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76ers edge Raptors to remain unbeaten at home

The Philadelphia 76ers secure a 110-104 win over the Toronto Raptors to extend their unbeaten run at home (12-0).

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Sixers hold off Raptors; stay perfect at home

Tobias Harris led the way with 26 points and Ben Simmons finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists as the Sixers earned a 110-104 win over the Toronto Raptors to remain perfect at home. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, highlights, stats and news from throughout.

Gilbert McGregor

Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Preview, TV channel, start time

Toronto held Joel Embiid scoreless in the first meeting between the two teams this season. Will Marc Gasol and the Raptors continue to be his kryptonite or will the two-time All-Star finally crack the code?

Scott Rafferty

Simmons, Siakam or Ingram?

Ben Simmons was the first player taken in 2016 and until now, it appeared to be the clear-cut decision as he won Rookie of the Year and is already an All-Star. But has the recent play of Pascal Siakam and Brandon Ingram changed how we'll look back at the top of the 2016 draft?

NBA.com Staff

Red-hot Rockets hold off Raptors in second half

Toronto's defence held James Harden well below his scoring average but the Rockets knocked down 22 triples at a 40.0% clip to hand the Raptors their second straight loss of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

There were plenty of headlines on a four-game Friday slate. We keep you in touch with the biggest scorers, plays and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Will Harden score more than 81 this season?

Harden enters Houston's contest against Toronto having scored a combined 110 points in his last two games. Is he a threat to score 81 points in a game this season? What about 100? Our NBA.com Staff debates.

NBA.com Staff

Butler spoils Lowry's return

It was a tough game for Toronto's stars, as Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry combined to score 46 points on 12-for-48 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Will the 76ers figure it out?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How will the 76ers close games? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Donovan Mitchell takes to Twitter after loss to Raptors

After a 6-for-16 shooting performance in a game where his team trailed by as many as 40 points, Utah's rising star guard took to Twitter to speak his mind.

Gilbert McGregor

Siakam bounces back as Raps protect SBA

Coming off a season-worst performance, Pascal Siakam led the way with a game-high 35 points for the Raptors as they remain undefeated at Scotiabank Arena.

Carlan Gay

Raptors cruise past Jazz for seventh straight win

The Toronto Raptors used a dominant first half to earn a 20-point win over the Utah Jazz. Toronto has now won seven straight and moves to 9-0 at home this season. If you missed the action, check back below for live score updates, highlights, stats and more from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Will defensive-minded Jazz end Raptors streak?

Following their win over the Magic, the Raptors are now sole owners of the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz enter Monday's contest having split their last eight games.

Scott Rafferty

Powell records career high, Raps win sixth straight

In a game where the Raptors shot just 36.9% from the field, Norman Powell was a driving force as he scored a career-high 33 points to lead the team to a scrappy seven-point win.

Gilbert McGregor

A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam, bench lead Raptors to historic win over Knicks

With this home win over the Knicks, the Raptors have set an NBA record with 33-consecutive home wins against teams in their division. They also advanced to a franchise-record 8-0 on their home court behind the play of Pascal Siakam and the second unit.

Kyle Irving

Thursday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid after scoreless game: 'I can’t have this type of production'

For the first time in his NBA career, Joel Embiid failed to score a single point. The Raptors held the two-time All-Star scoreless on 0-for-11 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Siakam comes up clutch as Raptors edge Sixers

In a thrilling postseason rematch, Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 25 points, including the go-ahead free throw and a dunk to put the punctuation on an entertaining game.

Gilbert McGregor

VanVleet, Siakam combine for 49 points in Raptors win

Fred VanVleet set the tone for the Raptors with 24 points and eight assists in their win over the 76ers.

Scott Rafferty

Brown on Game 7 loss: 'I'm over it'

The Raptors and 76ers do battle for the first time since Kawhi Leonard's epic shot eliminated Philadelphia in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Carlan Gay

Lakers hold on to No. 1, Clippers make big leap

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

NBA.com Staff

Siakam shines in comeback win over Hawks

Siakam scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half to lead the Raptors in a comeback win over the Hawks. Trae Young recorded a 30-point triple-double in the loss.

