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Heat star duo spoils Lowry's return in Raptors loss

The Heat's star duo – fresh off of All-Star snubs – came to play in this one as Jimmy Butler's near-triple-double and a big double-double from Bam Adebayo helped lead Miami past the Raptors. Despite a strong performance from Kyle Lowry in his first game back from injury, Toronto couldn't stop the Heat from picking up their fourth-straight victory.

Kyle Irving

Running diary: Heat edge Raptors by eight

The Heat held off multiple comeback attempts from the Raptors to pick up their fourth-consecutive win as they work their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Despite the loss, Kyle Lowry was great in his first game back with 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

Kyle Irving

Breaking down the second half of Raptors schedule

From the home and away splits to back-to-backs and a breakdown of opponents, we've got you covered with all you need to know about the second half of the Raptors' 2020-21 schedule as they gear up for a postseason push.

Gilbert McGregor

Can't-miss Raptors games in second half of season

The schedule for the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season has been released! Here are five Raptors games you won't want to miss, including their first time facing Serge Ibaka since joining the Clippers to their first meeting with this season's most dominant team.

Scott Rafferty

Preview: Raptors look to cool surging Heat

The Raptors and Heat have played each other twice already this season, winning one game each. They enter Wednesday's matchup as two of the hottest teams in the league looking to close the first half of the season on a strong note.

Scott Rafferty

Butler is back and so are the Heat

The Heat got off to a slow start to begin the 2020-21 season, but now that Jimmy Butler is back and healthy, they're getting closer to where they want to be. They face a big test on Wednesday when they take on the Raptors, who are one of the hottest teams in the league right now.

Carlan Gay

VanVleet reacts to missing All-Star cut

Fred VanVleet didn't hear his named called when the reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game were revealed. He reacted to the news following Toronto's loss to Philadelphia, saying he's "disappointed" but knows this isn't going to be the last time he'll be up for an All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Sixers use hot start to snap Raptors' streak at four

Led by 23 points from Tobias Harris, Philadelphia built a big cushion early on and Toronto was unable to get over the hump despite mounting a number of impressive rallies in the second half, including a late fourth-quarter push that resulted in a wild finish.

Gilbert McGregor

Running Diary: Sixers defeat Raptors by seven

The Sixers used the momentum from a huge first quarter to snap the Raptors four-game win streak. Check below for updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Head-to-Head, Week 6: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Soundsystem: All-Star reserves debate

Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors look to sweep series with 76ers

Led by Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Chris Boucher, the Raptors defeated the 76ers on Sunday to win their fourth straight game. Can they keep their win streak going when they meet the 76ers again on Tuesday? Here are three things to watch.

Scott Rafferty

VanVleet shines in big-time win over 76ers

Led by Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and Chris Boucher, the Raptors defeated the 76ers by a final score of 110-103 on Sunday, making for their fourth straight victory. For more on the game, some thoughts at the buzzer...

Scott Rafferty

T-wolves fire Saunders, reportedly will replace him with Raptors assistant

Minnesota dismissed Saunders with the team at 7-24 and last in the Western Conference.

Tom Gatto

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Can Raptors knock off East's top team?

The Raptors are riding one of their best streaks of the season, winning three consecutive games to get back to .500 for the first time this year. With a pair of matchups against the best team in the Eastern Conference in the 76ers looming, can Toronto keep its momentum rolling?

Kyle Irving

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Friday's action

It was a busy Friday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Powell's season high lifts Raptors to gritty win

Powell scored 31 points in Toronto's win over Minnesota, marking a new season high. The Raptors have now won three straight games and sit at 15-15 on the season. For more on the game, some thoughts at the buzzer...

Scott Rafferty

Preview: Can the Raps avenge their loss to the Wolves?

The Toronto Raptors dropped the ball on Sunday when they lost to the NBA's worst team. They followed up the defeat by putting forth arguably their two best wins of the season. Will they avenge their Valentine's Day loss on Friday night?

Carlan Gay

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

Just three games around the Association on Thursday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam, Powell power Raptors past Bucks

The Raptors took care of the Bucks for a second-straight game, cruising to a 110-96 win at Fiserv Forum as Pascal Siakam and Norm Powell combined for 56 points.

Benyam Kidane

Preview: Can Raptors make it two in a row over Bucks?

The Raptors now go for their second consecutive win over a Bucks team that seeks answers after dropping four in a row. With that in mind, here are some things to look out for…

Gilbert McGregor

The pros and cons of Raptors' small-ball lineup

With OG Anunoby returning from a calf injury, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse elected to use a small-ball lineup to keep red-hot Norman Powell in the starting lineup. It's worked so far, but is that small-ball lineup the answer for the rest of the season?

