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On YouTubeDarko Rajakovic News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 13
Inside the Raptors’ Journey Back to the NBA Playoffs
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is taking a step in the right direction by making the playoffs in his third season at the helm. Following a difficult 2024-25 campaign that saw the team finish with only 30 wins and miss the postseason, expectations for a playoff appearance in the following season weren't high.
Toronto Raptors News / EasySportz / April 13
Cavs vs Raptors First-Round Series Preview and Prediction
The 4 vs. 5 matchup in the Eastern Conference is usually where things get interesting, and this year’s series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors fits that mold perfectly.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13
Raptors’ rebuild approach to continue through playoffs
Doing the best you can with what you have. That might sound like survival mode, but it’s been a process-oriented goal for a franchise who got used to losing.
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13
Playoff-Ready Raptors close strong with statement win against Nets
No one ever said it had to be easy, they just had to get it done. And that is exactly what the Raptors did. On Sunday afternoon, Toronto controlled its own destiny: win against the Brooklyn Nets and avoid the play-in tournament.
25 NBA players who were ahead of their time
NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 13
Raptors Clinch Playoff Berth With Dominant Win Over Nets
The Toronto Raptors secured their place in the postseason with a 136-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The result closed out the regular season and confirmed Toronto’s return to the playoffs for the first time in four years.
Immanuel Quickley News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 13
Raptors' Immanuel Quickley Injures Hamstring vs. Nets, Which Could Affect Playoffs
The Toronto Raptors are moving forward as the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 136-101 victory against the Brooklyn Nets, but the win came with a bit of a price.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 13
Raptors film room: three factors that will decide their series against the Cavs
It’s official! The Raptors will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in round 1 of the NBA playoffs. Here are 3 keys to how the series will shake out. 0:00 – Recap
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 12
Raptors vs. Cavaliers Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channel
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are officially set and the Toronto Raptors will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round in the Eastern Conference.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 12
Raptors Lock in No. 5 Seed, Set for First Round Clash with Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors are finishing in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings after beating the Brooklyn Nets in their regular season finale. After the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic lost their final games, the Raptors were able to slide up to No.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Raptors secure No. 5 seed with win over Nets
Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / April 12
Raptors Clinch Final Playoff Seed In East
The Raptors have clinched a playoff spot in the East after beating the Nets 136-101. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance in four years. Scottie Barnes closed out his season with an 18-point triple-double, while RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram contributed 26 and 25 points, respectively.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 12
Raptors are doing the right things heading into the playoffs with win in season finale
Apparently, this game opened with a historic betting line attached to it. Now, that’s not important other than to highlight the sentiment around it. The Raptors were not only supposed to win this game against the Nets, they were supposed to clobber them.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 12
Raptors Playoff Picture: Why Avoiding the Knicks Matters
The Toronto Raptors are heading into the final game of the regular season with their playoff positioning still not fully locked in. At this point, the situation is clear.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11
Raptors strive to secure top-six playoff spot in clash vs. Nets
The Toronto Raptors can clinch a top-six playoff spot with a win on Sunday night against the visiting Brooklyn Nets in the teams' regular-season finale.
A.J. Lawson News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Raptors Converting A.J. Lawson To Standard Contract
The Raptors are promoting two-way player A.J. Lawson to a standard contract that covers the rest of 2025/26, agents Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
NBA News / Raptors Nation / April 12
Knicks Secure No. 3 Seed With Win Over Raptors, Extend Streak
The New York Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Jalen Brunson led the way with 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 10 rebounds in a controlled team performance.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed
As the NBA playoff field takes shape in the final days of the regular season, the New York Knicks now officially know their place.
Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Nation / April 12
Ingram Scores 38 As Raptors Strengthen Playoff Position With Win Over Heat
The Toronto Raptors moved closer to securing a playoff berth with a 128-114 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Brandon Ingram led the performance with a season-high 38 points, guiding Toronto through a strong second-half effort.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 10
Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies
The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything. The Hawks and Raptors are tied at 45-35 with two games left, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker after its win over Miami.
Brandon Ingram News / Field Level Media / April 9
Brandon Ingram nets 38 as Raptors sweep four games from Heat
Brandon Ingram scored 23 of his 38 points in the first half Thursday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Miami Heat 128-114. The Raptors (45-35) swept the four-game season series with the Heat (41-39) and moved one-half game ahead of Orlando and into sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
The 'Most active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Heat stumble into play-in for fourth straight season
Not only did the Miami Heat lose Tuesday for the ninth time in their last dozen games, but the defeat sent them into the play-in tournament for the fourth season in a row.
Nando de Colo News / Hoops Rumors / April 7
Former NBA Guard Nando De Colo Announces Plans To Retire
French guard Nando De Colo has confirmed to BeBasket that he intends to retire at the end of the 2025/26 season, as BasketNews.com relays. “To be transparent, this will be my last season,” he said.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 1
Pistons' Jalen Duren achieves NBA first with latest near-perfect game
In a near-perfect performance, Duren scored 31 points in 35 minutes.
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