Scott Rafferty

Biggest surprises so far this season

33-year-old Aron Baynes is producing like 33-year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Andrew Wiggins is dropping dimes and swatting shots like never before. Pascal Siakam is replacing Kawhi Leonard... and then some. Those are just some of the biggest surprises one month into the season.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Vucevic (ankle) out four weeks

Vucevic suffered a right ankle injury in Orlando's loss to the Raptors. The one-time All-Star is averaging 17.1 points and 11.6 rebounds on the season.

Scott Rafferty

Which players should you add in fantasy basketball?

We're one month into the NBA season and there have been a number of injuries and depth chart changes that have affected projections since your fantasy basketball draft. Take a look at five players to add or watch on the waiver wire in your league!

Kyle Irving

Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors stay perfect at home with win over Magic

The Raptors advanced to 10-2 on the season and a perfect 6-0 at home as Fred VanVleet and their second unit led the way to a controlling win over the Magic.

Kyle Irving

OG's career-game leads to big win over Hornets

Anunoby's 24 points led the way for the Raptors who set a franchise assist record, cruised to their ninth win of the season and remained perfect at home.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

For the fourth straight week, there's a change at the top! LeBron James and the Lakers are back at No. 1 while the James Harden and the Rockets have blasted their way into the top five of this week's NBA Power Rankings.

Kyle Irving

Sunday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner 3 at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Sunday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors fall short against Doncic, Mavericks

The Raptors offense struggled in the second half as budding star Pascal Siakam could not get things going. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis each notched 20-point, 15-rebound double-doubles to lead the Mavericks past Toronto.

Kyle Irving

Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Thursday, headlined by James Harden's 47 points in a win over the Clippers and the Celtics winning a league-best 9th straight game.

NBA.com Staff

Clippers edge Raptors in first game vs. Kawhi

The Raptors battled in their first contest against their former Finals MVP but ran out of gas down the stretch as the Clippers came away with the victory.

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Tuesday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: A new No. 1 AGAIN!

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

Short-handed Raptors shock Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered on a seven-game win streak and the Toronto Raptors entered without Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka. So naturally, the Raptors shocked the Lakers on their home floor and claimed a signature win.

Micah Adams

Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

George ruled out vs. Raptors

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers said earlier in the weekend that it was a possibility that Paul George would make his debut against the Raptors, but he's since been ruled out for Tuesday's game.

Scott Rafferty

Injury update on Kyle Lowry

The team announced that Lowry sustained a "fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb" in Toronto's win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

Follow live: 22 NBA teams in action

Saturday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic, Young receive ratings bump in first NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

Anunoby, Siakam come up big in Raptors win

The two forwards combined for 41 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and two steals in a 124-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Scott Rafferty

Thursday's action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Sunday's action

In a Conference Finals rematch, the Bucks beat the Raptors and the 76ers remained the only undefeated team in the league in a thriller in Portland.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors comeback falls short against Bucks

The Bucks led by as much as 26 points in the first half, but Kyle Lowry would not let the Raptors fall that easily. Toronto cut Milwaukee's lead to four points in the fourth quarter. It just wasn't quite enough to come out with the win.

Kyle Irving

Simmons rises in updated MVP odds?

Simmons is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!

Micah Adams

Recap of Thursday's games

It was another busy day in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam puts superstar potential on display in big win

Pascal Siakam's fingerprints were all over the third quarter, when he scored 19 of his game-high 30 points. He did it in every which way.

Scott Rafferty

The year of the international superstar

Seven players born outside of the United States made the All-Star team in 2018-19, tied for the most ever in a single season. With All-Star hopefuls like Luka Doncic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gobert knocking at the door, 2019-20 could be the year of the international superstar.