Kyle Irving

Embry: The first Black GM in North American sports history

Wayne Embry's pioneering path includes becoming both the first Black general manager and Black team president in NBA history. Currently a special advisor for the Raptors, Embry has been a fixture in the league for six decades. His journey and achievements have opened the door for generations of talent to follow in his footsteps.

Carlan Gay

OG's scary potential is back on full display

In an impressive 11-point win over Milwaukee, Anunoby provided exactly what Toronto had been missing for nearly three weeks and more, finishing the night with 13 points (on 5-for-9 shooting), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in just under 27 minutes of action. As per the usual with OG, his impact was felt in ways that the traditional numbers might not show.

Gilbert McGregor

VanVleet leads Raptors to impressive win over Bucks

Fred VanVleet scored a team-high 33 points while Pascal Siakam recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double in Toronto's 124-113 win over Milwaukee. For more on the game, here are some takeaways at the buzzer.

Scott Rafferty

Catch up on the best of Tuesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Tuesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Toronto's win over Milwaukee

Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 33 points. Pascal Siakam recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double while Chris Boucher came off the bench to score 14 points and block five shots.

Scott Rafferty

Head-to-Head, Week 5: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Flynn flashes dominance in G League Bubble

Whether it's stepping up to hit a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer, making the right reads from pick-and-roll situations or displaying the defensive intangibles that resulted in him winning Defensive Player of the Year in the Mountain West Conference, Flynn is doing all of the things that the Raptors franchise has come to expect from its lead guards.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors visit Bucks for first of back-to-back meetings

Losers of two in a row, the Raptors look to get back on track against a Bucks team that has dropped three in a row. Something has got to give as the two teams meet for the first of two times in three days.

Gilbert McGregor

Ujiri releases statement on vindication from incident

"I have decided my fight isn't a legal one," Ujiri wrote. "Now, the challenge is this: What can we do to stop another man or woman from finding themselves in front of a judge or behind bars because they committed no crime other than being Black? That is the work that each one of us must commit to, every day."

NBA.com Staff

What it would take for Raptors to acquire Drummond

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Toronto Raptors have "engaged in active talks" with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a potential deal for Andre Drummond. What would it take for the Raptors to acquire the two-time All-Star? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Raptors 'engaged in active talks' on potential Drummond deal

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Raptors and Cavaliers have "engaged in active talks" on a potential deal for Andre Drummond, although ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski added that there are "no serious, ongoing trade discussions with any team now."

Scott Rafferty

Wolves snap four-game skid as Raptors rally falls short

Karl-Anthony Towns (20) and Malik Beasley (20) combined to score 40 points on 15-for-24 (62.5%) shooting to lead the way for the Wolves, who got back in the win column by holding off a late rally from the Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary of Sunday's (ET) action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary: Wolves hold off Raptors rally to snap skid

Led by 20 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and Malik Beasley, the Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak with a narrow win over the Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

The latest on Anunoby's calf injury

Anunoby suffered a left calf strain in Toronto's loss to the Indiana Pacers and has now missed eight straight games. Here's everything we know about Anunoby's injury, including when he could return.

Scott Rafferty

Optimal viewing plan for Sunday's action

Sunday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Yash Matange

Preview: Raptors host Timberwolves in return to Tampa

The Raptors are back in Tampa after their six-game road trip game to a close on Thursday. Their next opponent? The Timberwolves, who are riding a four-game losing streak. Here's what you need to know entering the game.

Scott Rafferty

Six takeaways from Raptors six-game road trip

With the Super Bowl taking place in Tampa Bay, the Raptors left town on a six-game road trip. From Pascal Siakam's improved play to Norman Powell continuing to shine as a starter, here's what we learned.

Scott Rafferty

What made Carter's Dunk Contest so legendary

When looking back to the best performance in Slam Dunk Contest history, the story behind the legend extends much further than the dunks themselves. Today, we look back at the range of emotions that Vince Carter evoked among the masses on February 12, 2000.

Juan Estevez

Raptors comeback falls short vs. sharp-shooting Celtics

The Toronto Raptors closed out their six-game road trip in Boston, going down 120-106, thanks to a career night from Semi Ojeleye.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Thursday's five-game slate

Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Thursday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.

NBA.com Staff

How Powell can stay hot when Raptors at full strength

Norman Powell's recent play as a fill-in starter has made a major impact on the Raptors' recent stretch of success but with OG Anunoby's return on the horizon, the scoring wing will likely return to his role off the bench. How can Powell maintain this level of play if he reverts to his old role?

Kyle Irving

What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.

