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Preview: Raptors face scorching Knicks

A matchup between two of the hottest teams in the NBA. Whereas the Raptors are looking to stay in the mix for the Play-In Tournament, the Knicks are hoping to strengthen their grip on the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Scott Rafferty

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Flynn, Gillespie show out for rookie initiation

There's nothing quite like rookie initiation. Raptors first-year players Malachi Flynn and Freddie Gillespie got to flash a bit of personality as they performed "Party In the USA" by Miley Cyrus in front of their coaches and teammates.

Kyle Irving

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VanVleet speaks on similarities to Flynn

Rookie guard Malachi Flynn has been getting Fred VanVleet comparisons even before he was selected by the Raptors in the 2020 NBA Draft. VanVleet spoke to the media about the striking similarities between he and Flynn, Flynn's nickname and how he's taken the 22-year-old under his wing in his first NBA season.

Kyle Irving

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Injury update on Boucher's knee

Chris Boucher suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Toronto's win over Brooklyn on April 21. The big man is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging career-highs of 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors' star power shines through in win over Nets

The Raptors finally had their core group back in the lineup together and what a difference it made. Behind 27 points from Pascal Siakam and 25 points from OG Anunoby, Toronto was able to counterpunch a near-triple-double from Kyrie Irving to hold off the Nets and pick up a victory.

Kyle Irving

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Boucher to receive MRI on knee injury

Chris Boucher left Wednesday's game against the Nets with a knee injury after landing awkwardly going for a rebound. He did not return to the contest and after the game, head coach Nick Nurse told the media he will receive an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary: Raptors stars show out to defeat Nets

What a difference having all of your best players makes. Despite a slow start, the Raptors core group of Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet stepped up big to make a major second-half comeback to defeat the Nets.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

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The numbers behind OG's breakout season

OG Anunoby might not be one of the leading candidates for Most Improved Player this season, but that shouldn't take away from the strides he has made on both ends of the court. From his much-improved 3-point shooting to his incredible defensive versatility, here are the numbers behind the forward's breakout season.

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Raptors host Nets to close homestand

The Raptors close their five-game homestand with a matchup against the Nets. The Raptors enter the contest still in the mix for the Play-In Tournament, trailing the Bulls for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings by half a game.

Scott Rafferty

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Watanabe speaks on signing standard deal

"I'm very excited. This is what I've been working for," Yuta Watanabe told reporters. "I'm very happy, I'm motivated more than ever, and I'm ready to work."

Gilbert McGregor

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Montrealers take centre stage in Raptors victory

Chris Boucher and Luguentz Dort led their respective teams in scoring while Khem Birch finished with a near double-double. After the game, Boucher talked about how the three of them can serve as motivation for the next generation of basketball players from Montreal.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors sign Watanabe to standard contract

Yuta Watanabe has appeared in 39 games with the Raptors this season, averaging 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 40.0 percent from 3-point range. He recently scored a career-best 21 points in a win over the Magic.

Scott Rafferty

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Boucher's big night leads Raptors to win

With the Toronto Raptors shorthanded once again, it was Chris Boucher who carried the load in a huge 31-point performance to lift his team over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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Preview: Raptors look to make it three in a row

Winners of two in a row, the Toronto Raptors continue a five-game homestand on Sunday when they host an Oklahoma City Thunder team that has lost nine straight.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors fined for injury reporting

The Raptors have been fined by the NBA for failing to comply with the league's policy governing player's rest and injury reporting.

Official Release

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Watson speaks on sharpshooting career night

Raptors forward Paul Watson turned the game on its head in the third quarter of Toronto's win over the Magic on Friday, going off for 20 of his career-high 30 points with six 3s in one frame. After the game, he spoke on his breakout performance and the support he received from his teammates.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights and top performers from Friday's games

There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Friday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Toronto's win over Orlando

Paul Watson dominated Toronto's win over Orlando with a career-best 30 points. From Yuta Watanabe's strong opening quarter to Watson's scorching third quarter, here's a running diary from the game.

Scott Rafferty

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Watson catches fire in commanding Raptors victory

Paul Watson led the Raptors in scoring with a career-best 30 points, 20 of which came in the third quarter when Toronto took control of the game. For more on the win, some takeaways at the buzzer...

Scott Rafferty

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Birch is looking like the perfect fit

After tying a career-high of 14 points in just his third game with the Raptors, Khem Birch continues to make his mark with activity, efficiency and effectiveness on both ends of the floor. Birch's words following his career performance indicate that the best is yet to come.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Potential VanVleet return vs. Magic?

The Raptors will be shorthanded yet again, as Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby are all resting for this contest against the Magic, while Gary Trent Jr. is doubtful with an ankle injury. But one noticeable name that was absent from the injury report? Fred VanVleet, who may be ready to step in against the team he scored a franchise-record 54 points against earlier this season.

