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Well-rested Raptors, Heat ready to shed losing streaks

The Toronto Raptors and host Miami Heat have plenty in common ahead of their clash on Monday. Both are well rested on the back of NBA Cup quarterfinal exits on Tuesday.

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Raptors guard Jamal Shead close to breakout

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead he's getting his feet wet in his second year in the NBA. The 23-year-old had a long collegiate career before coming to the Raptors, but his time at the University of Houston shaped him towards becoming a defensive menace.

Kyle Lowry News / Raptors Republic / December 14

Did the Raptors learn nothing from employing Kyle Lowry?

For almost a decade, Kyle Lowry dominated the court for the Toronto Raptors. He was one of the premier point guards of the NBA during the 2010s, perhaps not quite as league-defining as Steph Curry or Damian Lillard, but in the tier just below them.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 14

Raptors may have cracked code on losing streak

The Toronto Raptors are hoping to dive into the trend that the rest of the league is following when it comes to 3-point offence. The Raptors make 36.1 per cent of their 3-pointers, but only take 31.9 per game.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 13

Raptors need one stat to change in order to win

The Toronto Raptors are looking for ways to get better as they've hit a wall in the last several games. After winning nine games in a row, the Raptors have lost six of their last seven contests, showing that things are not as good as they were before.

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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.

Darko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 13

Darko Rajakovic explains Raptors recent struggles

The Toronto Raptors have put in a lot of effort through the first 25 games of the season. The team has struggled as of late, losing six of the last seven games.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 12

Raptors slide in NBA power rankings after concerning losing streak

With a loss to the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors were not only eliminated from the NBA Cup and stripped away from a potential trip to Las Vegas, but they also extended their losing streak to four games.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 12

Raptors 905 keep perfect start alive with miraculous comeback over Bluecoats

Stuck 21 points at halftime and as much as 23 in their game against the Delaware Bluecoats on Friday, it appeared the Raptors 905’s G League record-setting perfect start was bound to come to an end.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 12

Raptors report card grade suggests improvement needed

The Toronto Raptors have lost six of their last seven games after winning nine in a row, proving to be one of the streakiest teams in the NBA. Their roller coaster season has prompted Bleach Report writer Greg Swartz to give them a B+ in his latest report card.

Kyle Lowry News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 12

Looking back at how Kyle Lowry's selflessness helped Raptors clinch championship

It's been just over six years since the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship with Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry leading the way, While Leonard will be viewed as the primary reason behind the team's championship in his lone season in Toronto, Lowry's legend lives on in the city.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 11

Five observations from Raptors NBA Cup run

The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA cup by the hands of the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals. The Raptors went 4-0 in group play but could not get to Las Vegas due to their loss against the Knicks, where they were without RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were both injured.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 11

Raptors recent stretch may prevent RJ Barrett trade

The Toronto Raptors have struggled to win games without RJ Barrett on the floor. Barrett last played for the Raptors on Nov. 23, but has been sidelined ever since due to a knee sprain.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 11

The Raptors have to get it together

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Samson’s piece: “Before this stretch, the Raptors were the 2nd most efficient pull up team in the NBA and didn’t rely on them often (bottom 10 in volume).

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 11

Raptors 905 make G League history, grind out win against Blue Coats

While the Oklahoma City Thunder tied the 2016 Golden State Warriors for the best start in NBA history at 24-1 on Wednesday night, five minutes earlier, the Raptors 905 also set a record for the best start in G League history.

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Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 11

Raptors rookie gets wild placement in NBA re-draft

Toronto Raptors rookie Colin Murray-Boyles is off to a good start so far this season. Murray-Boyles has proven himself on both ends of the floor that he can have a long career in the NBA.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 10

Raptors 905 set record for best start in G League history

The Raptors 905 have set the record for the best start in G League history. A 115-108 victory against the Delaware Blue Coats on Wednesday night at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre improved the 905’s record to 11-0, marking the most consecutive wins to start a season ever.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 10

Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week: Scottie Barnes impresses defensively

We’re back for the second week of the brand new series of Top Ten Raptors Plays of the Week. Let’s get into it, as this week’s games covered five matchups that went from the Trail Blazers game last Tuesday to obviously last night’s showdown against the New York Knicks.

Anthony Davis News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Tim MacMahon drops name of who the Toronto Raptors would give up in Anthony Davis trade

The Toronto Raptors have been in a hole since their hot streak. Since the Toronto Raptors won 9 games in a row, they have lost 6 of 7, including 4 games in a row.

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 10

Raptors star Brandon Ingram reveals big takeaway after loss to Knicks

With a loss to the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA Cup, but even more notably, they have lost six of their last seven games.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 10

What's next for Raptors after NBA Cup elimination?

The Toronto Raptors are not heading to Las Vegas after losing 117-101 to the New York Knicks in their NBA Cup quarterfinal. With the Raptors being eliminated

Darko Rajakovic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Darko Rajakovic says key Toronto Raptors star is ‘not himself’ after NBA Cup elimination

The Toronto Raptors’ losing streak extended to three games following their NBA Cup elimination. Following an excellent start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors’ campaign is derailing as they suffered a heartbreaking loss against the New York Knicks.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 11

Slumping Raptors fall out of NBA Cup

Two weeks ago, the Toronto Raptors were riding a nine-game winning streak. After Tuesday's blowout loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup, they've lost six of seven games and their offense is stalling out.

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Immanuel Quickley News / Hoops Rumors / December 9