Gilbert McGregor

What 2 watch: Raps go for third straight win

Winners of two straight, the Raptors have an opportunity to get back to .500 as they close out a five-game road trip. Standing in the way? A Celtics team that has dropped two in a row and is now just one game above-.500. Here's what to watch for in a showdown of Atlantic Division foes.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors to play remainder of 2020-21 season in Tampa

The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday that they will finish the 2020-21 season in Tampa, Florida.

Official Release

All you need to know for Raptors 905 in 2021

Among the 18 participating teams in the 2021 G League bubble is Raptors 905, a key developing ground for talent that has gone on to play major roles with the Toronto Raptors. From the roster to the 15-game schedule, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of a unique G League campaign for Raptors 905.

Gilbert McGregor

Siakam making early struggles a distant memory

Combine Siakam's penchant for dominating the paint with his continued improvement as a playmaker and his room to improve from beyond he arc and you've got a headache for opposing defences. As he continues to play at an extremely high level, the Raptors will continue to move up in the East standings in a year where there's no clear favourite.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors 905 VP believes diversity will grow basketball

Courtney Charles worked his way from intern to Vice President, Basketball and Franchise Operations for the Raptors 905. Through it all he's learned lessons from those that came before him, including Wayne Embry, the first Black general manager in the NBA. Charles believes diversity is the key to help the game grow.

Carlan Gay

Powell shines yet again as Raptors defeat Wizards

Norman Powell led the way in Toronto's victory over Washington, scoring a game-high 28 points in 31 minutes. With the win, the Raptors improve to 12-13 on the season ahead of their matchup with the Boston Celtics.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Wednesday's games.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Toronto's win over Washington

Norman Powell dominated Toronto's win over Washington with 28 points in 31 minutes while Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and Chris Boucher recorded a double-double off the bench with 17 points and 15 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

Lawsuit dropped against Ujiri, MLSE announces

All charges have been dropped in the lawsuit against Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri stemming back to 2019 NBA Finals altercation, according to MLSE spokesperson.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors take on Wizards in D.C.

After earning an impressive come-from-behind victory in Memphis on Monday, Toronto makes its way to D.C. to take on a Wizards team that has experienced its fair share of struggles early on this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Head-to-Head, Week 4: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

How Ball starting, Rose trade affects Raptors playoff picture

The Raptors hold the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference with an 11-13 record but things are changing with the teams around them that are also fighting for playoff spots. LaMelo Ball has been awesome as a starter for the Hornets, De'Andre Hunter will miss significant time for the Hawks and the Knicks have traded for former MVP Derrick Rose. How do those things affect the Eastern Conference playoff picture?

Kyle Irving

Raptors trio sparks impressive road win over Grizzlies

The trio combined to score 93 points on 29-for-49 (59.2%) shooting from the field as the Raptors put forth an inspiring effort in the final frame to earn their fourth win in five games.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry (back) exits Grizz game

In the second quarter, the Raptors announced that Lowry would be out for the remainder of the game after exiting with a back spasm.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Monday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Monday. Catch up on all the night's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary: Raptors pull away in fourth to top Grizz

The Toronto Raptors took the FedEx Forum floor for the fourth game of a six-game trip and exited with a 15-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies to move to 11-13 on the season.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors continue trip with visit to Grizzlies

The Raptors six-game road trip continues as they head to the FedEx forum to take on 2020 Rookie of the Year Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. While Toronto has won three of its last four, Memphis looks to get back on track after dropping its last three games.

Gilbert McGregor

Power Rankings: Did Jazz take top spot?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Kyle Irving

Young spoils Boucher's career-night as Hawks drop Raptors

Chris Boucher went off for a career-high 29 points but it wasn't enough as the Hawks' 3-point barrage proved to be too much for the Raptors. Trae Young's double-double of 28 points and 13 assists and Clint Capela's double-double of 23 points and 16 rebounds led the way as Atlanta snapped Toronto's three-game win streak.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Hawks snap Raptors three-game win streak

The Raptors battled on the second night of a back-to-back but ultimately didn't have to enough to keep up with Trae Young's double-double of 28 points and 13 assists.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continues on Friday with nine games to look forward to. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam, Lowry come up big as Raptors defeat Nets

The All-Star duo combined for 63 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists as the Raptors defeated the Nets by a final score of 123-117. For more on the game, some takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Toronto's win over Brooklyn

Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam dominated Toronto's win over Brooklyn. Whereas Lowry scored 30 points and dished out seven assists, Siakam recorded a 33-point, 11-rebound double-double.

Scott Rafferty

KD removed midgame under NBA safety protocol; star blasts 'wack' statement

KD was on the bench for the start of the game. He was cleared in the first quarter and then played 19 minutes before being ordered off the court.

