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Four Raptors cleared for practice, Anunoby still out

The Raptors have been without Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn and Patrick McCaw for five consecutive games due to the league's health and safety protocols. The team announced that all but Anunoby have been cleared to practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Kyle Irving

VanVleet, Siakam, Anunoby nearing return

Prior to Toronto's loss to Chicago on Sunday, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse provided an update on the five players who have been out due to the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors drop 5th straight with loss to Bulls

The Toronto Raptors slumped to their fifth loss in a row, going down 118-95 to the Bulls on the second night of a back-to-back.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Sunday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors look to snap losing streak against Bulls

Both the Raptors and Bulls enter Sunday's matchup riding losing streaks, with Toronto losing its last four games and Chicago losing its last two. The game begins at 9:00 p.m. ET on TSN.

Scott Rafferty

#NBATopShotThis: LaMelo's absurd 3-pointer

The highlight-reel plays keep coming from LaMelo Ball, with this smooth 3-pointer, earning our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Benyam Kidane

Raptors fall to Hornets, drop fourth straight

Charlotte came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, falling just one shy of an NBA record with 16 first-half 3-pointers, forcing Toronto to play from behind all night. It was ultimately too much to overcome for the Raptors, who have not won since missing three starters due to the league's health and safety protocols.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary: Hornets cruise to wire-to-wire win over Raptors

The Hornets used a hot-shooting first half to get up big on the Raptors and never looked back, earning a wire-to-wire victory to hand Toronto its fourth-straight loss.

Gilbert McGregor

Nurse provides update on players in protocols

Prior to Toronto's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse provided insight on the future availability of the five players that are currently out due to the league's health and safety protocols.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors look to bounce back vs. Hornets

The Raptors lost on a buzzer-beater in their first game back following the All-Star break while the Hornets closed out their first game back with a game-sealing floater from Terry Rozier. As two teams jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, this game could have heavy implications at a later date.

Kyle Irving

Nurse shoulders blame after Hawks loss

It was the first game back at the helm for Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, who missed the last three games due to health and safety protocols. Things didn't go as planned in his return, as he expressed his self-disappointment postgame for allowing Toronto to surrender a late lead in its heartbreaking loss to the Hawks.

Kyle Irving

Snell's game-winning buzzer-beat spoils Raptors comeback

The Raptors trailed by as many as 19 points before completely turning the game around to put themselves in the drivers seat in the fourth quarter. The Hawks weren't going down without a fight, clawing back into the contest late in the fourth quarter before Trae Young set up Tony Snell on a game-winning buzzer-beater 3-pointer.

Kyle Irving

Lowry passes Bosh for 2nd on Raptors all-time scoring list

In the second quarter of the Raptors contest against the Hawks, Kyle Lowry passed Chris Bosh for second on the franchise's all-time scoring list. He now only trails former teammate DeMar DeRozan.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Snell's game-winner beats Raptors

The Raptors clawed their way back into the game after trailing by as much as 19 in the first half. Building as much as a 12 point lead, Toronto was sitting comfortably until the Hawks fought their way back into the game in the fourth quarter, setting up for Tony Snell's game-winning buzzer beater 3-pointer.

Kyle Irving

The trade deadline's most interesting players

This season's trade deadline is fast approaching, with March 25 being the last day teams can make deals. As rumours start to pick up of who is reportedly available, here are five players in particular to keep an eye on.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron, Lakers lead NBA merchandise sales

Brooklyn Nets finish second in team merchandise sales in United States, marking the franchise's highest-ever ranking. Kyle Lowry and Toronto Raptors lead merchandise sales in Canada.

Official Release

Lowry, VanVleet among Team USA Olympic finalists

USA Basketball today announced the pool of 57 finalists for consideration to make up the 12-man roster at the 2021 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Fred VanVleet joins a list that includes a number of gold medalists including Kyle Lowry, who won gold while representing the United States in Rio in 2016.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry addresses trade rumours, discusses future

Kyle Lowry, who turns 35 on the date of this year's deadline, recently took to Instagram to dispel some recent trade rumours that involved him. Following Toronto's practice session on Wednesday, the 15-year veteran addressed the rumours with the media.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors open second half with Hawks

The Raptors will look to get things back on track for the second half of the season in a matchup against the Hawks. Atlanta and Toronto are only separated by one game in the Eastern Conference standings and with the Hawks taking the first meeting this season, this one becomes all that much more important for both sides.

Kyle Irving

Raptors second-half storylines to watch

After a 2-8 start to the season, the Raptors got things back on track before the first half came to a close. Sitting just on the inside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, what are the most intriguing storylines heading into the second half?

NBA.com Staff

Should Raptors be trade deadline buyers or sellers?

The Raptors have bounced back from a slow start to the season but are still two games below .500. With the trade deadline only a couple of weeks away, two members of our NBA.com Staff are split on what the Raptors should do with their roster.

Scott Rafferty

Get to know Toronto's reported signing

Henry Ellenson has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. The former first round pick spent the past two seasons with the Raptors 905 and was a Toronto Raptors training camp invitee this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Watanabe tops Japan's best-selling jersey list

Watanabe tops the list for the second time in his career, while the Raptors make their first appearance on the team merchandise sales list in Japan.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors' Kyle Lowry pushes back on recent trade rumors: 'The lies people tell in the media are amazing'

Lowry is already sick of the chatter ahead of the March 25 trade deadline.

Jordan Greer

Raptors announce all-female game broadcast team

The broadcasters will also participate in virtual events to share their experiences and impart advice in front of young fans and community groups, as well as a virtual panel with students from Ryerson’s Sport Business programs.

NBA.com Staff

The One Year Away All-Stars

A number of players were left just short of achieving that first-time All-Star status this season. From playoff heroes like Fred VanVleet and Jamal Murray to emerging young talents like LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there's no shortage of names sitting on the fringe. We examine all the players who are poised to make that jump to All-Star status next season.

Kyle Irving

Career nights for Lowry, Boucher not enough vs. Celtics

The shorthanded Raptors gave it everything they had but it wasn't enough to keep up with the Celtics All-Star tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. A career-high 19 assists from Kyle Lowry and career-high 30 points from Chris Boucher kept Toronto in the contest, but without two key starters the Raptors dropped their second-straight game.

Kyle Irving

Thursday's live scores

It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Raptors fall to Celtics 132-125

The shorthanded Raptors put up a great fight but fell to the Celtics 132-125. Kyle Lowry dished out a career-high and franchise-record-tying 19 assists, while Chris Boucher and Terence Davis combined for 52 points off the bench.

Kyle Irving

What to watch: Raptors visit Celtics in final game before break

To wrap up the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season, the Raptors are in Boston to close out their season series with the Celtics, winners of three in a row. Here are a few things to keep an eye on in this one.

Gilbert McGregor

Tatum's clutch gene is shining through

It's been an up-and-down season for the Celtics, but the ever-developing play of All-Star Jayson Tatum has been a consistent bright spot. Not only is he averaging a career-best 24.9 points and 4.4 assists per game, he's establishing himself as one of the league's best scorers when the game is on the line.

Kyle Irving

Powell's big night not enough to lift shorthanded Raptors

The Pistons knocked down a season-high 20 triples to cruise past the Raptors, who were without three crucial members of their starting lineup and several members of the coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry laments lack of aggression in loss to Pistons

Kyle Lowry finished with 21 points and six assists but attempted just 11 shots as Toronto suffered a 24-point loss to Detroit on Wednesday night.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Wednesday in the NBA. Scroll below for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary: Pistons cruise past Raptors

Led by Wayne Ellington, who tied a career-high with eight made 3s, the Pistons knocked down 20 triples in a 24-point win over the Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

Fast facts on Donta Hall

Donta Hall has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. The shot-blocking big man will begin with Raptors 905 after spending the first nine games of the G League season with Team Ignite.