Kyle Irving

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DeRozan speaks on Anunoby's growth

OG Anunoby's play on both sides of the ball was the biggest component to the Raptors' victory over the Spurs, leading his team in scoring while defending a familiar foe in DeMar DeRozan on the other end. After the game, DeRozan had plenty to say about his budding former teammate.

Kyle Irving

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Anunoby shines as Raptors hold off DeRozan's Spurs

The Raptors were down three starters in Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr., and they were still able to come away with a win behind the stellar two-way play of OG Anunoby. DeMar DeRozan finished with 19 points and 11 assists, but the Spurs didn't have enough juice to complete a comeback.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Running Diary: Raptors halt Spurs comeback

The shorthanded Raptors muscled up in this one with a number of players stepping into bigger roles. OG Anunoby's stellar two-way play, scoring 22 points while also defending DeMar DeRozan, played a huge factor, as did some strong minutes from the two new frontcourt additions.

Kyle Irving

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Preview: Raptors back in action to host Spurs

Less than 24 hours after a late-game rally came up short against the Hawks, the Raptors continue a five-game homestand as they host a Spurs team that features a few familiar faces.

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan looks to continue strong play vs. Raptors

The Bell Game of the Week will see the Raptors host the Spurs in what will be DeMar DeRozan's sixth time facing his former team since 2018's blockbuster trade. DeRozan enters the game with career averages of 22.0 points, 7.6 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game against the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

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Hawks stave off furious Raptors rally

Rookie Malachi Flynn engineered a 12-0 run in the games final minutes to bring the Raptors to within two points but big nights from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Clint Capela proved to be too much for Toronto to overcome.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nurse speaks highly of Flynn's potential

After Malachi Flynn's impressive clutch performance in a narrow loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Nick Nurse had plenty of positive words for the rookie and his potential with the franchise.

Gilbert McGregor

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The best of Tuesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATopShotThis: Huerter's buzzer-beating TD layup

With just 0.6 seconds on the clock, Kevin Huerter did his best wide receiver impersonation, catching the full-court dime and laying it in to beat the buzzer

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Lowry complimentary of Flynn's growth

Since assuming a larger role, Malachi Flynn is beginning to come into his own as a pro. After playing alongside the 22-year-old for 16 minutes in a narrow loss to the New York Knicks, Kyle Lowry spoke on his relationship with the rookie and the maturation of his game.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running Diary: Late Raptors rally falls short

Down a number of key players, the Raptors used a 12-3 run late in the game but fell short, suffering a five-point loss at the hands of the Hawks.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors' playoff pursuit continues vs. Hawks

The Raptors came up short against the Knicks on Sunday but they have an opportunity to bounce back on Tuesday when they host the surging Hawks. With the Bulls losing on Monday, Toronto is now only 1.5 games back from the final spot in the 2021 Play-In Tournament.

Kyle Irving

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Raptors come up short in Lowry's return from injury

Kyle Lowry looked strong in his return from injury, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but it wasn't enough as the Raptors fell to the Knicks, dropping them to 21-33 on the season.

Scott Rafferty

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Sunday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Toronto's loss to New York

Julius Randle led the Knicks with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists in New York's narrow victory over Toronto. For more on the game, we have you covered with live updates, stats and highlights.

Scott Rafferty

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The unlikeliest 50-point scorers

From Corey Brewer to Andre Miller, there have been a few players that you might not know have 50-point performances to their names. Look back at five of the more unlikely 50-point performances since the turn of the century in chronological order.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors look to keep rolling in New York

After a red-hot shooting performance on Saturday, the Raptors are back in action as they travel to Madison Square Garden to take on a Knicks team that boasts a top-five defence in the league.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nurse speaks highly of new additions

After Toronto's dominant win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, Nick Nurse spoke on what he feels Khem Birch can bring to the Raptors and shared his first impressions on the play of Freddie Gillespie.

Gilbert McGregor

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Trent's career-high 44 leads scorching Raptors past Cavaliers

The shorthanded Raptors took care of business on the road against the Cavaliers behind a franchise record-setting first half, an explosion of a career-high 44 points from Gary Trent Jr. and the best game of Malachi Flynn's young career with a 20-point double-double.

Kyle Irving

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Three stats to know from Trent's career night

44 points on 19 shots. Gary Trent Jr. had the hot hand against the Cavaliers, notching a career-high in scoring on rarely-before-seen efficiency to help lead the shorthanded Raptors to victory.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary: Trent, Flynn career nights lead Raptors to win

No Kyle Lowry, no Fred VanVleet, no Pascal Siakam, no problem. The Raptors young backcourt tandem of Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn erupted for career nights to lead Toronto past the Cavaliers to pick up a much-needed victory.