Micah Adams

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby shines in big Raptors win

Anunoby was Toronto's leading scorer through three quarters of play against Chicago. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four blocks in 25 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

Celtics edge Raptors in hard-fought battle

The Celtics picked up their first win of the season as Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker all scored over 20 points to overcome massive performances from the Raptors' duo of Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Sunday's action

Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Saturday's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Saturday, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Siakam and VanVleet deliver in season opener

No Kawhi Leonard, no problem. The Toronto Raptors overcame a slow start to rally back for a thrilling overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet combined for 68 points, the second-most ever by a Raptors duo in a season opener.

Micah Adams

Siakam agrees to max extension with Raptors

Pascal Siakam is coming off of a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors that saw him average 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Scott Rafferty

Are the defending champion Raptors still title contenders?

No Kawhi, no problem? Defending the title the starts now for the Raptors who still have plenty in the form of 5-time All-Star Kyle Lowry and reigning Most Improved Player Pascal Siakam. With the Finals MVP now in LA, do the Raptors still have enough to contend?

Carlan Gay

Making the case for teams to win the East

The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

Predicting first-time All-Stars

Rudy Gobert, Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam have each proven to be All-Star calibre players. Is this the season they are recognized as one of the best players in the league?

NBA.com Staff

Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

Report: Lowry, Raptors agree to contract extension

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the five-time All-Star has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2020-21 NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry: 'Another championship' is the goal in 2019-20

In 2018, Lowry told reporters his goal was to 'try to win a gold ball.' After doing so in 2019, Lowry's focus now shifts on getting another taste of the 'unexplainable feeling' of being a champion.

Gilbert McGregor

The 30 best players in the NBA

Kawhi, Giannis or LeBron? Curry or Harden? Did Ben Simmons make the cut? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

Is there a world in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two best players in the league? What if Kristaps Porzingis is fully healed and suits up next to an even better version of Luka Doncic? Would it be that crazy if Klay Thompson returned and the Splash Brothers once again rolled as an unstoppable tag-team?

Micah Adams

Biggest X-factors in the East

The Eastern Conference is expected to be a three-team race between the Bucks, 76ers and Celtics next season, but there are a number of other talented teams. If these players can step up, they'll take their squad to the next level.

Kyle Irving

Is Lowry a Hall of Famer?

Five All-Star appearances. An NBA title. An Olympic gold medal. Is the combination enough for Kyle Lowry to one day make the Hall of Fame?

NBA.com Staff

Where does Simmons/Richardson rank among all 30 backcourts?

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzz-worthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? How good will the duo of Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell be while Golden State awaits the return of Klay Thompson? Will Ben Simmons thrive next to his new backcourt partner?

Micah Adams

Raptors unveil 'Dino' throwback jersey for 2019-20 season

The Toronto Raptors will bring back the "Dino" throwback jersey next season in honour of the franchise's 25th anniversary.

Kyle Irving

Lin signs with CBA's Beijing Ducks

Lin split the 2018-19 season in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors. He averaged 9.6 points, 3.1 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 74 regular season games with the two teams.

Scott Rafferty

Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

Lowry withdraws from Team USA

Kyle Lowry had hoped to play in the upcoming World Cup, but won't be ready to go.

Carlan Gay

LeBron, Lakers to appear most on U.S. National TV in 2019-20

The Lakers led the league with 43 games on national TV in America last season.

Carlan Gay

When Kawhi and other stars return to former teams

With the NBA calendar being released on Monday, we now know when some of the league's biggest names will play against their former teams next season.

Scott Rafferty

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

How Nurse can get the most out of Gasol

With Kawhi Leonard gone, all signs point to Pascal Siakam filling his role as the primary scorer. But how can Nick Nurse operate the offence differently to create open looks for his players? Giving Marc Gasol more touches might be the answer.

Kyle Irving

All-Decade Team: Best NBA players of the 2010s

Fifteen players were chosen by a panel of NBA.com and NBA TV producers and analysts. The players were split into three teams consisting of two backcourt players and three frontcourt players.

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How Siakam could become even more efficient in the post

Pascal Siakam did the majority of his damage in and around the paint last season. How can the 25-year-old forward become even more efficient at his favourite spots on the floor?

