue depending on Immanuel Quickley
The weight of the Raptors offense and its failings fall at the feet of everyone, but it isn’t evenly distributed across the players’ backs. Some players are load bearing.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / February 18
Why Raptors must stop winging it and prioritize Walter
The Toronto Raptors entered this season with a log jam on the wing. Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle were all set to compete for a couple rotation spots.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 18
'They Didn’t Want Me': Chris Paul Reveals Real Reason Behind Lawrence Frank, Clippers’ Waiving Him
The end of Chris Paul’s career was perhaps the biggest surprise of the NBA season. We all knew that the veteran point guard was going to retire at the end of the season, but the midseason rift between him and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the later trade-and-waive to the Toronto Raptors was utterly unexpected.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
3 Observations From Evaluating Second Half of Raptors' Schedule
The Toronto Raptors are 27 games away from the end of the regular season, and they are hoping to be competitive towards reaching the playoffs. The Raptors are three games ahead of the Orlando Magic, who sit in seventh place, which would mark the first spot in the East play-in tournament.
From Wichita to the North: A Conversation with Toronto Raptors’ Gradey Dick
The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a vibrant youth movement, and at the center of that energy is Gradey Dick. Known for his elite sharpshooting and a personality that shines as bright as his draft-night suit, the Kansas native has quickly become a fan favorite in the 6ix.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
Raptors Made Steals, Mistakes in Recent NBA Draft
It's been nearly two years since the Toronto Raptors selected Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead in the 2024 NBA Draft. Walter was the team's No. 19 overall pick, and there's reason to believe the team may have reached on the Baylor guard a little too early.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 17
What Raptors Need For 50-Win Season
The Toronto Raptors are 32-23 going into the second half of the season. This means that the Raptors will need to win 18 of their final 27 games to reach 50 wins for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign.
Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
Toronto Raptors Shine Across All-Star Weekend
The Toronto Raptors had a strong presence throughout All-Star Weekend, with multiple players participating across events and showcasing the organization’s growing talent base.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 15
Raptors 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 2 deals
The Toronto Raptors walked into the 2026 NBA trade deadline from a position of relevance. Not just Play-In relevance, but legitimate home-court playoff positioning in a loaded Eastern Conference.
Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 15
What Having Two All-Stars Means For The Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors reached an important milestone this season with both Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram earning All-Star selections. Beyond individual recognition, the achievement signals something larger for the franchise.
Bobby Webster News / Hoops Rumors / February 15
GM Webster Discusses Raptors’ Performance, Barnes, More
Just before the All-Star break, Raptors general manager Bobby Webster sat down for an interview with Eric Koreen of The Athletic. Webster’s conversation with Koreen covers a number of topics and is worth checking out in full for Raptors fans.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / February 13
Chris Paul ends legendary career ranked fifth all-time on elite NBA list
Chris Paul called it a career on Friday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14
Chris Paul retires: Where does he rank among 10 best point guards of all time?
As the 12-time All-Star walks away from the game, probably yelling at a referee on his way, here are the 10 greatest point guards of all time and where CP3 ranks among them.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 13
Key February Games That Will Test the Raptors’ Progress
February has a way of revealing what an NBA team truly is. Fast starts cool off, early-season hype gets tested, and the standings begin to feel less like a snapshot and more like a statement about where a group really belongs.
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