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Raptors get good power rankings update despite injuries

The Toronto Raptors are hot and cold as they struggle to navigate injuries throughout the season. RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl have been mostly out of the lineup, which has affected the Raptors' record as of late.

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Raptors 905 suffer first loss of season in Showcase Cup final

The cliche goes: All good things come to an end; nothing lasts forever. Yet there was no preordained fate that said the Raptors 905’s miraculous undefeated

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 23

Five questions ahead of Raptors rematch vs. Heat

The Toronto Raptors are heading back to South Beach for the second time in a little over a week as they take on the Miami Heat. In the last meeting between the two teams, the Heat entered the fourth quarter with the lead, but the Raptors were able to finish strong, pulling out a 10-point victory after dominating the final 12 minutes.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 23

The league caught up to the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat

The Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat are separated by differences in culture, philosophy, and to the chagrin of Canadian basketball enthusiasts, the

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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.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / December 22

Raptors Injury News: Jakob Poeltl ruled out for clash against Miami

A tale that is unfortunately becoming too much of a cycle for Raptors fans, as Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out once again for their upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat due to a back injury that he picked up against the Brooklyn Nets.

Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / December 22

Raptors Roundup: Crashing offense, demoralizing losses, and Ingram’s on fire

Welcome to Raptors Roundup! A weekly recap of everything going on in the world of the Toronto Raptors. With trade season fast approaching, the Raptors started this week riding a four game losing streak, and the rumours began to swirl.

Ja'Kobe Walter News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 22

Young Raptors guard could be on trade block

The Toronto Raptors are in an interesting position as the trade deadline inches closer. The team is sitting above .500 at 17-13 through 30 games, but there are concerns about whether or not the team has the potential to truly make a difference in the Eastern Conference this season.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / December 22

Top Raptors Stories of 2025: Collin Murray-Boyles was a great pick

What is going wrong with the Raptors?

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm. From Samson’s piece: “When the Raptors were on their big run in the earlier portion of the season, they seemed capable of scoring fast, scoring slow, and scoring from many different places.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / December 22

Raptors 905 win ‘war’ vs. Gold, advance to Showcase Final

It was never supposed to be easy. With an opportunity to play for $100,000 and the glory of being the first team in G League history to finish the Tip-off Tournament a perfect 17-0 on the line, the Raptors 905 knew they were going to be in for a battle on Sunday.

Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / December 22

Raptors’ Wish List: Help for Jakob Poeltl

I bet you could name five different Christmas movies where Santa Claus needs someone’s help to save the holidays. Whether it’s Tim Allen, Elf, or any other memorable character, Santa has required a lot of help this time of year.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 22

Five numbers to know from Raptors' tough loss vs. Nets

The Toronto Raptors are shaking their heads after a 96-81 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The loss echoed similar sentiments to the previous game against the Boston Celtics, where the team struggled to keep momentum going in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / December 22

Nets Clamp Down Late, Pull Away From Raptors in 96–81 Home Win

Michael Porter Jr. poured in 24 points, and Noah Clowney added 19 as the Brooklyn Nets closed strong to defeat the Toronto Raptors 96–81 on Sunday night.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 22

Raptors forming bad pattern after Nets loss

The Toronto Raptors are going home disappointed after a 96-81 loss against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. Raptors forward Jamison Battle dunked the ball to give the Raptors a one-point lead with 9:37 left to go in the game.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

1 deal Raptors must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the surprise teams of the NBA season. They are currently 17-12 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, but they soared as high as the No.

Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics.

Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Raptors, Celtics tangle again in Toronto

The host Toronto Raptors will aim to win their third consecutive game on Saturday night while avenging a loss to the Boston Celtics. The Celtics defeated the Raptors 121-113 in their first visit to Toronto this season on Dec.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / December 19

Ingram, Barnes Power Raptors Past Short-Handed Bucks, 111–105

Brandon Ingram poured in 29 points and Scottie Barnes added 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors knocked off the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 111–105 on Thursday night.

Brandon Ingram News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Brandon Ingram reveals the reason why he wanted to be traded to the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors made a surprising move at last season’s trade deadline when they traded for Brandon Ingram. The Toronto Raptors were believed to be rebuilding and taking the slow approach on things, but they decided to take a chance on an injury-prone star.

Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Raptors looking to upgrade frontcourt, plan to keep Jakob Poeltl

The Raptors are signaling interest in upgrading their frontcourt, but Jakob Poeltl is not part of that conversation. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Toronto has indicated to potential trade partners that it is not looking to move Poeltl, even as it explores ways to add size up front.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 16

Bench helps Raptors end four-game skid

Brandon Ingram scored 28 points Monday night. But it was Immanuel Quickley and a bench lineup who took control in the fourth quarter of the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat.

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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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