Gilbert McGregor

Fast facts on Donta Hall

Donta Hall has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. The shot-blocking big man will begin with Raptors 905 after spending the first nine games of the G League season with Team Ignite.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Shorthanded Raptors host Pistons

After a 2-8 start to the season, the Toronto Raptors have been above .500 for just under a total of 48 hours this year. Down five players due to the league's health and safety protocols, the Raptors look to get back above the break-even mark as they host a Detroit Pistons team that has dropped three in a row.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Raps without five players vs. Pistons

Along with the five players - Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn and Patrick McCaw - head coach Nick Nurse, who went into protocol with five members of his staff last week, is also out for this game against Detroit.

Yash Matange

Head-to-Head, Week 7: 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

Raptors broadcast schedule for second half of season

Below, find the date, time and network for each Toronto Raptors game of the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones Tuesday's Raptors-Pistons game

The Raptors-Pistons game originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 2 been postponed and tentatively rescheduled to Wednesday pending COVID-19 test results.

Official Release

Raptors broadcast schedule

Below, find the date, time and network for each Toronto Raptors game of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones Sunday's Raptors-Bulls game

Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.

Official Release

Report: Siakam (protocols) out through All-Star break

The Raptors will be without star forward Pascal Siakam, along with head coach Nick Nurse and five other coaches on the staff, for an undisclosed amount of time due to the league's health and safety protocols.

Kyle Irving

Lowry joins elite company in win over Rockets

In finishing with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on just nine shot attempts, Kyle Lowry achieved a feat that's been done just five other times since the year 2000.

Gilbert McGregor

On This Date: Carter, Raptors make NBC debut

Feb. 27 marks the 21-year anniversary of the Raptors' first nationally televised game in the U.S. and Vince Carter's career-high 51 points.

Carlan Gay

Lowry's triple-double leads Raptors past Rockets

The Toronto Raptors lost the majority of their coaching staff to health and safety protocols prior to tip, but it mattered little in this one as they cruised to a win over the Houston Rockets.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

Nurse, Raptors staff to miss time (health and safety protocols)

The Raptors announced that Nick Nurse and five other members of the team's coaching staff will not be on the bench due to the league's health and safety protocols, beginning with Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Assistant head coach Sergio Scariolo will serve as head coach in Nurse's absence.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam, Nurse, assistant coaches out for Raptors vs. Rockets

The Raptors will be forced to battle the Rockets without gheir leading scorer and most of their coaching staff.

Jordan Greer

Ignite head coach predicted Raptors' latest signing

The Raptors announced Friday that they have signed G League Ignite forward Donta Hall to a 10-day contract. In January when Hall first joined the Ignite, head coach Brian Shaw was adamant that the 23-year-old would not be in the G League long, anticipating an NBA team to call up the young forward.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors host slumping Rockets

The Raptors return to Tampa, where they take on the Rockets for the first time in the 2020-21 NBA season. After dropping two in a row, Toronto looks to get back on track against a Houston team that has dropped nine straight.

Gilbert McGregor

Trade rumors: Kyle Lowry prefers 76ers if Raptors move him before deadline

Multiple teams are reportedly interested in the Raptors star, who is averaging 18.0 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Jordan Greer

Fred VanVleet's defensive brilliance in one play

Fred VanVleet had a steal in Toronto's win over Philadelphia on Sunday that shined a spotlight on his defensive brilliance. NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at the play before breaking down what makes the Raptors guard one of the peskiest defenders in the league.

Scott Rafferty

Revisiting VanVleet's historic night

On Fred VanVleet's 27th birthday, we look back at the best performance of his career to date. Is it the best performance in Raptors franchise history? Take a closer look.

Gilbert McGregor

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's (ET) action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Wednesday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

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

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.

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

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

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

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