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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 29

Five Raptors observations after first quarter of season

The Toronto Raptors are about a quarter of the way done with the regular season, going 14-5 in their first 19 games. Here's a look at five things of note from the Raptors' first quarter of the season and a preview of what's to come: After starting 1-4, it looked like the Raptors were going to struggle, especially on defence.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 29

Raptors vs. Knicks might be NBA Cup quarterfinal to watch

The Toronto Raptors are moving on to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup for the first time in the tournament's three-year history. In order to punch a ticket to the semifinals in Las Vegas, the Raptors will have to beat the New York Knicks in Toronto.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / November 28

Toronto Raptors to face New York Knicks in NBA Cup Quarterfinal

After the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons in both teams’ final NBA Cup Group Round game, the Magic stole the top spot from the Toronto Raptors in the East.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / November 28

Raptors, Heat surging: Two unlikely contenders rise to the top of the East

At a time when teams continue to stack star power on their rosters, the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat are reminding the league that cohesion, continuity and belief can be just as powerful as raw superstar talent.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / HITC / November 28

Brandon Ingram offers chilly take on his decisive moment against Pascal Siakam

Brandon Ingram’s game-winning jumper over Pascal Siakam gave the Toronto Raptors their ninth straight win, finishing off a 97-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 28

Three centres Raptors could take in NBA Draft

The Toronto Raptors have three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft that could be used to improve the young core of the team. Bleacher Report writer Jonathan Wasserman conducted a recent two-round mock draft where the Raptors took three collegiate centres that the team could take next summer.

Brandon Ingram News / Hardwood Heroics / November 28

'Everybody’s Bought In' – Toronto Raptors’ Brandon Ingram Reveals His True Feelings on the Team’s 9-Game Winning Streak

Brandon Ingram praised the Toronto Raptors’ chemistry and togetherness after they extended their winning run to nine games with a 97-95 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday evening.

Brandon Ingram News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 28

Raptors’ $120 million Brandon Ingram gamble looking like a steal. Are they a real contender?

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2025-26 season having won just 55 games over the past two seasons. For reference, their 2019 title-winning squad won 58 games, and the year after that, they won 53 in 72 games.

Gradey Dick News / Raptors Republic / November 27

Gradey Dick ‘feeling fine’ after scary fall early in Pacers game

Last night, the Toronto Raptors barely squeaked out a win against the Indiana Pacers and did so without one of their key bench players for most of the game.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 27

The Raptors are better than everyone thought w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson

Samson Folk is joined by Caitlin Cooper to deep dive on the Raptors beating expectations. Find Caitlin’s patreon here. From Samson’s piece: “I often think of halfcourt scoring, sideline out of bounds plays, baseline out of bounds plays, things of that nature… as exercises in problem solving.

Ja Morant News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 27

Why Ja Morant trade to Raptors makes sense, but won't happen

The Toronto Raptors are a team to watch as a buyer in the trade market as they continue to establish themselves as one of the best squads in the Eastern Conference.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Brandon Ingram News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 27

What Raptors star Brandon Ingram said after game-winning shot vs. Pacers

When in doubt, turn to Brandon Ingram. The 28-year-old forward has been incredible to start his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, and in their NBA Cup win over the Indiana Pacers, he took his impact to the next level.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 27

Five numbers to know after Raptors stun Pacers

The Toronto Raptors are feeling the love after winning against the Indiana Pacers 97-95 to claim their ninth straight victory in front of their fans at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / November 26

Brandon Ingram's game-winner extends Raptors' win streak to nine

Each and every NBA season is full of surprise teams and breakout players. Among those through the first month of this season is undoubtedly the Toronto Raptors.

Ingram deserves some love in early MVP conversations

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The '2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / The SportsRush / November 26

Kendrick Perkins Breaks Down Why He Was So Quick to Believe in the Scottie Barnes-Led Raptors

One of the biggest shockers of this early NBA season has been the Toronto Raptors. A year ago they finished 30-52 and didn’t even qualify for the Play-In.

Gradey Dick News / EssentiallySports / November 27

What Happened to Gradey Dick? Raptors Star Exits Pacers Game With Injury

Things took a scary turn when the Raptors hosted the Pacers tonight. It was bad enough for Gradey Dick to leave for the locker room while the Raptors are up 74-67.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 26

‘I’d be shocked….if they’re not in the playoffs’: Stan Van Gundy on the Toronto Raptors

After starting the season 13-5 and sitting firmly as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, the national NBA media is taking notice of the early-season success of the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / November 26

Brandon Ingram deserves some love in early MVP conversations

The Raptors are rolling, emerging as one of the early surprises of the NBA season, and Ingram is at the forefront of their resurgence.

Brandon Ingram's big game shows Raptors have truly arrived

The 25 greatest trios in NBA history

The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

RJ Barrett News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Raptors' RJ Barrett ruled out for one week

Raptors forward RJ Barrett, who injured his right knee during Sunday’s win over Brooklyn, underwent medical imaging that revealed no structural damage, the team confirmed today in a press release.

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / HITC / November 25

How many more games the Toronto Raptors need to win to set their longest winning streak ever

The Toronto Raptors were victorious once again after they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. With the victory, the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to eight games, which is a true testament to their remarkable turnaround this season.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / November 24

Red-hot Raptors beat depleted Cavs for 8th straight win

Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 37 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 on Monday to extend their winning streak to eight.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / November 24