Kyle Irving

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Fast facts on Gillespie, Raptors latest signing

The Raptors have signed Freddie Gillespie, a 6-foot-9 forward that most recently played with the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League, to a 10-day contract. He will be eligible to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Cavaliers.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Khem Birch helps the Raptors

Montreal native Khem Birch will sign with the Toronto Raptors for the remainder of the season after completing a buyout with the Orlando Magic and clearing waivers. Here's how he benefits the Raptors frontline.

Carlan Gay

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Preview: Without Siakam, can Raptors get back on track?

After dropping two straight, Toronto opens a two-game road trip with a visit to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers, who trail the Raptors by a half-game in the Eastern Conference standings. As the season winds down, Toronto looks to get back on track with the play-in tournament still within reach.

Gilbert McGregor

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Boucher: 'I've been getting bullied and I've had enough of that'

With the Raptors already lacking frontcourt depth and shorthanded due to injuries and health and safety protocols, Montreal, QC product Chris Boucher needed to step up against the Bulls All-Star centre Nikola Vucevic in a game that had heavy playoff implications. Despite the loss, Boucher came through with the best performance of his career.

Kyle Irving

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Thursday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Thursday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Raptors to waive McCaw

The Athletic's Shams Charania has reported that the Raptors are set to waive Patrick McCaw, who has been limited to just five games in the past year due to persisting knee issues.

Gilbert McGregor

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Shorthanded Raptors no match for Bulls

Down seven players, the Raptors didn't have the the firepower to keep up with the Bulls despite a career performance from Chris Boucher, who finished with 38 points and 19 rebounds.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running Diary: LaVine, Bulls hold off Raptors

With just eight active players, the Raptors couldn't dig deep enough to find a way to win as the Bulls created more distance with command of the East's final play-in spot.

Gilbert McGregor

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Fred VanVleet laughs off suspension after Raptors-Lakers altercation

Apparently, VanVleet is not a supporter of the NBA's disciplinary policies.

Jordan Greer

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Bembry, VanVleet, Horton-Tucker suspended

Raptors guards DeAndre’ Bembry and Fred VanVleet and Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker have each been suspended one game without pay and Raptors forward OG Anunoby and Lakers centre Montrezl Harrell have each been fined for their roles in an on-court altercation.

Official Release

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Preview: Raptors-Bulls has heavy playoff implications

The Raptors trail the Bulls by 2.0 games for the final spot the the Easter Conference Play-In Tournament with just over 20 games remaining in the season. With Chicago taking the first of three meetings, it has a chance to take the season series and playoff tiebreaker with a win in this one. Can a shorthanded Toronto squad muscle up and come away with one of its biggest wins of the season?

Kyle Irving

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Lakers snap seven-year losing streak vs. Raptors

The last time the Lakers beat the Raptors? Nov. 30, 2014, when Kobe Bryant dropped a 31-point triple-double to pull off a win. Toronto had won 11 consecutive games against Los Angeles since then, until Marc Gasol and the Lakers got revenge in his first game against his former team to snap the streak.

Kyle Irving

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Raptors praise Gasol's impact in first game against former team

It wasn't the most traditional return game for Marc Gasol, who faced off against his former team in Tampa, Florida as opposed to a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd in Toronto. But the veteran centre stepped up when his team needed him most and his former head coach and teammates spoke out on Gasol's impact on the game.

Kyle Irving

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Anunoby, Harrell ejected in first quarter

In the first quarter of Tuesday's matchup between the Raptors and Lakers, Dennis Schroder served a hard foul on OG Anunoby which sparked a bit of a scrap. As a result, Anunoby and Montrezl Harrell were ejected from the contest.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights & top performers Tuesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary: 3-point barrage leads Lakers past Raptors

The Lakers buried 18 3-pointers, falling just one shy of tying their single game season-high. With the Raptors converting a season-low five 3s, that made all the difference in a tough loss for Toronto. With the win, Los Angeles snaps an 11-game losing streak against the Raptors that dated back to 2014.

Kyle Irving

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Preview: Raptors look to make it three in a row

After a thrilling last-second victory on Monday night, the Raptors are right back in action as they host the Lakers on Tuesday. Can Toronto do away with recent misfortune in back-to-backs to make it three wins in a row?

Gilbert McGregor

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Trent Jr.'s game-winning 3 caps off huge comeback

After trailing by as many as 19 points, the Toronto Raptors pulled off the epic comeback at the buzzer, thanks to Gary Trent Jr.'s heroics!

Benyam Kidane

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Monday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including a matchup between the league-leading Jazz and surging Mavericks. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Preview: Can Raps keep it rolling vs. Wizards?

