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On YouTubeToronto 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.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
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.
Scottie Barnes News / Raptors Republic / December 21
Raptors Film Room: Their offense is broken
What a disastrous performance. The Raptors put up fewer than 100 points in back-to-back games. This time it was against the lowly Brooklyn Nets. Scottie Barnes had his worst game of the season.
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.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 21
Five numbers to know after Raptors fall vs. Celtics
The Toronto Raptors are feeling the burn after their first loss following their NBA Cup run against the Boston Celtics at home. The Raptors were keeping up with the Celtics through three quarters, but they could not muster enough energy to outlast them in the fourth quarter.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 21
An insidious 12-0 run killed the Raptors
Boston’s insidious 12-0 run was broken up by a timeout and break between quarters. Payton Pritchard touched the paint and scored. Then, Pritchard did the exact same thing, but this time, dished to Hugo Gonzalez for the paint two.
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.
Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes Celtics pay with 2nd-chance slam
Scottie Barnes put his dunking skills on display during the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Barnes is progressing through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Raptors.
NBA News / Raptors HQ / December 20
This loss to the Celtics raises uncomfortable questions for Toronto 
Christmas has come early for Boston fans, as the Celtics were delivered an overwhelming victory, 112-96, in Toronto on Saturday night. Jaylen Brown might as well have been driving that sleigh, as the Celtics had no need for their leading scorer to beat down the Raptors in their own arena.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 20
Raptors snap winning streak, lose vs. Celtics in cold 4th quarter
The Toronto Raptors are back in the loss column after falling to the Boston Celtics 112-96 at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday evening. The Raptors fell behind by double digits early in the first quarter, but mounted a comeback in the second that allowed them to take a lead going into the locker rooms at halftime.
NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 20
Raptors look like pretenders in loss to Celtics
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.
RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 20
Raptors' RJ Barrett trade rumors will evolve once he returns from injury
The Toronto Raptors are hoping RJ Barrett can get back on the court as soon as possible. The Mississauga, Ont. native has been out for nearly a month with a knee sprain, but is getting back into playing shape very soon.
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 Republic / December 20
Analyzing the Raptors top 4 players
Samson Folk & Jack Quantrill dive into what is making the Raptors tick. From Adon’s piece: “With Scottie Barnes emerging, the vibes became all the more tenuous.
Brandon Ingram News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19
Brandon Ingram says he has in Toronto what he has never had before in his career
The Toronto Raptors have won two games in a row after dropping four straight. The Toronto Raptors picked up some nice wins against the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks to maintain the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference.
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.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Anthony Davis linked to two new teams in trade rumors
Anthony Davis trade rumors are not going away any time soon.
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.
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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