Tom Gatto

Harden has been a different player with Nets

The Raptors face the new-look Nets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. As if chasing around Brooklyn's Big Three isn't enough to be concerned about, the Raptors will have to game plan for a James Harden who has changed quite a bit since they last saw him.

Scott Rafferty

On This Date: Carter makes Raptors debut

The No. 5 pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Carter didn't disappoint in his NBA debut, helping the Raptors defeat the Celtics with 16 points, three rebounds and two assists. That was only the start of what turned out to be an unforgettable rookie season.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors sign GM Webster to multi-year extension

The Raptors announced on Thursday that they have signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not released.

Kyle Irving

VanVleet's growth on full display in record-breaking performance

Since entering the NBA, VanVleet has developed into one of the most complete 3-point shooters in the league. His growth was on full display in Toronto's win over Orlando, as he scored a franchise-best 54 points on 11-for-14 shooting from 3-point range.

Scott Rafferty

Flynn assigned to 905 for G League bubble

The Raptors have assigned rookie guard and No. 29 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Malachi Flynn to Raptors 905 to compete in the G League bubble.

Kyle Irving

A closer look at VanVleet's historic night

Fred VanVleet torched the Magic for a franchise-record-setting 54 points on 11 3-pointers to help lead the Raptors to a win. Take a closer look at his historic performance by the numbers.

Kyle Irving

VanVleet gets NBA Twitter buzzing

From former teammates like DeMar DeRozan to former Raptors like Jose Calderon, the undrafted player from 2016 had multiple players - current and retired - take to Twitter to react to his record-breaking career-night.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: VanVleet leads Raptors past Magic

It would be an understatement to say Fred VanVleet had the hot hand in this one. Going off for a franchise-record 54 points, the undrafted guard torched the Magic with 11 3-pointers to help push the Raptors to victory.

Running diary from Tuesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Tuesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors' Fred VanVleet sets franchise, NBA record with 54 points vs. Magic

VanVleet may have gone undrafted ,but he has proven himself an NBA star.

Jackie Spiegel

Running diary from VanVleet's historic night

It was the Fred VanVleet show in Orlando as the Raptors star guard set a new franchise record with 54 points on 11 3-pointers to lead Toronto to a strong win.

Kyle Irving

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 7

This week's waiver wire pickups highlight a couple veterans that are thriving in a new opportunity and a pair of rookies that are starting to get comfortable in the league. Take a look and see what players to add to give you a boost for the upcoming week.

Kyle Irving

How Siakam can capitalize on upcoming trip

By attacking with aggression on the offensive end, the Raptors have recently enjoyed Siakam's scoring after recording back-to-back 30-point performances for the first time since December 2019. With a long road trip ahead, the All-NBA forward has an opportunity to build upon his recent play as his team looks to continue the climb back to .500.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry assessed Flagrant 1 for contact against Gordon

The NBA today announced that Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 upon review of his contact against Aaron Gordon on Jan. 31, 2021.

NBA.com Staff

Three things to watch in Raptors-Magic rematch

After the Raptors earned a much-needed win over the Magic at home on Sunday, the two teams change locations to face off for a rematch in Orlando on Tuesday.

Gilbert McGregor

Vince Carter launches scholarship program in GTA

The Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program has been launched in the Toronto area, targeting high school students with a passion for a wide range of academic interests.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam leads Raptors to much-needed win over Magic

Toronto's losing streak is no more as Siakam dominated in the paint to finish with 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Raptors to a 13-point victory over the Magic,

Gilbert McGregor

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with Sunday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Raptors win over Magic

After losing three straight, the Raptors got back on track with a big win over the Orlando Magic. If you missed any of the action, scroll below for score updates, news, stats and highlights from the night.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors, Magic both in need of win

Both the Raptors and Magic are in need of a win. Whereas the Raptors have lost three in a row, the Magic have lost 10 of their last 12 games. The two teams are separated by only half a game in the Eastern Conference standings.

Scott Rafferty

Watanabe showcases full potential in late-game push

The Raptors dropped their third straight in losing to the Kings, but they almost overcame a double-digit deficit with a late run sparked by the play of Yuta Watanabe. The 26-year-old showcased his full two-way potential in the process.

Scott Rafferty

Eight takeaways from Raptors late loss to Kings

The Toronto Raptors have now loss three straight, their third three-game losing streak of the season.

Carlan Gay

Highlights from a busy 10-game Friday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Friday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby, Powell injury update vs. Kings

OG Anunoby will sit out Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings with a left calf strain. Norman Powell will also miss Friday's game with a thigh bruise.

