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Jakob Poeltl ruled out against 76ers for injury management

Toronto Raptors starting center Jakob Poeltl has been ruled out of tonight’s game due to injury management. Poeltl has been nursing a back injury throughout this entire season, and Toronto is approaching his recover cautiously by having him sit out on the second leg of a back-to-back.

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Here’s where the Raptors stand in the NBA Cup

After a comeback win against the Atlanta Hawks, the Toronto Raptors have improved to 2-0 in NBA Cup group play games with the other win coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Halloween.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / November 8

Raptors 905 follow big club’s lead in season-opening win vs. Sky Hawks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Success is undoubtedly a goal for all teams, indiscriminate of sport, league or level. Yet the G League is somewhat unique in that teams value connectivity just as much, if not more, than simply winning on a nightly basis.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Sixers, riding regulars hard, plot to stop Raptors' win streak

Two teams that could probably benefit from some extra rest meet when the Philadelphia 76ers face the visiting Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Toronto is playing

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

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Toronto Raptors News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

Toronto Raptors Find Their Grit in Gritty Win Over Hawks 109-97

In the heart of Atlanta, where the ghosts of past basketball battles linger, the Toronto Raptors wrote a new chapter of resilience. This wasn’t a game for the highlight reels, not a symphony of perfectly executed plays.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Raptors ride big fourth quarter to victory over Hawks

RJ Barrett scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half to help the visiting Toronto Raptors earn a 109-97 come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and extend their winning streak to four games.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / November 7

The Toronto Raptors are quickly becoming a sleeping giant in the Eastern Conference

The Toronto Raptors put together another nice performance in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Toronto Raptors did get off to a slow start as they trailed by 9 to the Atlanta Hawks at halftime.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / November 7

Raptors win rock fight vs Hawks to stay undefeated in NBA Cup

With it being a rematch of the Raptors’ season opener, and a bit of extra importance due to it being a cup game, the competitive juices were flowing early in this one.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / November 7

The Toronto Raptors are contenders in the NBA Cup for the first time

We’ve had the NBA Cup now for a few seasons, and it’s not a secret that drumming up excitement for it has been… difficult. Now, public NBA Cup truther and SB Nation NBA manager Harrison Faigen has been preaching about the NBA Cup since the LA Lakers won the first edition, and I never understood why… UNTIL NOW.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / November 7

Raptors HQ Staff gives raw opinions on Toronto Raptors City Edition Jerseys

It’s that time of year: NBA City Edition jerseys. You either love or hate your team’s edition of the jerseys every year, which is fair given that teams take some… artistic liberties on the designs.

Jonathan Mogbo News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 7

Raptors make smart roster move ahead of Hawks game

The Toronto Raptors are tweaking their roster ahead of the team's five-game road trip. According to Sportsnet's Blake Murphy, the Raptors are assigning big man Jonathan Mogbo to the G League.

Scottie Barnes News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 7

Raptors forward could return to All-Star game this season

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is a one-time All-Star, but that could change this season. Barnes is playing exceptionally well on both ends of the floor, but his defense is what is propelling the Raptors to victory over the last three games.

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Why Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles is on path to success

The Toronto Raptors should be pleased with the efforts of rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Murray-Boyles

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 6

Analyst right to call out Raptors $175 million player

The Toronto Raptors are winners of three straight games and they will hope to keep things going when they start their five-game road trip. The team has been led by Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett for the first eight games of the season, but they need more help from the supporting cast.

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

The Toronto Raptors are the only team in the NBA that has three players doing this

The Toronto Raptors have won three straight games after starting the season 1-4. The Toronto Raptors are coming off their best win of the season, blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks 128-100.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / November 4

Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett lead red-hot Raptors in rout of Milwaukee

RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes scored 23 points each Tuesday night and the Toronto Raptors easily defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 128-100 for their third straight win.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes escapes injury scare vs. Bucks after negative thumb X-rays

On Tuesday night, the Toronto Raptors were doing very well against a Milwaukee Bucks team coming off an emotional game on the first of a back-to-back set.

Jakob Poeltl News / NBA Draft on SI / November 3

Raptors' Rookie Continues to Shine in Jakob Poeltl's Absence

After Collin Murray-Boyles’s third start of his young career, he was asked how he’s had to be a quick learner after being thrust into a starting role early on. The rookie answered, “I would say I'm pretty adaptable–I’ve always been adaptable.“ It was a confident answer from a player playing in his 5th career game–but he’s right.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / November 4

Barrett, Ingram Lead Raptors Past Grizzlies 117-104 for First Back-to-Back Wins of Season

RJ Barrett scored 27 points and Brandon Ingram added 26 as the Toronto Raptors notched their first consecutive victories of the season, defeating the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 117-104 on Sunday night.

Jamison Battle News / Raptors Nation / November 1

Battle’s Hot Shooting Lifts Raptors Past Cavs 112-101 in NBA Cup Opener

Jamison Battle delivered a breakout performance, scoring 20 points on perfect shooting and draining a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final minutes to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-101 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.