Kyle Irving

Report: NBA Opening Night 2019-20 announced

The headliner for NBA Opening Night 2019-20 will be a battle between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champion Toronto Raptors will also face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

Report: Raptors to host Kawhi, Clippers before Christmas

Kawhi Leonard's only season with the Raptors was a memorable one, ending with him winning his second title and Finals MVP trophy.

Scott Rafferty

Report: 76ers to host Bucks on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

Siakam's passing could help overcome loss of Kawhi

With the way opponents are expected to defend Pascal Siakam now that Kawhi Leonard is no longer on the team, the Toronto Raptors need the 25-year-old to be more of a creator for others. Is he up for the challenge?

Scott Rafferty

Drafting the best all-time Raptors

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Raptors since the franchise's debut season. Did Kawhi Leonard or Vince Carter go No. 1? Did DeMar DeRozan or Kyle Lowry get selected first? Here are the results.

NBA.com Staff

How Lowry can adapt for a new Raptors era

In the wake of an NBA championship and Kawhi Leonard's departure, Kyle Lowry now has to adapt to being the true face of the Toronto Raptors.

Matthew Blum

Lin says he's hit new 'rock bottom' in free agency

Still unsigned, Lin elaborated on the increasing difficulty of his NBA journey in recent years at an event in Taiwan.

Gilbert McGregor

Carter on potential Raptor return: 'It would be a cool situation'

In an interview during his basketball camp, the 42-year-old free agent expressed that he would be open to closing his storied career in the same place it began.

Gilbert McGregor

Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

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Kawhi says he was 'very close' to signing with Lakers, Raptors

After an extensive free agency process, the Los Angeles Clippers created a situation for Kawhi Leonard that was too good to walk away from.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi: "Thank all of Toronto...it was a great amazing season"

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were introduced as Clippers on Thursday (AEST) and both players thanked their former teams.

Carlan Gay

Gasol happy Grizzlies ignored his desire to stay

Marc Gasol wanted to finish his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, but after winning an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors, it's safe to say things worked out.

Benyam Kidane

Divisional Rankings: Can the 76ers win the Atlantic?

There's been a lot of movement in the Atlantic Division in the offseason, is it still one of the toughest in the NBA?

Carlan Gay

Report: Lakers claim K. Antetokounmpo off waivers

The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers signing him to a two-way contract, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019

The 17th annual Basketball Without Borders Africa camp will be held in Saly, Senegal.

Carlan Gay

How Siakam can become a superstar

Pascal Siakam improved more than anyone could've imagined last season, but the 76ers and Bucks were able to take advantage of one particular weakness in the playoffs. If he can turn it into a strength, there might be no stopping him.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Lowry undergoes procedure on left thumb

Lowry suffered the injury in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, playing through significant pain in the final 12 games of the postseason. USA Basketball Men's National Team training camp begins on Aug. 5.

Gilbert McGregor

Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

Giannis wanted Kawhi to re-sign with Raptors

"For me personally, I would love for Kawhi to stay in the East and stay in Toronto because I would love to go through the series [with them] again," Antetokounmpo told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

Scott Rafferty

How did the Raptors do in free agency?

The Raptors failed to bring back Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, but how did they do with the rest of their acquisitions?

Carlan Gay

Report: Phil Handy to join Lakers coaching staff

Phil Handy is widely regarded as one of the best player development coaches in the league, adding more experience to the Los Angeles Lakers staff.

Benyam Kidane

Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

Ujiri: "We're going to be just fine"

During the Las Vegas Summer League, the Raptors' President of Basketball Operations touched on Leonard's free agency process and his confidence in Toronto's future.

Gilbert McGregor

Powell on Kawhi: 'I can't wait to go out there and guard him'

"I've already talked to him about it, how I'm going to lock him up, and having fun with it, so I'm excited," Powell continued with a smile on his face.

Scott Rafferty

What to watch: Vegas Summer League Day 5

From a number of highflyers who are sure to continue to make highlights to prolific players worth making note of, there is plenty to see throughout Day 5 of Summer League action.

