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Has NBA demoted referee Ben Taylor since Fred VanVleet's viral rant?

Handing out a fine might not be the only way the NBA has responded to Fred VanVleet's criticism of referee Ben Taylor, as Tom Haberstroh of Basketball Illuminati explained.

Scott Rafferty

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Fred VanVleet goes off on NBA officials in profanity-laced tirade

Following the Raptors' 108-100 loss to the Clippers, Fred VanVleet used his postgame press conference to voice his criticism of the NBA's officiating. He didn't hold back.

Gilbert McGregor

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The Raptors are wasting another All-NBA season from Pascal Siakam

Who will step up and help Pascal Siakam save the Raptors' season?

Jordan Greer

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Is O.G. Anunoby worth Donovan Mitchell-like haul?

It sounds like the Raptors forward is a dream target for a lot of teams. Here's why.

Scott Rafferty

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Is it time for Raptors, Bulls to join Wembanyama sweepstakes?

Which teams should join the sweepstakes for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?

Kyle Irving

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The latest updates on O.G. Anunoby's hip injury

How serious is O.G. Anunoby's setback? Here is what we know about his status and what it means for the Raptors moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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Jayson Tatum endorses O.G. Anunoby's All-Star push

The campaign for O.G. Anunoby to earn All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year consideration has picked up two major endorsements.

Gilbert McGregor

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O.G. Anunoby is your favorite player's worst nightmare

There's a lot of the season still to go, but Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby is putting himself on notice with his ball-hawking defense.

Scott Rafferty

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The best player on the Raptors so far has been...

With a quarter of the season in the books, we look at which Raptors have surpassed expectations and which ones have struggled to meet them.

Scott Rafferty

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Latest updates on Pascal Siakam's return

Here is everything we know about Siakam's injury and how close he is to returning.

Gilbert McGregor

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O.G. Anunoby building case to be NBA's best two-way threat

O.G. Anunoby continues to build on an impressive start to the 2022-23 season with outstanding play on both ends of the floor.

Gilbert McGregor

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AJ Griffin, son of Raptors coach Adrian Griffin, hits game-winning alley-oop in OT vs. dad's team

Hawks rookie AJ Griffin earned the ultimate bragging rights over his father, Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin, after hitting a buzzer-beating alley-oop to win the game in overtime.

Kyle Irving

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Breaking down Kawhi Leonard's injury history

Throughout his career, Kawhi Leonard has missed hundreds of games because of injuries and load management. Here's a complete breakdown of every single game he's ever missed.

Jordan Greer

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Expert medical analysis on Pascal Siakam's road to recovery

The Sporting News reached out to medical expert, Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston. Dr. George provides insight into the nature of SIakam's injury and the steps necessary for him to return to play without the risk of further damage.

Gilbert McGregor

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Latest news on Scottie Barnes' ankle injury

Scottie Barnes suffered a right ankle sprain against the Heat on Saturday. He missed the Raptors' rematch with Miami on Monday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday.

Jordan Greer

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The seeds of Pascal Siakam's leap into superstardom are being planted

There's much more to Pascal Siakam's hot start to the season than his eye-popping numbers.

Scott Rafferty

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Christian Koloko has 'no idea' what led to scuffle with Caleb Martin

"He was looking at me aggressively, so I just stood up for myself," Koloko said.

Jordan Greer

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Nets give glimpse of scary potential in win over Raptors

Brooklyn did a number of things against Toronto that bode well for the team's hope of contending for an NBA title this season.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Scottie Barnes is channeling KD on road to making 'The Leap'

Scottie Barnes unleashed a new weapon in Toronto's preseason opener that should send shivers down the spine of 29 other NBA teams.

Scott Rafferty

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Redrafting the 2016 NBA Draft, from Simmons and Siakam to VanVleet

Most of the players in the 2016 NBA Draft are entering their prime, making it an interesting time to revisit it.

Scott Rafferty

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Serge Ibaka is breaking records as . . . a singer? Big man is huge on Spotify

What can't Serge do? The big man is now a big hit in the music world.

David Suggs

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Raptors 'lurking' as potential landing spot for Durant

A 12-time All-Star who is still in the conversation for best player in the NBA, the Nets will almost certainly get a massive return for Kevin Durant in a trade.

Scott Rafferty

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Suns, Heat, Raptors headline best landing spots for Durant

Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.

Scott Rafferty

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Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham headline All-Rookie First Team

Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes headlines All-Rookie First Team alongside Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Franz Wagner.

Benyam Kidane

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Nurse, Ujiri address Lakers' coaching speculation

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse's name was mentioned in rumors to fill the Lakers' coaching vacancy and he and team president Masai Ujiri addressed those rumors during their 2021-22 season exit interviews.

Kyle Irving

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What's next for the Raptors following loss to the 76ers?

The offseason begins for the Raptors, who were eliminated by the 76ers in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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How to watch 76ers vs. Raptors Game 6

Can the Raptors come back from down 3-0 to force a Game 7 against the 76ers?

