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NBA News / Raptors HQ / April 18
Toronto has the advantage against Cleveland and here’s why 
The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2025-2026 NBA Playoffs, drawing the matinee matchup in their best-of-seven series against the four-seed Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / April 17
Jakob Poeltl provides update on lingering back injury
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has provided an update on his back injury, which has caused to miss a ton of time. The Veteran NBA centre said, “I feel good” when asked about his back.
Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / April 17
Storylines abound as Scottie Barnes, Raptors open series at Cavs
Success came quickly for Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes, who won the Rookie of the Year award and got a taste of the playoffs four years ago.
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 17
Head Coach Darko Rajakovic on NBA Playoff Atmosphere: 'That shouldn’t phase us at all'
The Toronto Raptors are entering the first round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2021-2022 season, and for the first time under head coach Darko Rajakovic.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Paul Pierce News / Hoops Wire / April 17
Paul Pierce predicts Cavs to make easy work of Raptors
Paul Pierce won a championship with the Celtics, so he knows playoff basketball. He has also watched the Cavaliers and Raptors this season. And he came out with a prediction that should please Cleveland fans.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / Raptors Republic / April 17
Raptors’ Mamukelashvili could be the X-factor against Cavaliers
The Raptors have been proving people wrong all year. They’ve thrived in an underdog role since the season began. People have doubted them and they just brush it off and put the work in.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 17
A Definitive History of Cavaliers vs. Raptors in the Playoffs
For the first time in eight years, the Toronto Raptors will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. The postseason rivalry between the Cavaliers and Raptors is one of the most statistically lopsided stretches in modern NBA history.
Brandon Ingram News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Raptors’ Brandon Ingram fires savage response to ‘idiots on social media’
The Toronto Raptors return to the NBA Playoffs spotlight for the first time since 2021-2022. Many across the roundball universe believe the No. 4 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are the far superior team, however.
Darko Rajakovic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Darko Rajakovic shows zero fear over Cavs’ home-court advantage
The Toronto Raptors are coming into their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers without home-court advantage. The Cavs are the No.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 16
If IQ sits, Point Scottie maybe Toronto’s only option
Immanuel Quickley’s right leg has been through a lot. After dealing with plantar fasciitis, he strained his hamstring on the same leg. He’s day-to-day, but if IQ is sidelined or plays restricted minutes, this maybe the only option.
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.
Brandon Ingram News / Raptors Republic / April 16
Raptors’ Brandon Ingram on NBA playoff defences: 'I’ve seen both'
The Toronto Raptors are heading into the playoffs as one of the league’s youngest teams, making Brandon Ingram’s presence all the more important. Since entering the league in 2016, Ingram has done a nice job being able to build a reputation as one of the NBA’s most polished scorers.
Can the Cavs Set Their Playoff Tone Against the Raptors?
The 2026 NBA playoffs have taken shape, and the Cleveland Cavaliers look to right the wrongs of years past. This year, the wine and gold will face an old playoff foe in the Toronto Raptors, a team the franchise has familiarity with from its days with LeBron James leading the charge.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / April 16
Raptors lean on Jakob Poeltl as Darko Rajakovic signals bigger role against the Cavs
If the Toronto Raptors have one clear concern heading into a first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it is dealing with the size of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
James Harden News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 16
Raptors vs. Cavs Preview: Expert Q&A on James Harden, Cleveland's Postseason Ceiling
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are on a collision course for a high-stakes postseason matchup. While the Raptors have undergone a significant
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 16
The North Remembers: 2019 Raptors Championship Was a Tactical Masterclass
It's been seven years since the Toronto Raptors last hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy as NBA champions for the first time in franchise history. It wasn't just a victory for the city and the country; it was also a cultural shift for all of Canada.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated
It is safe to say that the bridge between Chris Paul and the L.A. Clippers has been burnt to a crisp.
Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Raptors View: Cavs present familiar challenge in first-round matchup
From a Toronto perspective, this one feels… familiar. As Frank Zicarelli of the Toronto Sun writes, a Cavs-Raptors playoff series still brings back memories of the “LeBronto” era, when LeBron James routinely ended Toronto’s season.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 14
Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett Lead Raptors to Defiant Playoff Berth
It's been six months since the Toronto Raptors started training camp, but the end destination from a journey that started in Calgary is exactly where the team imagined they would be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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