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Kawhi Leonard Gives Raptors Exactly What They Need in New-Look East
Kawhi Leonard could make the Toronto Raptors a serious Eastern Conference contender after a surprising run last season....
Report: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard to begin extension talks
The Toronto Raptors are expected to begin contract extension talks this week with forward Kawhi Leonard and his new agent, ESPN reported on Monday.,Leonard, 35, has one season and $50.3 million remaining on the three-year extension he signed in 2024 with the Los Angeles Clippers.,The previous deal w...
Kawhi Leonard Trade Makes Toronto Raptors Instant Eastern Conference Contenders
The Raptors reunite with Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade, giving Toronto a legitimate chance to compete for the Eastern Conference title....
Why Cavaliers Should Cover at Home in Game 7 Against Raptors
Breaking down Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 7 with betting picks, analysis, and why Cleveland is positioned to cover at home....
Cavaliers Facing Defining Playoff Moment Against Raptors in Game 7
The Cleveland Cavaliers face a win-or-go-home Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors. Can Donovan Mitchell lead Cleveland to the next round?...
Which NBA Playoffs Game 1 Loser Is Most Likely To Win Their Series?
Breaking down NBA teams that still have a chance to win their series after Game 1 losses....
Cavs guard duo out for even more in Game 2 vs. Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers' starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden lived up to the hype in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series against the Toronto Raptors.,Mitchell scored 32 points in 31 minutes, and Harden dissected the defense for 22 points and 10 assists, leading ...
Donovan Mitchell nets 32 as Cavaliers overpower Raptors
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and James Harden added 22 points and 10 assists, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-113 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series Saturday.,Max Strus had 24 points off the bench and Evan Mobley scored 1...
Three NBA Playoff Teams Likely to Be Eliminated Early
Breaking down three NBA teams that could be eliminated early in the 2026 playoffs, including the Lakers and 76ers....
Brandon Ingram nets 38 as Raptors sweep four games from Heat
Brandon Ingram scored 23 of his 38 points in the first half Thursday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Miami Heat 128-114.,The Raptors (45-35) swept the four-game season series with the Heat (41-39) and moved one-half game ahead of Orlando and into sixth place in the Eastern Confer...
Pelicans extend recent surge, keep Raptors reeling
Dejounte Murray had a season-high 27 points to lead New Orleans to a 122-111 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors, giving the Pelicans their seventh win in their last 10 games.,The victory spoiled the return of former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, in his first season with Toronto after spending the...
RJ Barrett thriving on both ends of floor as Raptors face Rockets
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett had long since recovered from a persistent knee injury that caused him to miss large parts of this season, first in late November and early December, and again for a period in January.,But after scoring a season-high 31 points in the Raptors' 122-92 win over the Da...
RJ Barrett, Raptors cruise past skidding Mavericks
RJ Barrett scored a season-best 31 points Sunday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks 122-92.,Scottie Barnes added 17 points for the Raptors, who had lost their two previous games and four or five. Jakob Poeltl had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Brandon Ingram and Ja'Kobe...
Raptors try to sweep season series as Thunder visit Toronto
One team will emerge with a three-game winning streak Tuesday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors.,The Thunder will also aim to avenge their 103-101 home loss to the Raptors on Jan. 25.,After entering the All-Star break with losses, the Thunder and Raptors have each won tw...
Immanuel Quickley (32 points) powers Raptors past Bucks
Immanuel Quickly scored 32 points and dished nine assists to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 122-94 victory over the host Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon.,Brandon Ingram added 22 with six assists for Toronto, which won its fourth contest in its last five tries. Sandro Mamukelashvili also scored 15...
Raptors chasing sweep of season series against Pacers
The Toronto Raptors will be going for a four-game season-series sweep of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon while trying to guarantee a winning five-game homestand.,The Raptors improved to 3-0 for the season against the Pacers with a 115-101 road victory on Jan. 14.,On the current homestand, Tor...
Raptors G/F RJ Barrett (knee sprain) out at least a week
Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett will be sidelined for at least a week with a right knee sprain, the team announced Wednesday.,An MRI revealed no structural damage for Barrett, who sustained the injury on Sunday in the third quarter of Toronto's 119-109 win against the Brooklyn Nets.,Barrett, 25,...
Raptors put win streak up against optimistic Pacers
The Indiana Pacers get another chance to end an opponent's long winning streak Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors for an NBA Cup East Group A game.,The Pacers nearly derailed a red-hot opponent Monday when they made a late run before falling short in a 122-117 home loss to the Detro...
Opposites attract as rolling Raptors host struggling Hornets
The Toronto Raptors are on a roll as they return home Monday night to face the Charlotte Hornets.,The Raptors completed a 4-1 road trip Saturday with a 129-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers and have won seven of their past eight overall.,Toronto is three games above .500 for the first time since F...
Raptors' balanced attack too much for woeful Pacers
RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl scored 22 points apiece on Saturday night to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 129-111 victory over the hapless Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.,Brandon Ingram added 19 points, followed by Scottie Barnes' 14 points and 11 rebounds for Toronto, which won its third straight game...