Kyle Irving

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Embiid calls out Harden's lack of aggression

After James Harden attempted just 11 shots in a crucial game, Joel Embiid didn't hold back when sharing what needs to change.

Gilbert McGregor

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Will Raptors create history and overturn 3-0 series deficit?

No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit as the Raptors look to pull off the impossible against the 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

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How to watch 76ers vs. Raptors Game 5

The 76ers look to advance to the second round when they host the Raptors in Game 5.

Gilbert McGregor

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76ers' Embiid has torn ligament in right thumb

Just when it appeared as if things were going perfectly for Joel Embiid and the 76ers during their first-round series against the Raptors, an apparent injury setback has emerged.

Gilbert McGregor

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Doc Rivers throws shade at Raptors as 76ers miss opportunity to sweep

Rivers said he was "not going to sit here and complain" after the 76ers missed a chance to complete the sweep against the Raptors.

Benyam Kidane

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Siakam's playoff career-high keeps Raptors alive with Game 4 win vs. 76ers

The Raptors will live to fight another game after Pascal Siakam went for a playoff career-high 34 points to lead Toronto to victory over the 76ers in Game 4.

Kyle Irving

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Siakam takes over in the fourth, Raptors force Game 5

Pascal Siakam recorded a new playoff career-high with 34 points and the series will head back to Philadelphia for Game 5. The Sporting News tracked live updates from throughout Game 4 of the first-round series.

Gilbert McGregor

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Sights and sounds: Barnes' star-studded ROY presentation

Ahead of the Raptors Game 4 matchup with the 76ers, Scottie Barnes received the 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Kyle Irving

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The sky is the limit for Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes

With Scottie Barnes winning Rookie of the Year, it's only right to look ahead what he could accomplish with the Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

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How to watch 76ers vs. Raptors on League Pass: Game 4 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The 76ers look to become the first team to advance to the second round as they eye a sweep of the Raptors in Game 4.

Gilbert McGregor

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Joel Embiid's game-winning 3-pointer gives 76ers Game 3 win over Raptors in overtime

Joel Embiid buried a clutch 3-pointer in the final second of Game 3 to help the 76ers defeat the Raptors in overtime.

Kyle Irving

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Joel Embiid nails game-winning 3 in final second of OT to lift 76ers over Raptors, give Philly 3-0 lead

With their backs to the wall in Game 3, the Sixers leaned on their MVP candidate. And as he has done countless times before, Joel Embiid came up clutch.

David Suggs

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Raptors vs. 76ers score, highlights: Joel Embiid's clutch 3-pointer gives Philadelphia Game 3 win, 3-0 series lead

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Raptors vs. 76ers on Wednesday. Check out the complete results from Game 3.

Jordan Greer

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How to watch 76ers vs. Raptors on League Pass: Game 3 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The first-round series shifts to Toronto following a pair of dominant wins from Joel Embiid and the 76ers.

Scott Rafferty

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Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley vs. Cade Cunningham: The key stats to know in NBA Rookie of the Year race

Here's how Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham compare in both traditional and advanced stats.

Scott Rafferty

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What did Nick Nurse say to Joel Embiid? Raptors coach, 76ers center detail late-game exchange

As time ran out in the 76ers' Game 2 win over the Raptors, cameras captured an exchange between Sixers MVP candidate Joel Embiid and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse.

Gilbert McGregor

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Joel Embiid dominates Game 2, 76ers cruise past Raptors to take 2-0 series lead

Joel Embiid's 31 points and 11 rebounds led the 76ers on a night where they led by as many as 29 points.

Gilbert McGregor

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How to watch 76ers vs. Raptors on League Pass: Game 2 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The Raptors could be shorthanded as they try to bounce back from a blowout Game 1 loss to the 76ers.

Kyle Irving

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Scottie Barnes injury update: Raptors rookie 'doubtful' for Game 2 vs. 76ers

Barnes suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the 76ers and did not return.

Benyam Kidane

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Tyrese Maxey's breakout performance leads 76ers to dominant Game 1 win over Raptors

Tyrese Maxey was unguardable in Game 1 as the 21-year-old poured in a playoff career-high 38 points to lead the 76ers past the Raptors.

Kyle Irving

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76ers vs. Raptors: Predictions, odds, schedule, TV channels for 1st Round in 2022 NBA Playoffs

From a key matchup to watch to our TSN staff predictions, here's everything you need to know about the first-round matchup between the 76ers and Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA Playoffs in the UK: Schedule, streaming details and more

The 2022 NBA Playoffs tip off over the Easter weekend. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch in the UK, in addition to the fixture schedule and betting odds.

Kyle Irving

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How to watch 76ers vs. Raptors on League Pass: Game 1 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

There's something of a rivalry brewing between the Raptors and 76ers, who will meet in the opening round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Raptors' Nick Nurse among 'top targets' for Lakers head coaching vacancy

On Monday, the Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is among the "top targets" to replace Vogel.

Kyle Irving

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Sights and sounds: Heat guard Kyle Lowry honored by Raptors in return to Toronto

Kyle Lowry made his long-awaited return to Toronto on Sunday and the reception did not disappoint.

Kyle Irving

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