Gilbert McGregor

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

Ujiri pens 'heartfelt thank you' to Kawhi & Green

Toronto Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri released the following statement after Kawhi Leonard and Dany Green's respective free agent moves to Los Angeles.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Stanley Johnson agrees to deal with Raptors

Johnson, who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has posted career averages of 7.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game through his first four seasons.

Gilbert McGregor

Green agrees to deal with Lakers

The deal is reportedly for two years and worth $30 million.

Scott Rafferty

Where do Raptors go from here?

Run it back or blow it up? Kawhi Leonard's decision to join the Clippers in free agency leaves the Raptors with some tough decisions to make.

Scott Rafferty

Is Siakam ready to take over the Raptors?

Is the 25-year-old ready to take over in Toronto? Will he rise to the occasion without Kawhi Leonard to lean on? Is he a star in the making or a really nice role player? With Kawhi Leonard off to Los Angeles after delivering a title in his one year with the Raptors, Siakam becomes the most important building block moving forward for the Toronto Raptors. Is he ready to take over the spotlight?

Micah Adams

Report: Kawhi leaving Raptors for Clippers

Leonard leaves the Raptors in free agency after leading them to their first-ever NBA title to join the LA Clippers. After a reported trade with the Thunder, he'll be teaming up with Paul George in LA

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JV on Raps title: 'I was thrilled, but a bit annoyed'

Jonas Valanciunas was part of the trader at February's trade deadline that brought Marc Gasol to the Raptors.

Benyam Kidane

Latest updates & reports on #KawhiWatch

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and reports on where the reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard will sign.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers in mix for Green

We ranked Danny Green as the third-best shooting guard in this free agency class behind Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, both of whom are no longer available.

Scott Rafferty

Instant reaction to biggest free agent signings

How do players fit with their new teams? Which players are set up for success? What do the first signings mean for the rest of free agency?

Micah Adams

Report: Kawhi won't meet with teams on first day, won't be rush

Kawhi Leonard has seen multiple All-Stars find new homes on the first day of free agency, but he won't be rushed into a decision.

Carlan Gay

How has free agency impacted championship odds?

The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.

Kyle Irving

Kawhi's most meme-able moments this season

Happy Birthday, Kawhi Leonard! The star forward and Finals MVP just turned 28. Let's take a look back at some of his funniest, most meme-able moments of the Raptors' championship season!

Kyle Irving

Best perimeter defenders in free agency

Both Patrick Beverley and Danny Green barely missed the nod for All-Defensive Team selections. They are two of the free agents that are sure to have an impact on the defensive end next season.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: KD, Kawhi have discussed teaming up

On the eve of the 2019 free agency period beginning, an ESPN report from Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne states that All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard have discussed a future as teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

Kawhi to meet with Lakers in free agency

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reportedly be part of the Los Angeles Lakers pitch to Kawhi Leonard once free agency begins.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi and the Domino Effect

If Kawhi Leonard decides to leave Toronto, it impacts nearly everyone else on the entire roster. Here's a player-by-player breakdown of what that domino effect might look like from Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam to Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Raptors will get final meeting with Kawhi

According to media reports, Leonard will be meeting with the Raptors, Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles next week.

Kyle Irving

Gasol exercises player option for next season

Gasol averaged 9.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in his first season with the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

If not Raptors, where should Kawhi sign?

If the All-Star forward does not re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency, which team should he sign with? Our NBA.com experts make the case for the four other likely destinations for Kawhi Leonard.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam wins 2018-19 MIP Award

Toronto Raptors' Siakam beat out the other finalists in D'Angelo Russell and De'Aaron Fox for the award.

Yash Matange

Who will be the next Pascal Siakam?

Pascal Siakam took home the Most Improved Player at the NBA Awards. Who will be the next young star to break through on a winning team?

NBA.com Staff

Nurse announced as Canada head coach

Fresh off of winning his first NBA championship, Nick Nurse will try to secure Canada's Olympics bid as their Men's National Team head coach.

