Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 122-116 victory over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 31 points, 20 rebounds, and seven assists in 37 minutes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not new to noise. He’s built an entire legacy in Milwaukee by turning chaos into control, but on Friday night, it hit a new frequency as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Toronto Raptors 122-116.
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.
The Toronto Raptors started their 2025-26 NBA season by destroying the Atlanta Hawks in a 20-point game victory. Brandon Ingram was the first Raptor to score a bucket this season after he made a layup at the 11:07 minute mark.
OK, the games are about to begin. The preseason was a mixed bag and while the Toronto Raptors finished with a 4-2 record, some of the process was less promising.
The Toronto Raptors are just a day away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a road game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday evening. The Raptors are hoping for a bounce back year out of Scottie Barnes, who regressed a bit in 2024-25 and saw his team miss out on the postseason altogether.
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is going into his fifth season with the team, but he is still learning new things as he tries to get back to his All-Star form.
The Toronto Raptors are unleashing a new frontcourt duo this season with Brandon Ingram working together with Scottie Barnes. The Athletic insider Eric Koreen questioned whether the pair would be able to coexist in the Raptors offense.
In what has been an interesting preseason for Scottie Barnes, there might be more to the story. The 24-year-old has been dealing with left knee tendinopathy/tendinitis, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg, causing him to miss Toronto’s preseason contest in Sacramento against the Kings.
Es Baraheni dropped a fantastic video the other day discussing whether Scottie Barnes’ preseason should be worrisome for the Toronto Raptors. He didn’t sound the alarm, but he gave context as to why Barnes’ high rate of jumpers (and missed jumpers) this preseason is a continuation of his approach last year.
The Toronto Raptors are going into the season with a young, but deep roster that could see 10 or 11 players on a nightly basis. Here's a look at the team's depth chart going into the season: Quickley will be the team's starting point guard with Shead coming off of the bench.
The early game was defined by a very aggressive Immanuel Quickley — who had some nice fight on defense and a hankering for shot attempts on offense — and two laissez-faire basketball teams.
The Toronto Raptors are entering a pivotal season defined by transition, youthful energy, and renewed ambition. After retooling their roster with emerging talent and promising signings, the Raptors are no longer just rebuilding; they’re reimagining their next era of success.
LeBron James won’t be suiting up for any preseason games. James, 40, didn’t practice during the first week of camp and was only a “modified” participant on Tuesday.
Bruce Brown faced off against his former team during the NBA preseason. The Denver Nuggets took on the Toronto Raptors for the second matchup of their NBA preseason slate and came out on top.
Scottie Barnes recently reiterated his desire to qualify for the playoffs during the team’s Media Day. The Toronto Raptors’ last postseason appearance was in 2022, where they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.
Years of struggles and failing to meet expectations have surrounded the Toronto Raptors since their first NBA championship in 2019. Many All-Star-level players have left the organization, and the Raptors have experienced back-to-back losing seasons for the first time in a decade.
When the Toronto Raptors selected Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, some questioned the decision. Many expected Jalen Suggs, the No.
Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be heading into the 2025-26 season with some ambitious plans for himself and his team. While speaking on his YouTube channel, "Yaboyscottie", Barnes expressed his aspirations for the upcoming year. "I'mma try.
Scottie Barnes hasn’t played in the postseason since his rookie year in 2021-22, and he has his eyes set on playoff basketball for the Toronto Raptors next season.
The Toronto Raptors closed out their 2024–25 NBA campaign with a 30-52 record, falling short of the Play-In tournament. While the team’s struggles have been a collective effort, much of the post-season noise has centered around rising star Scottie Barnes—and not in the way you’d expect.