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Should the Raptors trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Here we go again. The will they/won’t they storyline of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new chapter. Though this one looks to be the last.

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The RJ Barrett trade idea Raptors pitched to Pelicans

The Toronto Raptors have performed well this season, currently sitting at 29-19 ahead of Wednesday night’s home game against the New York Knicks. With the team performing well above expectations, some have speculated that the Raptors could be significant buyers at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, which is set for February 5.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 28

3 Likeliest Raptors to Be Traded Ahead of Deadline

The Toronto Raptors are just days away from the NBA trade deadline, and they have a few players that could be on the block. Here's a look at the three players that the Raptors are most likely to trade going into the deadline: Out of everyone on the roster, Agbaji is the likeliest to be traded.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Republic / January 28

Why Raptors shouldn’t trade Quickley ahead of the deadline

Immanuel Quickley’s up-and-down play so far this season has been immensely divisive. There are sensible cases both for and against the sharpshooting guard.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 28

Can the Raptors snap their 10-game losing streak against the Knicks?

Things change quickly in the NBA. Just over a week ago, the Toronto Raptors started their five-game road trip by conceding 25 points and 13 rebounds to DeAndre Ayton in a 110-93 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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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.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 28

Five Questions Ahead of Knicks vs. Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are getting ready for a matchup against the New York Knicks in a battle between two Eastern Conference teams fighting for playoff positioning.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28

Streaking Raptors ride strong defensive effort into clash vs. Knicks

The Toronto Raptors will strive to expand their winning streak to five games on Wednesday night when they return home to face the New York Knicks. The Raptors finished a five-game road trip with a 4-1 record on Sunday with a 103-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Toronto Raptors News / Hardwood Heroics / January 28

'No Doubt at All'- Toronto Raptors Coach Expects Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to be in the All-Star Game This Season

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic strongly believes that Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes deserve to be part of the NBA All-Star Game this season, as they are largely responsible for their 29-19 start, good for fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 27

Why Raptors' Biggest Trade Deadline Need Might Not Be What Fans Expect

The Toronto Raptors are going into the trade deadline with a couple of goals in mind. While the Raptors would ultimately like to get better both in the three-point shooting department and at the center position, the team has still been doing a relatively good job all things considered.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 27

Raptors Injury News: Collin Murray-Boyles and Jakob Poeltl spotted at practice

Some good news for Toronto as both Collin Murray-Boyles and Jakob Poeltl were spotted practicing today. CMB went out with an injury during the second half of the lone loss of the road trip in Los Angeles after putting up 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks across 25 minutes of action.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 27

Raptors Just Signaled Their Trade Deadline Intentions

The Toronto Raptors are counting down the days to the NBA trade deadline, and they are expected to be a buyer as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / January 27

Scottie Chasing DPOY, Quickley Player of the Week, Ingram in the Clutch and Gradey’s redemption

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Louis’ piece: “Just how good can these Toronto Raptors become? On a frigid Sunday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a winter storm constricting much of North America, the Raptors channeled that energy in their icy grip on the Thunder’s offence.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 27

Raptors 905 crumble in final minutes as win slips away

The Raptors 905 should’ve had this one. After leading by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, the 905 appeared set to endure a late fourth-quarter

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 27

Raptors Road Trip Pushes Them Higher in Power Rankings

The Toronto Raptors are winners of four straight games after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to end their road trip. The Raptors' current win streak has them moving up three spots higher in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

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Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / January 27

Making the case: Scottie Barnes as Defensive Player of the Year

Iranians have this concept of ‘Taroof’. Without going into a long-winded explanation about what it is, it’s when you sit down for a meal with your friends and family, and you insist that you have to pay.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 27

One Trade Deadline Move Raptors Should Prioritize

The Toronto Raptors are one of the league's most surprising teams in the first half of the season, putting them in position to be a buyer ahead of next week's NBA trade deadline.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 26

Collin Murray-Boyles, Alijah Martin named to NBA Rising Stars game

The NBA announced on Monday night that Raptors’ rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin will be competing at All-Star weekend in the Rising Stars game.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Blockbuster Mock Trade Sends Raptors' RJ Barrett to Kings for Domantas Sabonis

The Toronto Raptors have been a surprise team in the NBA this season as they currently sit third in the Eastern Conference standings with a 29-19 record.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Raptors Scottie Barnes’ game-changing difference vs. Thunder highlighted in 2 stats

One could argue Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes’ block on Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with 28.6 seconds left was the play of the night in a 103-101 win at the Paycom Center.

Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Toronto Raptors Silence the Roar in OKC with Gritty Road Win 103-101

In the NBA, road wins are currency, but winning at the Paycom Center is something else entirely. It requires a specific kind of fortitude to walk into one of the loudest buildings in the league and walk out with a victory, especially against the top-seeded team in the conference.

Immanuel Quickley News / Raptors Nation / January 26