Carlan Gay

Preview: Raptors look to snap losing streak against Kings

The Raptors and Kings meet for the second time in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Toronto dominated the first meeting, with Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam leading the team to a 144-123 victory.

Scott Rafferty

Rookie Haliburton says VanVleet welcomed him to NBA

On JJ Redick's podcast, 'The Old Man & the Three', Rookie of the Year candidate and budding Kings star Tyrese Haliburton mentioned how Raptors guard Fred VanVleet gave him his 'welcome to the NBA' moment in their first matchup.

Kyle Irving

Five lineups that are shredding teams

With over a month of the season already gone, we've started to get a good benchmark for the rest of the year. Examining lineup-specific data is a great way to decipher how much of the early season has been noise and help us project the next three months of NBA basketball.

Matthew Blum

Lowry keeps adding to his list of Raptors accomplishments

Kyle Lowry became the third Raptor to hit the 10,000 point mark on Wednesday, adding to the list of great accomplishments in Toronto.

Carlan Gay

Is Yuta Watanabe bringing more than just effort?

Yuta Watanabe has been a ball of energy every time he checks into a game for the Raptors, but is he doing more than just hustling?

Carlan Gay

Running from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors come up short despite Powell's strong play

Norman Powell continued his strong play with a game-high 26 points, but it wasn't enough for the Raptors to overcome near triple-doubles from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Toronto's hard-fought loss to Milwaukee

Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show in Milwaukee's 115-108 victory over Toronto with a near triple-double, posting 24 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists.

Scott Rafferty

Optimal viewing plan for Wed.'s 12-game slate

Wednesday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Three things to watch as Raptors face new-look Bucks

The Bell Game of the Week will see the Toronto Raptors face the new-look Milwaukee Bucks for the first time this season. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. on TSN.

Scott Rafferty

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 6

This week's Waiver Wire Pickups provides some reliable and available options to replace Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who are out for the time-being due to health and safety protocols. It also has a couple potential long-term options and some intriguing names to add to your watch list for the coming weeks.

Kyle Irving

Boucher is the king of blocking 3s

Boucher has 38 blocks on the season, putting him behind only Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert for most in the league. Like Turner and Boucher, the bulk of Boucher's blocks have come at the rim, but he's become particularly adept at blocking 3-pointers.

Scott Rafferty

Brogdon too much for Raptors to handle

Following his worst game of the season, Malcolm Brogdon led the Pacers to an impressive win over the Raptors with a career-best 36 points. The Pacers improve to 10-7 on the season while the Raptors fall to 7-10.

Scott Rafferty

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued on Monday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Toronto's loss to Indiana

Malcolm Brogdon stole the show with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the Pacers defeated the Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back.

Scott Rafferty

Report: VanVleet to be named to Team USA player pool

It's been quite the journey to this point for VanVleet, who went undrafted in 2016 following four years at Wichita State. He's since established himself as one of the better two-way guards in the NBA, earning himself a four-year, $85.0 million contract with the Raptors in the offseason.

Scott Rafferty

Head-to-Head, Week 2: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

Three things to watch in Raptors-Pacers rematch

The Raptors came away with a gutty win over the Pacers on Sunday. Here are three things to keep an eye on in the rematch on Monday night.

Carlan Gay

Optimal viewing plan for 10-game slate

Monday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Yash Matange

Former Raptors coach Bjorkgren thriving as head coach in Indiana

On paper, the Pacers may look like the same team we've seen over the past couple seasons but under new head coach Nate Bjorkgren, Indiana is establishing itself as a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. With All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis and rising star Malcolm Brogdon running the show, Bjorkgren has the Pacers operating with similar principles to the winning ways he helped instill in the Raptors alongside head coach Nick Nurse.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Sunday's action

There were seven games of NBA action on Sunday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby joins Kawhi in Raptors franchise history

OG Anunoby was stellar offensively for the Raptors in their win over the Pacers, continuing what has been a blazing hot stretch for Toronto's forward. Scoring 30 points with eight rebounds and five steals, Anunoby placed himself alongside Kawhi Leonard in Raptors franchise history.

Kyle Irving

Anunoby's offensive outburst leads short-handed Raptors past Pacers

OG Anunoby came up just short of his career-high in scoring 30 points to help the short-handed Raptors to victory over the Pacers. His recent offensive prowess has given Toronto some juice while Fred VanVleet's defensive efforts helped seal the game down the stretch.

Kyle Irving

Lowry, Siakam ruled out Sunday vs. Pacers

The Raptors will be without their two All-Stars in Sunday's contest against the Pacers as Kyle Lowry (toe) and Pascal Siakam (knee) are both ruled out for the first of two consecutive meetings with Indiana.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors travel to Indiana for back-to-back

Winners of four of their last five, the Raptors look to continue to build momentum when they travel to Indiana for the first of two games against the Pacers in as many days.

