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Toronto Raptors Shares Optimistic Injury Update on Rookie Center Ahead of Huge Denver Nuggets Matchup

The Toronto Raptors will need all hands on deck when they face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, and head coach Darko Rajakovic shared some good news about their frontcourt.

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Raptors film room: Ja’Kobe Walter is a developmental win

The Toronto Raptors took care of business against the lowly Chicago Bulls and pulled out a comfortable win. Ja’Kobe Walter was the standout off the bench, pouring in 18 points.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 18

Toronto Raptors Demolish Chicago Bulls 139-109 in Statement Road Victory

Sometimes, a basketball team just clicks. You can see it crisply the ball moves, the constant communication on the defensive end, and the undeniable swagger they carry walking back to the huddle.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 18

Balanced scoring attack helps Raptors complete season sweep of Bulls

RJ Barrett scored 23 points while Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram and Ja'Kobe Walter chipped in 18 apiece to boost the visiting Toronto Raptors to a 139-109 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

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How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 18

Raptors Show Who They Can Be in Win vs. Bulls

The Toronto Raptors are starting their road trip off right with a big 139-109 win against the Chicago Bulls inside the United Center. The victory completes the season series sweep over the Bulls after going 3-0 against them this season.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Raptors HQ / March 18

Raptors make a statement with win in Chicago

What better way to start off a five-game road trip than with a dominant victory? The Toronto Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls tonight for the third time this season, officially completing the sweep of yet another team in a season series.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 18

Raptors chase perfection in beatdown over Bulls

What constitutes perfection? In the NBA, is it when a team overcomes trials and tribulations? As our prophet 50 said, joy wouldn’t feel so good, if it wasn’t for pain.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Republic / March 18

Raptors’ fan favourite Sandro Mamukelashvili offers a glimpse into long-term plans

Some NBA players just have that “it” factor that draws fans. That player for the Toronto Raptors is Sandro Mamukelashvili. It did not take fans to jump on board the Mamu hype train, as he was able to turn heads in his very first season with the Raps.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 18

Three Ways Raptors Will Be Affected by NBA Expansion

The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the NBA are bracing for possible expansion for the 2028-29 season. Owners will vote soon to approve the expansion plans to 32 teams, where the cities of Seattle and Las Vegas are viewed as the top candidates.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls Preview: 3 Factors to Victory

The Toronto Raptors have been on quite a heater lately. Defeating two playoff contenders in both the Phoenix Suns and the East’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Pistons.

Trayce Jackson-Davis News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 18

Raptors Plan For Trayce Jackson-Davis is the Right One

The Toronto Raptors traded for Trayce Jackson-Davis just over a month ago, and the team is hopeful that he can grow within their system. Jackson-Davis has not played much for the Raptors, totaling just eight appearances and averaging 4.8 minutes per game in those contests.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / March 18

How Scottie Barnes is at a turning point in Raptors’ season

The Toronto Raptors currently sit at 38-29, good enough for the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference, but just barely. They have just a half-game cushion above a play-in spot and recently sunk into the play-in before rising back out of it.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / March 18

Raptors 905 play with ‘playoff intensity’ in crucial win over Cruise

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Now that the Raptors 905 have clinched a playoff berth, and it appears that their roster has been comprehensively plucked for NBA-call ups, it’s go time.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / March 18

The Toronto Raptors might, in fact, be back

How quickly things can change. It was just a week ago that the Toronto Raptors lost by double digits to the New Orleans Pelicans, and the team (minus Immanuel Quickley) seemed perfectly alright with Dejounte Murray punking Jamal Shead.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 18

Raptors Face Critical Five-Game Road Trip

The Toronto Raptors are heading to the United States for a big five-game road trip that will last a week in what could determine their final placement in the standings at the end of the season.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / March 18

Raptors Start Road Trip With Trap Game vs. Bulls

The Toronto Raptors are visiting the Chicago Bulls at 8:00 p.m. ET inside the United Center. Fans can watch the game on Sportsnet or stream it on NBA League Pass.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 17

Raptors feeling things start to click as key road trip begins at Bulls

Consecutive home wins have helped the Toronto Raptors regain momentum and maintain their grasp on the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Why Koa Peat Makes Sense For Raptors In The 2026 NBA Draft

As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, the Toronto Raptors are expected to target versatile, high-upside players who align with their identity. While the top of the class is dominated by names like Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cameron Boozer, Toronto is more likely to land in the mid-to-late lottery or just outside it.

Scottie Barnes News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

Scottie Barnes Drops Three-Word Reaction After a Kid Smacks His Head During Raptors Fan Day

Scottie Barnes is arguably one of the most physically gifted basketball players in the league today. Standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing nearly 240 pounds,

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Who Should The Toronto Raptors Protect In An Expansion Draft?

Expansion drafts always force teams into difficult decisions. Protecting only a limited number of players means every franchise must balance present production with long-term potential.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Nation / March 16

Brandon Ingram Scores 34 Points as Raptors Defeat Pistons 119-108

Brandon Ingram delivered a standout performance with a game-high 34 points as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-108 on Sunday night.

Brandon Ingram News / Field Level Media / March 15

Brandon Ingram goes off as Raptors beat Pistons

Brandon Ingram scored 34 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons 119-108 on Sunday afternoon. RJ Barrett added 27 points and Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and a season-best 18 rebounds for the Raptors, who have won two in a row.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move

It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Raptors rally to knock off Suns

Can The Toronto Raptors Avoid The Play-In Tournament?

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Raptors Notes: Scottie Barnes Delivers Late Play, Brandon Ingram Shows Out

The Toronto Raptors picked up a needed win Friday over the Phoenix Suns, and Scottie Barnes delivered one of the biggest moments of the night. Barnes, who entered questionable because of illness, finished with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists.