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Raptors go for 7th straight win vs. suddenly trending Nets

Toronto goes for a repeat win over visiting Brooklyn on Sunday that would stretch the Raptors' winning streak to seven games. The Raptors started their streak Nov.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / November 22

Raptors rule out Jakob Poeltl for Sunday’s clash with Brooklyn

It was announced today that Jakob Poeltl will miss tomorrow night’s action against the Brooklyn Nets for lower back injury management, an injury that has plagued the 30-year old center all season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 22

The Raptors run one of the best plays in the league

“A lot has been made of the Raptors excellent offense to start the year. Basically every rotation player has average to elite scoring efficiency, they pass the ball a ton, they score from a lot of different places with a lot of different players.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 22

Raptors are becoming one of NBA's best teams, but is it sustainable?

The Toronto Raptors are off to a great start in the first month of the season because all of their players are clicking. The starters are building chemistry with one another, but that isn't the only reason why the Raptors are one of the NBA's best teams so far this season.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Scottie Barnes News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

Scottie Barnes gives the secrets behind the ‘dangerous’ Raptors’ impressive start to the 2025-26 season

The Toronto Raptors have had an amazing start to the 2025-26 season, as they are near the top of the Eastern Conference. As the star player for the Raptors, Scottie Barnes is confident in his team’s ability to continue building a solid run of games moving forward.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 22

Are the Raptors Copying Contenders? w/ Samson & Joe Wolfond

Samson Folk brings on Joe Wolfond to discuss the changing NBA landscape and how the Raptors fit in. From Joe’s piece: “Crucially, the rest of the league watched the Oklahoma City Thunder win the title and the Indiana Pacers push them the distance in the Finals while playing almost nothing like the 2024 champs.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 22

Raptors clinch east group A in the NBA Cup tournament

After last nights 140-110 shellacking of the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors moved to 3-0 in their group in the NBA Cup tournament. During NBA Cup play the Raptors have beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks as well, and they are the only team in their group to remain undefeated.

LaMelo Ball News / Raptors Republic / November 22

I tried and failed to argue for the Raptors to trade for LaMelo Ball

I sat down to write a column about why the Toronto Raptors should trade for LaMelo Ball. I tried very hard to not write the column, fearing looking like an idiot.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / November 22

Raptors trounce Wizards, advance to NBA Cup knockout stage for first time ever

In the first meaningful NBA Cup game in Toronto Raptors’ history, the team became the first to reach the knockout stage in the association, demolishing the Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 22

NBA roundup: Raptors become 1st to advance in Cup

Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett scored 24 points each as the Toronto Raptors dominated the visiting Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday for their sixth straight win.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / November 22

Raptors become first to advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals

The Raptors are the first team to clinch a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals after a 30-point win over the Wizards on Friday. Toronto has now won six straight and is 11-5, while Washington fell to 1-14.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Scottie Barnes reveals the moment the Toronto Raptors season turned around

The Toronto Raptors remain one of the hottest teams in the league. The Toronto Raptors scored a season-high 140 points to destroy the Washington Wizards 140-110.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Raptors clinch NBA Cup East Group A with win over Wizards

After a disappointing 2024-25 season in which the Toronto Raptors won just 30 games, they entered the 2025-26 campaign with a stern focus to make the leap as a collective.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 21

Raptors wallop Wizards, clinch advancement in NBA Cup

Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett scored 24 points each as the Toronto Raptors dominated the visiting Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday for their sixth straight win.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 21

Raptors quietly have two major NBA award candidates

By winning 10 of their first 15 games, the Toronto Raptors have cemented themselves as a legitimate contender in the damaged Eastern Conference, currently sitting in second place behind only the 13-2 Detroit Pistons.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 20

Raptors accomplish feat they haven’t seen since 2019

Are we seeing shades of 2019 again? The year Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to Canada’s first NBA championship is suddenly back in the conversation as the Raptors streak turns into something far bigger than an early-season surprise.

Kendrick Perkins News / HITC / November 20

Kendrick Perkins’ much-mocked Raptors take is suddenly looking spot on

Toronto Raptors are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. After dropping four of their first five games, the Raptors have turned things around, putting together nine wins in their past 10 outings.

Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

The Toronto Raptors are Back, and They’re Playing Beautiful Basketball in 2025

The air in Philadelphia was thick with anticipation, but not for the home team. For the Toronto Raptors, this was more than just another game on the road; it was a statement.

RJ Barrett News / Raptors Nation / November 18

Barrett’s Late Bucket Lifts Red-Hot Raptors Over Hornets 110–108

RJ Barrett delivered the decisive basket with 18 seconds remaining, and the Toronto Raptors used two clutch defensive stops from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to edge the Charlotte Hornets 110–108 on Monday night, extending Toronto’s torrid run to eight wins in nine games.