Gilbert McGregor

Anunoby's hot 3-point shooting leads Raptors past Heat

The Raptors needed a bounce-back win after falling to the Heat earlier this week and even without All-Star guard Kyle Lowry, they got it done. A season-high 21 points from OG Anunoby, a hot start from Norman Powell and strong play from Pascal Siakam propelled Toronto to its sixth win of the season.

Kyle Irving

Running diary of Friday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Friday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Three things to watch in Raptors-Heat rematch

The Raptors get another shot at the Heat on Friday. What are the keys to victory? Here are three things to watch as the Raptors take on the Heat for the second time this season.

Scott Rafferty

Why Toronto should keep bringing Boucher off the bench

Chris Boucher is off to an incredible start this season, leading some to call for the Canadian to be inserted into the starting lineup. But is that the right option for the Toronto Raptors to explore?

Carlan Gay

Canadian Roundup: SGA, Murray, Dort off to promising starts

The 2020-21 NBA season hasn't been particularly great for Toronto Raptors fans so far, but for fans of Canadian basketball, there's been plenty to cheer about. From SGA to Jamal Murray and even Luguentz Dort, the hope for Canada's Olympic Summer Games bid is looking pretty promising. We take a close look at how the country's present and future stars have performed in the season's first month.

Carlan Gay

Boucher's scorching start in six stats

Blocking shots like Rudy Gobert, playing with the efficiency of an MVP candidate and tying franchise records with his scoring off the bench ... it's safe to say that Chris Boucher has hit the ground running this season.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors win streak snapped by short-handed Heat

The Heat were missing Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro but a balanced effort led by a season-high 28 points off the bench from Kendrick Nunn helped snap the Raptors' three-game win streak.

Kyle Irving

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Heat knock off Raptors

The Heat have snapped the Raptors three-game win streak thanks to strong performances from Kendrick Nunn, Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raps looking to stay hot against the Heat

The Toronto Raptors are starting to look like themselves again, but will that translate to a sweep of the Miami Heat in their two-game series?

Carlan Gay

NBA Soundsystem: How good are the Nets really?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors waive Len

Len appeared in seven games with the Raptors this season, two of which he started in. He averaged 2.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 10.9 minutes per game.

Scott Rafferty

Raps dominate on D to earn third straight win

The Toronto Raptors move to 5-8 on the season after putting on a defensive masterclass to earn a win over the Dallas Mavericks, who have now dropped three in a row. Kyle Lowry led the way with 23 points (on 9-for-12 shooting) while Pascal Siakam put forth an efficient second half to finish with 19 points on the night.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Raptors win third straight

The Raptors made it three straight wins by defeating Luka Doncic and the Mavs, who have now lost their last three. If you missed any action, check below for live score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

Stanley Johnson carving role with Raptors

After playing a total of 150 minutes in his first season as a Raptor, Johnson has appeared in 162 minutes through 11 games this season, including 79 minutes over the team's last four games. There are plenty of ways in which he can continue to develop and improve but Johnson's defensive ability has allowed him to make an impact on a team that is still working to find its identity in more ways than one.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors host Luka, Mavs in Tampa

Winners of two straight, the Raptors look to extend their win streak as they host Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who have now dropped two in a row.

Gilbert McGregor

Wayne Embry, Jamal Murray headline MLK Day celebrations

On Monday, Jan. 18, the NBA will celebrate with a lineup of seven games across NBA TV Canada, Sportsnet and TSN tipping off at 12:00 p.m. ET. Canadian Jamal Murray will feature in the new MLK TV spot, and Toronto Raptors’ Senior Basketball Advisor Wayne Embry will participate in a Virtual Roundtable.

NBA.com Staff

Lowry comes up clutch, Raptors hold on to beat Hornets

After Kyle Lowry knocked down a clutch jumper to take a late lead, the Raptors nearly let another one slip away before holding on to defeat the Hornets. The win gives Toronto consecutive victories for the first time this season.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Three things to watch in Raptors-Hornets rematch

The Raptors take on the Hornets for the second time this season. The first matchup came down to the wire, with the Raptors walking away with a 111-108 victory. Can Toronto make it two in a row against Charlotte?

Scott Rafferty

Siakam's season so far in four stats

Toronto's victory over Charlotte marked Pascal Siakam's 10th game of the 2020-21 NBA season. He got off to a rocky start but has looked more like his All-Star self in the last five games. To make sense of it all, here are four stats that shine a light on the good and the bad from Siakam.