Carlan Gay

Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

The case for Kawhi to stay

Leonard will reportedly decline his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. Why should the three-time All-Star stay with the Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi to decline player option, will test free agency

Kawhi Leonard will decline his option with $21.3 million with the Raptors for next season and test the open market in free agency.

Benyam Kidane

Casey: Happy for Raptors' 'thrilling' title win

Former Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey beamed with pride as his former team won their first ever NBA championship.

Benyam Kidane

Best available free agents

The 2019 free agency class could likely alter the landscape of the league, with the likes of Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard expected to become available.

Kyle Irving

Best moments from Raptors' championship parade

After defeating the Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, the Raptors celebrated their championship with a parade through Toronto on Monday.

Scott Rafferty

Warriors take out ad to congratulate Raptors

"The Golden State Warriors congratulate the Toronto Raptors on their historic achievement and bringing the 2019 NBA championship to the City of Toronto," the ad reads.

Scott Rafferty

VanVleet on Leonard: 'We would all love for him to be back'

"I think he's earned his freedom in his career to do what he wants to do," the Raptors point guard said in the team's season-ending press conference in Toronto.

Yash Matange

Report: Lakers plan to pursue Kawhi in free agency

Following their blockbuster deal to bring Anthony Davis to Los Angeles, the Lakers have turned their eye to adding a third star to form a new Big 3.

Benyam Kidane

Lin thanks DeRozan for paving the way

"Dont rly know Demar personally but the positive impact he had is so obvious," Lin tweeted after the Raptors won the title. "Hope he gets credit for laying the foundation and paving the way! #thankyouDemar"

Scott Rafferty

Game 6 win most-watched game in Canadian history

An average audience of 7.7-million Canadians tuned in as the Toronto Raptors claimed their first ever NBA title.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Ujiri 'intrigued' by Wizards' GM role

The Washington Wizards have some key pieces in place, but is it enough to entice Masai Ujiri to entertain their GM role?

Carlan Gay

Report: Wizards preparing 'prolific' offer to Ujiri

Just moments after the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in franchise history, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Washington Wizards are preparing a 'prolific' offer to Raptors' President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri

Kyle Irving

Drake releasing two songs after Raptors win

Toronto Raptors Global ambassador/superfan Drake is giving the team a soundtrack to their title celebrations with two new songs on the way.

Benyam Kidane

Odds to win next season's title

The Golden State Warriors opened as the favourites to win the 2019-20 NBA title, but their odds dropped shortly after the news of Klay Thompson's torn ACL. Who took over the top spot?

Kyle Irving

How the Raptors' championship roster was assembled

The Raptors have earned their first NBA title in franchise history! How did this championship roster come to be?

Kyle Irving

Defining moments from Raptors' title run

While the lasting image will be the team hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy, there were a number of big moments along the way.

Gilbert McGregor

Kawhi reflects on 'tough' journey to NBA title

Kawhi Leonard reflects on how he tackled the difficulties of last off-season and how much this championship means to him.

Yash Matange

Green on Dubs' dynasty: 'We're not done yet'

Stephen Curry echoed Draymond Green's comments, saying that the Warriors' championship DNA is strong enough to bring them back to this stage.

Yash Matange

Sights and sounds from Raptors' first-ever NBA title

The Raptors came into the final ever game in Oracle Arena and walked out with a title, completing a storybook ending to the greatest season in franchise history.

Matthew Blum

Thompson suffers torn ACL in left knee

Golden State Warriors sharp-shooter Klay Thompson was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee after undergoing an MRI.

Benyam Kidane

Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.

Carlan Gay

Grading key players from Game 6

The Toronto Raptors seal their first ever NBA title with a 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Check out the player ratings from the decisive Game 6.

Benyam Kidane

Did Kawhi have the greatest postseason run in history?

Kawhi Leonard was awarded Finals MVP for the second time in his career, leading the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. Was this the greatest individual postseason run in NBA history?

NBA.com Staff

Which non-Kawhi player impressed the most?

Kawhi Leonard put together one of the greatest postseason runs in NBA history, but which other Raptors player impressed you the most throughout this championship run?

