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RJ Barrett, Raptors take down Hawks in season opener
RJ Barrett scored 25 points to lead seven players in double figures and help the visiting Toronto Raptors roll to a 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,Toronto has won four straight games in Atlanta.,Barrett was 9-for-12 from the floor and added eight...
Raptors, Maple Leafs adjust game times for World Series
Toronto's professional hockey and basketball teams have adjusted game times to accommodate the Blue Jays' first World Series appearance in 32 years.,The NBA's Toronto Raptors will host the Milwaukee Bucks at 6:30 p.m. ET. on Friday and the Houston Rockets at 6:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 29.,The NHL's Toront...
Reinforced Raptors, Hawks hatching playoff plans
The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, two teams that failed to make the NBA playoffs a year ago, bring high aspirations into their season opener on Wednesday in Atlanta.,"I think our expectations for our team is to definitely make the playoffs and win some games in the playoffs," Toronto forward Sc...
2025-26 NBA Preview: Atlantic Division capsules
1. New York Knicks,2024-25 record: 51-31, second in the Atlantic,Head coach: Mike Brown, first season with the Knicks,Coming and going: New York has more depth this season than a year ago thanks to the offseason acquisition of Jordan Clarkson, a former Sixth Man of the Year who averaged 16.2 points ...
Report: Raptors C Jakob Poeltl agrees to 4-year, $104M deal
The Toronto Raptors are keeping center Jakob Poeltl on a four-year contract worth $104 million, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Poeltl is picking up his 2026-27 player option worth $19.5 million, and the Raptors will add three years to bring him through the 2029-30 season, according to the report.,Poeltl, 29...
Report: Antetokounmpo, Raptors have 'mutual interest'
There is "mutual interest" between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Toronto Star reported. ,It was originally reported last month that Antetokounmpo would be open to playing elsewhere in 2025-26. ,According to the Star's report on Sunday, the Raptors are d...
Spurs rally for regular-season finale win over Raptors
Keldon Johnson scored 23 points off the bench and Stephon Castle added 20 that included a late basket and free throw as the host San Antonio Spurs roared back in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors 125-118 on Sunday afternoon in the season finale for both teams.,Neither the Spurs (34-48) nor...
Raptors, Spurs hope to build momentum for next season
The San Antonio Spurs and visiting Toronto Raptors hope to end disappointing campaigns on a winning note when they square off Sunday on the final day of the NBA's regular season. ,Neither the Raptors (30-51) nor Spurs (33-48) will participate in the postseason. Toronto will miss the playoffs for the...
Anthony Davis' triple-double powers Mavericks past Raptors
Anthony Davis notched his fourth career triple-double, tallying 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a blowout 124-102 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday.,Despite being locked into next week's play-in, Dallas played with a palpable sense of urgency. The ...
Mavericks trying to pull out of funk as Raptors visit
The Dallas Mavericks will set out to snap an untimely three-game losing streak when they play host to the Toronto Raptors on Friday.,The Mavericks' recent skid has caused them to fall into the 10th and final play-in spot in the Western Conference, and a turnaround doesn't seem likely based on recent...
Jonathan Mogbo's first triple-double boosts Raptors past Hornets
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo recorded his first career triple-double as the Toronto Raptors completed their home schedule with a 126-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.,Mogbo finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and reserve Jared Rhoden added 23 points for the Raptors (30-50...
Raptors close home schedule vs. Hornets, feel optimistic about future
The Toronto Raptors are out of the playoff picture, but there is a feeling of optimism about the future as they complete their home schedule Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.,Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said he is impressed by the players' approach and energy in what has been a learni...
Raptors use balanced attack to top Nets
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo tied a career high with 17 points to lead eight in double figures as the Toronto Raptors pulled away midway through the fourth quarter and earned a 120-109 victory over the host Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.,The Raptors (29-50) beat the Nets (25-53) for the second time in less than ...
Pistons top Raptors to clinch playoff berth
Jalen Duren had 21 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks and the visiting Detroit Pistons clinched a playoff berth with a 117-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.,Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 points for the Pistons (43-34), who swept the four-game season series with Toronto (28-50). Mali...
Pistons aim to punch ticket to playoffs in clash vs. Raptors
The Detroit Pistons visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night with a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2018-19 season.,The Pistons (42-34) are just one win or one Orlando Magic loss away from being assured of advancing to the postseason. ,The Raptors (28-49) were eliminated from p...
Shaedon Sharpe has big night in native Canada as Blazers top Raptors
Shaedon Sharpe, a native of London, Ontario, matched his career best with 36 points and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Thursday night.,The Trail Blazers (34-43), who entered the night three games removed from a play-in berth, won their second in a row.,De...
Blazers put postseason hopes on the line vs. Raptors
The Portland Trail Blazers will try to keep their faint hopes of a play-in spot alive when they visit the already-eliminated Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.,The Trail Blazers come off a 127-113 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, a result that left them 3 1/2 games away from a p...
Bulls beat Raptors, clinch no worse than play-in berth
Coby White scored 28 points and Talen Horton-Tucker added a season-high 27 as the Chicago Bulls ended the visiting Toronto Raptors' four-game winning streak with a 137-118 victory on Tuesday night.,Nikola Vucevic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for Chicago (34-42), which led by as many ...
Bulls bid to bounce back from lopsided loss, host Raptors
The Chicago Bulls still have an excellent chance to finish the regular season on a high note despite seeing their momentum slowed by back-to-back losses.,The Bulls (33-42) will continue their battle for a higher playoff seed with a matchup against the visiting Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chica...
RJ Barrett, streaking Raptors add to 76ers' misery
RJ Barrett delivered 31 points to pace six double-figure scorers as the Toronto Raptors notched a 127-109 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.,Toronto (28-47) extended its winning streak to four games despite a quiet game from Scottie Barnes (nine points on 4-of-12 shooting). Ja'Kobe ...