Scott Rafferty

VanVleet speaks glowingly of Boucher

"If you were creating a player, I don't think it would come out looking like Chris in any shape or form," VanVleet said of Boucher. "But I would take him on my team any day if I needed to win a ball game."

Scott Rafferty

Boucher saves the day as Raptors survive Hornets rally

Boucher finished with a game-high 25 points and accounted for 75% of the Raptors' offence in the fourth quarter as they earned their third win of the season by surviving a late rally from the Hornets.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Thursday's action

Big nights from Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis helped Indiana stay hot in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Raptors hold off late Hornets push

Chris Boucher led the way for the Raptors in their victory over the Hornets with 25 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. It marks Boucher's fifth 20-point game of the season and third double-double.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors welcome the 'LaMelo show' to Tampa

The Raptors took some positives away from their four-game road trip, can they now turn those into wins?

Carlan Gay

Breaking down five jaw-dropping LaMelo assists

Ahead of Thursday's Bell Game of the Week between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, one member of our NBA.com Staff watched all of LaMelo Ball's assists to this point of his rookie season. Here are the five that stood out the most.

Scott Rafferty

10 observations from 10 Raptors games

The Raptors are 2-8 through 10 games, so what's working and what's not? Has Pascal Siakam finally turned the corner? Is Chris Boucher the true answer to the looming question at centre? Who can finally step up from the bench? Here's where the Raptors stand through three weeks of the season.

Scott Rafferty

10 overreactions to the start of the season

We're only 10ish games into the season but that doesn't mean it's too soon to make some bold statements. Based on performances that have been both impressive and underwhelming, here are our overreactions to what's going on around the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Who says no? Debating Harden trade packages

NBA.com's Scott Rafferty presents six different trade packages for James Harden to Kyle Irving and Carlan Gay to get their opinion on whether or not it makes sense for both sides.

Scott Rafferty

Siakam's triple-double not enough as Raptors fall to Blazers

The Toronto Raptors blew another double-digit lead, resulting in another road loss, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers, 112-111.

Carlan Gay

Running diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with seven game on Monday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Raptors' heart breaking loss to Blazers

The Raptors had a chance to win it at the buzzer for the second night in a row and for the second night came up short this time to the Portland Trail Blazers 112-111.

Carlan Gay

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 4

Another week of fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups is here and there are a handful of names you won't want to miss out on. Highlighted by a pair of rookies taking on bigger roles and a certain centre that's graduated from the watch list to being a must-add, take a look at a list of players that will surely help improve your roster.

Kyle Irving

Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors look to turn positives into a win in Portland

The Raptors look to close out their west coast swing with a win in Portland.

Carlan Gay

Lowry optimistic despite Raptors' 2-7 start

The team's nine-game start to the 2020-21 season is their worst since their 2012-13 campaign but long-time Raptor Kyle Lowry is optimistic about the team's future.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Sunday's action

Sunday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night!

NBA.com Staff

NBA G League to begin play in February

18 NBA G League teams will participate at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.

NBA.com Staff

Warriors survive furious Raptors rally

Despite a rough outing from Stephen Curry, the Warriors managed to hang on to defeat the Raptors, who had a chance to win at the buzzer after trailing by as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from thriller in The Bay

After trailing by as many as 17 in the game, the Raptors had a chance to win in the final seconds but the potential game-winner from Pascal Siakam rimmed out as time expired.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors look to slow down Curry in The Bay

As of late, Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks to be back in MVP form. The Raptors will look to build momentum on their West Coast swing by slowing Curry down to make it two straight wins.

Gilbert McGregor

Case for and against starting Boucher

Boucher has been Toronto's most consistent centre to start the 2020-21 NBA season, and yet he continues to come off the bench. Is that the right decision or should he start over Aron Baynes and Alex Len? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

One Play: Siakam's improved passing on full display

Siakam dished out a career-best 12 assists in Toronto's come-from-behind win over Sacramento. He threw a number of impressive passes en route to that mark, one of which jumps out from the crowd. You know what that means — to the film room!

Scott Rafferty

Fans no longer allowed at Raptors home games

Amalie Arena announced in a statement that the Tampa Bay Lightning will start their season without fans due to "concerns caused by the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Hillsborough County and west central Florida." The Raptors are also impacted by the decision.

Scott Rafferty

Historic offensive outing propels Raptors over Kings

The Raptors have struggled to score the rock this season but that wasn't an issue in this one, putting up a regular season franchise record 144 points to defeat the Kings. A slow start defensively, a few lineup changes and some increased playing time for certain players parlayed with big showings from stars Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam headlined the action in a win.