NBA.com Staff

NBA players react to Raptors' title

"Congrats to the Raps, inspiring the youth back home wit this one for sure," Toronto native Kelly Olynyk tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi named Finals MVP

Leonard joins LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history to win the award on two different teams.

Scott Rafferty

Initial reactions to Raptors winning the NBA title

What does a second Finals MVP mean for Kawhi Leonard? How does this change the perception of Kyle Lowry? Is this the end of the Warriors' dynasty?

Micah Adams

What's next for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors have won their first NBA title in franchise history! But with the 2018-19 season behind us, what's next for the Raptors?

Kyle Irving

Raptors are most resilient champ in NBA history

They trailed against the Magic. They trailed against the 76ers. They trailed against the Bucks. After falling behind in three different series before even reaching the NBA Finals, the Raptors path towards winning the championship is unlike any other in NBA history.

Micah Adams

Toronto: City of a Champion

What the Raptors' first NBA title in franchise history means to the city through the lens of Canadian Adnan Virk, former on-air host for Raptors TV and current host of DAZN's ChangeUp.

Adnan Virk

Thompson leaves Game 6 with knee injury

Thompson was the game's leading scorer before his injury with 30 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Game 6 preview: Can the Raptors close out on the road?

The Warriors extended their season with an emotional Game 5 win but can they again produce with their backs against the wall or will the Raptors respond with another road win to capture the first title in franchise history?

Gilbert McGregor

Klay praises KD's 'greatness'

Klay Thompson is ready to put it all on the line for Game 6, but reminded Golden State Warriors fans they wouldn't be in this position if it weren't for Kevin Durant.

James McKern

Fact or Fiction for biggest Game 6 storylines

Should the Warriors be favoured? Will Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combine for 70-plus points? Will the Raptors get a bounce-back game from Pascal Siakam?

NBA.com Staff

This is Kawhi's legend-making moment

Magic Johnson at Boston. Michael Jordan at Utah. Kawhi Leonard at Golden State? Some of the biggest moments by the biggest legends on the biggest stage came on the road. Will Kawhi take advantage of his chance to make history in Game 6?

Micah Adams

Kawhi offers advice to Durant

"Make sure you come back when you feel healthy and you feel good enough that you feel confident enough in yourself to go back out there on the floor," Leonard said.

Scott Rafferty

Live updates from Warriors-Raptors Game 6

The Raptors look to bounce back from a heartbreaking Game 5 to close out the series at Oracle Arena for their first ever NBA title while the reigning champions will try and defend home court and force a Game 7

Gilbert McGregor

Players to have ruptured their Achilles

Kevin Durant confirmed that he ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the Finals. How have other NBA players bounced back from the same injury?

Pablo Schatzky

Medical analysis: What's next for KD?

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

"What’s good everybody I wanted to update you all: I did rupture my Achilles. Surgery was today and it was a success, EASY MONEY," Durant announced on Instagram.

Scott Rafferty

'Game 6 Klay' to the rescue?

He did it in 2016. He did it in 2018. He's already done it once in 2019. There's no situation that Klay Thompson thrives in more than Game 6 with his team on the ropes and in desperation mode. Can he once again deliver with Golden State's dynasty on the line?

Yash Matange

5 reasons the Raptors are still feeling good

Up 103-97 with under three minutes to go in Game 5, the Raptors were on the verge of winning the NBA title. Now they're heading into Oracle Arena and with a loss, would be facing a pressure-packed Game 7. Here are five reasons that Raptors fans should still feel good about their prospects.

Micah Adams

Did the Raptors blow it?

Three of our writers discuss following a thrilling Game 5, in which Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson kept Golden State's season alive with historic performances.

NBA.com Staff

What went wrong for Raptors at end of Game 5?

The Raptors led by six points with 3:28 to play in Game 5. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson then caught fire while Toronto's offence went ice cold, paving the way for the Warriors to force a Game 6.

Scott Rafferty

Odds, picks for Game 6

The Warriors are favoured to win Game 6 but most of our staff believe the Raptors will win once again at Oracle Arena, this time to secure their first title.

