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Raptors’ Poeltl Remains Out Indefinitely With Back Injury

Veteran center Jakob Poeltl remains out indefinitely due to a lower back strain, the Raptors announced on Sunday (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Raptors’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that ruins fun season

Not every great season needs to end with a blockbuster. Sometimes, the most dangerous threat to momentum is impatience. The Toronto Raptors are living through one of the league’s most enjoyable stories of the 2025-26 season.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / January 24

Five trades for Toronto to get off of Jakob Poeltl’s contract

Trade season is upon us, and we’re going to be covering five trades that Toronto could make in order to shed a member of the team that has been in numerous trade rumours, Jakob Poeltl.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Blazers shot 4-for-26 in the first quarter against Toronto and their 9-2 January came to a halt

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-98, ending a stretch where they’d gone 9-2 in January. Without Deni Avdija, the Blazers dug themselves a first-quarter hole they couldn’t climb out of.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Scottie Barnes blocks six shots as Raptors beat Blazers for third straight win behind defense

The Toronto Raptors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night for their third straight win. Defense carried them again. Toronto held Portland under 100 points and controlled the paint on a night when Scottie Barnes looked like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 24

Raptors 905 lose two in a row for the first time this season

We’ve come to expect the Raptors 905 to always win. Even though they struggled after the first quarter, a comeback seemed possible until … they only scored 15 points in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / January 24

Raptors snap Trail Blazers’ win streak in RJ’s return

The trend continues. The Raptors are now 17-7 when RJ Barrett is in the lineup. They snapped Portland’s four-game win streak after a convincing 110-98 victory on the road.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 24

Five Stats to Know After Raptors Win Over Blazers

The Toronto Raptors are on top once again after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 inside the Moda Center. It's the third straight win for the Raptors as they have officially achieved a winning record on their five-game road trip.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Nation / January 24

Mamukelashvili Sparks Raptors as Toronto Ends Portland’s Winning Run

Sandro Mamukelashvili poured in 22 points, and Brandon Ingram chipped in 20 as the Toronto Raptors pulled away late to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night.

Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Republic / January 24

Raptor film room: Sandro Mamukelashvili helped exploit the Blazers defense

Sandro Mamukelashvili put up another 20+ point effort on the road. The Raptors improved to 3-1 on their west coast trip and are now the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Toronto overpowers Portland for third straight win

Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 points and Immanuel Quickley recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to help the Toronto Raptors notch a 110-98 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

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RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 24

RJ Barrett Returns, Raptors Win Third Straight vs. Blazers

The Toronto Raptors are officially on a winning road trip after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 inside the Moda Center. The Raptors struggled early on the offensive end of the floor, scoring just 19 points in the first quarter.

Immanuel Quickley News / The Lead / January 23

What Does Immanuel Quickley’s Historic Night Mean for Raptors?

In a statement win on the road over the Golden State Warriors, Immanuel Quickley delivered the most efficient performance of his career and one of the Raptors’ most electrifying offensive outings in recent memory.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 23

Two Trade Deadline Goals For Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are less than two weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, and they have the chance to be a big buyer in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, placing them in prime position to make a run in the playoffs this spring.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Raptors’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario as splashy rumors swirl

The funny thing with surprise seasons is that they demand bold thinking. At some point, exceeding expectations stops being enough. The Toronto Raptors have reached that inflection point in the 2025–26 NBA season.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / January 22

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Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Nation / January 24

Barnes Ignites Second-Half Surge as Raptors Pull Away from Kings

Scottie Barnes took over after halftime, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter to power the Toronto Raptors to a 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Gambler sentenced to two years in prison for NBA betting scandal

Gambler Timothy McCormack became the first person sentenced in the wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme that involves players Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier on Wednesday in New York.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Field Level Media / January 21

Raptors rule out F Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) vs. Kings

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles was ruled out of Wednesday's game at the Sacramento Kings because of a left thumb contusion. Murray-Boyles was injured on Sunday when Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic hit him on the wrist on a shot attempt in the third quarter.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / January 21

Quickley Erupts for 40 as Raptors Overwhelm Warriors in Post-Butler Debut

Immanuel Quickley delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, pouring in 40 points and handing out 10 assists as the Toronto Raptors pulled away early and cruised past the Golden State Warriors 145–127 in Golden State’s first game without Jimmy Butler.

Ochai Agbaji News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Raptors focused on avoiding tax, exploring frontcourt help ahead of deadline

The Raptors appear focused on two priorities as the trade deadline approaches. Those would be to stay out of the luxury tax, and add help up front. According to SportsNet’s Michael Grange, those goals continue to guide Toronto’s conversations around the league.

Bobby Webster News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Raptors not pressuring GM Bobby Webster to strike a deal

The noise around the league suggested the clock might be ticking on Raptors general manager Bobby Webster, with some wondering if Toronto might feel nudged into accelerating their timeline before the trade deadline.