Kyle Irving

Friday's highlights

10 games on a Friday night produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Raptors win over Kings

No Kyle Lowry, no problem in this one. The Raptors had six different players score in double figures to tally a regular season franchise record 144 points in a win over the Kings. Led by Fred VanVleet's 34 points and a near-triple-double from Pascal Siakam, Toronto gets in the win column on this road trip.

Kyle Irving

Lowry (personal reasons) OUT vs. Kings

All-Star guard Kyle Lowry will miss his first game of the season, listed as out against the Sacramento Kings due to personal reasons.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors search for first road win in Sactown

The Raptors showed some positive signs in the loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, can they carry those into Sacramento and get a much-needed win against the Kings?

Carlan Gay

No sunshine in Tampa for Raptors

The Raptors have endured a stuttering start. Why are things not going to plan for the 2018-19 NBA champions?

Stats Perform News

Evaluating the Raptors small-ball possibilities

After losing two key pieces in their frontcourt rotation this offseason when Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka both left for teams in Los Angeles, the Raptors knew they were going to struggle to find immediate replacements for those two veterans. Seven games into the season head coach Nick Nurse is still juggling that situation but Wednesday's loss to the Suns may have added some clarity.

Kyle Irving

Raptors Siakam showing signs of breaking out of his slump

Let's face it, Pascal Siakam's best effort still came in another tough loss for the Raptors. But in a season that hasn't had many positives from the outset, Siakam's play on Wednesday night offered a glimmer of hope that he and the team can find their groove again. After a 32-point outburst, we dive deep into the positive signs the Raptors All-Star showed in Phoenix and how that might help Toronto going forward.

Carlan Gay

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Wednesday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Suns stay hot, hold off Raptors

The Raptors, who fall to 1-6 on the season, opened a four-game Western Conference road trip with a tight loss to the Suns, who knocked down a season-high 21 triples at a 52.5% clip.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from a tough Raptors loss

Pascal Siakam had his best game of the season with a game-high 32 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a balanced effort from the Suns that saw seven players score in double figures.

Scott Rafferty

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Wednesday night is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors begin West Coast road trip in Phoenix

The struggling Raptors take their league-worst 1-5 record on the road to kick off a West Coast road trip against the Suns in Phoenix. Can Toronto use this challenging road swing as a springboard to turn its season around? Or will the red-hot Suns keep the Raptors in the basement of the Eastern Conference?

Kyle Irving

Raptors vs. Suns predicitions

The Raptors need a big win to spark their regular season, will it come against the red-hot Phoenix Suns?

NBA.com Staff

NBA Soundsystem Live: Separating the contenders from the pack

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem Live each Tuesday.

NBA.com Staff

Five stats that explain Toronto's slow start

The Raptors are 1-5 to start the 2020-21 NBA season, putting them ahead of only the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference. They are a number of reasons for their slow start, including some shaky defence and some ice-cold shooting.

Scott Rafferty

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add this week

We're two weeks into the fantasy basketball season. At this point, you're probably starting to see where the holes are in your roster. To help improve your team, we have you covered with weekly Waiver Wire pickups to assure you stay in the hunt for that coveted fantasy championship.

Kyle Irving

Nurse holds everyone accountable for Raptors rough start

The Raptors fell to 1-5 after losing to the Celtics on Monday, giving them the second-worst record in the NBA to start the 2020-21 season. After the loss, head coach Nick Nurse held individual players and the coaching staff accountable for the team's less-than-ideal start.

Kyle Irving

Raptors in need of 'soul searching,' says VanVleet

VanVleet's comment comes following Toronto's 126-114 loss to Boston. The Raptors are now 1-5 on the season and have a tough four-game Western Conference road trip looming.

Scott Rafferty

Struggles continue for Raptors in loss to Celtics

With the loss, the Raptors fall to 1-5 on the season, tying them with the Detroit Pistons for the worst record in the Eastern Conference. A four-game Western Conference road trip awaits the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Monday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Monday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Running diary: Tatum's 40 pushes Celtics past Raptors

The Raptors drop to 1-5 on the season, tied for the worst record in the NBA following Monday's loss to the Celtics. Despite a strong start to the game, holding a nine-point lead after the first quarter, Toronto couldn't handle Boston's counterpunch as Jayson Tatum poured in 40 points to secure the win.

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors host Celtics in Playoff rematch

The Celtics head to Tampa to take on the Raptors for the first time since an epic seven-game series in the 2020 Eastern Conference Semifinals. After a 1-4 start, can Toronto get back on track against a familiar foe?

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors face crucial early stretch

While it's hard to say that anything this early in the season is "make-or-break," solid play over the next week could quickly turn things around for Toronto or, at the very least, keep the season from going from bad to worse. An in-depth look at the schedule ahead shows they've got their work cut out for them

Gilbert McGregor