Scott Rafferty

Green says Game 5 was the Warriors' 'greatest' performance

Down six points and multiple key rotation players with three minutes to play, the Warriors battled to keep their season alive and force a Game 6 back at the Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

Thompson: 'When you have the firepower we do, you're never out of it'

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for over half of the Warriors points, including the final nine points of the game, to complete a late comeback to take Game 5

Kyle Irving

Warriors president delivers emotional statement on Durant's injury

In a postgame statement, Warriors president of basketball operation Bob Myers shared that Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles injury during the second quarter of Game 5.

Gilbert McGregor

Grading key players from Game 5

The Golden State Warriors live to fight another day after grinding out a 106-105 win on the road to force a Game 6 back at Oracle Arena.

Benyam Kidane

Players react to a gritty Warriors win

The Raptors led by six points with just over three minutes to play in Game 5, but Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson came up big to keep Golden State's season alive.

Scott Rafferty

How Warriors forced a Game 6 at Oracle

The Raptors led by six points with under three minutes remaining, but then shot 1-6 down the stretch as the Golden State Warriors fought back to force a Game 6.

Micah Adams

NBA players react to KD's injury

Kevin Durant returned to the Warriors lineup after missing eight straight games with a right calf strain.

Yash Matange

Durant exits Game 5 with Achilles injury

Kevin Durant left Game 5 early in the second quarter. Warriors president Bob Myers confirmed after the game that it's an Achilles injury, but that the full extent of the injury would not be known until undergoing an MRI on Tuesday.

Benyam Kidane

Warriors use late comeback to take Game 5

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson stepped up down the stretch to lead the Warriors on a 9-2 run to comeback and defeat the Raptors in Game 5

Kyle Irving

Report: Durant 'plans to play' for Game 5

Kevin Durant (calf) was able to practice today and is now listed as 'questionable' for Game 5

Kyle Irving

VanVleet to wear mouthguard for Game 5

The Toronto Raptors' reserve point guard took a hit in Game 4 but will be ready for the possible title clincher in Toronto.

Yash Matange

Q&A with Leigh Ellis from The Starters

What was reporting from a sea of Raptors fans in Oracle Arena like after Game 4? What makes Kawhi Leonard special against the best competition? Will the Raptors close out the series in Game 5?

Micah Adams

Curry on overcoming 3-1 deficit: 'We know we can do it, it's just a matter of proving it'

For the first time in their five-straight Finals appearances, the Warriors find themselves down two games.

Benyam Kidane

Putting Kawhi's playoff run into perspective

Kawhi Leonard has placed himself among the greats with his scoring efforts in the 2019 postseason. He's now one game – and one win – away from making even more history.

Gilbert McGregor

Which team stats do Kawhi and Lowry value the most?

Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry both talked about which team stats they look for in the box score following a game. Let's see how the Raptors have stacked up with the Warriors in those categories of each game thus far

Kyle Irving

Taking stock of Finals MVP race

Kawhi Leonard is the clear favourite heading into Game 5, but who else should be in consideration for Finals MVP?

Scott Rafferty

Game 5 preview: Will the Raptors close the series out?

The Raptors return to Toronto one win away from winning their first championship. Will they get it done in front of their home crowd?

Scott Rafferty

Sights and sounds from Game 4 at Oracle

The Raptors walked onto the Warriors home floor and took care of business, possibly putting an end to Golden State's time in Oracle Arena.

Matthew Blum

Curry: '[Kawhi Leonard] played amazing'

The former Finals MVPs stellar Game 4 display received lot of appreciations from players and coaches in the postgame press conference.

Yash Matange

Green on 3-1 lead: 'Why not make our own history?'

Teams with a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals are 33-1 all-time in closing out the series. The one team that blew that lead? The Golden State Warriors in 2016. Can they fall on the right side of history this time around?

Kyle Irving

NBA players react to a big-time Raptors win

"Toronto’s defense gives them a chance every night," Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert tweeted after Game 4. "Consistency wins..."

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