The Raptors are coming off their largest margin of victory in franchise history. Can they keep it rolling against the Wizards on Monday night?

Carlan Gay

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VanVleet questionable for Monday's game

Fred VanVleet suffered the injury in the third quarter of Toronto's historic win over Golden State on Friday. He's averaging 19.8 points, 6.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game this season.

Scott Rafferty

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Five game check-in with Trent Jr.

Gary Trent Jr. has now appeared in five games with the Raptors since last week's trade. He got off to a slowish start but has found his stride the last three games, showing what he can add to this team both this season and beyond.

Scott Rafferty

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Siakam's foundation launches coding program for students

The program, which is supported by Penny Appeal Canada, aims to "empower 60 sixth to eighth grade students between two schools (Queen Victoria Public School and Parkdale Jr. & Sr. Public School) with information technology and website building skills."

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors earn historic rout over Warriors

Led by 36 points from Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors used a dominant third quarter to cruise to a 53-point victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Gilbert McGregor

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Friday's highlights and top performers

Ten games on tap for Friday night including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

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The largest wins in Raptors franchise history

On Friday, April 2, the Toronto Raptors earned a 53-point victory over the Golden State Warriors, good for the largest win in franchise history. Here's how it matches up with other big wins in team history.

NBA.com Staff

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Running Diary: Raptors earn 53-point win over Warriors

The Toronto Raptors put an end to a four-game losing streak in memorable fashion, using a dominant third quarter to cruise past the Golden State Warriors.

Gilbert McGregor

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First look: Raptors 'Earned' uniforms

As one of 16 teams that qualified for the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors will add an "Earned Edition" uniform to their rotation for the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Take a look at the retro-inspired set.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors face Curry-less Warriors

Following one of the worst months in franchise history, the Raptors start a four-game homestand against the Warriors, who are on the second night of a back-to-back.

Scott Rafferty

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This is exactly why the Raptors acquired Trent

In under six seconds, Gary Trent Jr. strung together a sequence of winning plays that very few players in this league are capable of completing in succession. Doing so, he showed exactly why he is such a perfect culture fit with his new team.

Gilbert McGregor

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Where Raptors stand heading into final stretch

The Raptors went 1-13 in March, dropping them to 18-30 on the season. Toronto now has the sixth-best odds of landing the No. 1 pick in the 2021 Draft ... but they're also only two games behind Bulls for a spot in the play-in tournament. Is this a lottery team or a playoff team? With 24 games to go, here's where the Raptors stand.

Scott Rafferty

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Trent Jr.'s career night not enough as Raptors fall short

The Raptors got a career-high 31 points out of Gary Trent Jr, as well as five steals and four blocks from Fred VanVleet, but it wasn't enough. In losing to the Thunder, the Raptors have now lost four straight, dropping them to 18-30 on the season.

Scott Rafferty

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of big storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Toronto's loss to OKC

Gary Trent Jr. had 31 points and Fred VanVleet came up with five steals, but it wasn't enough as the Raptors fell to the Thunder by a final score of 113-103.

Scott Rafferty

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Nurse provides update on Lowry's injury timeline

Kyle Lowry missed Toronto's matchup with Oklahoma City on March 31 with a right foot infection. Prior to the game, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse revealed how long Lowry is expected to be sidelined with the injury.

Scott Rafferty

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Lowry ruled out vs. Thunder

The Raptors Wednesday announced that Kyle Lowry will not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right foot issue that has caused him problems this season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Can Raptors bounce back vs. injury-riddled Thunder?

The Raptors losing streak extended to three games following a tough loss to the Pistons. With another young and energetic team that plays with purpose on tap in the Thunder, can Toronto right its wrongs from Monday night to bounce back with a win?

Kyle Irving

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Powell recalls final days as a Raptor

Tuesday evening, Norman Powell joined the OverDrive crew on Toronto's TSN 1050, where he spoke on his first game back against his former team, his final days as a Raptor and the championship pedigree that he hopes to bring to the Blazers franchise.

Gilbert McGregor

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Get to know three of OKC's most intriguing prospects

On top of a plethora of draft picks in the coming years, standing at the forefront of one of the league's most intriguing teams is a group of young, relatively unknown players that you should probably get familiar with. Learn about Aleksej Pokusevski, Théo Maledon and Moses Brown, three key members of the future of the Thunder franchise.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nurse speaks on state of Raptors

The Raptors lost their third straight game on Monday, falling to the Pistons by a final score of 118-104. Now sitting at 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 18-29 record, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse spoke about the state of the team following their most recent loss.

Scott Rafferty

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What future draft picks do the Raptors have?

The Toronto Raptors currently own their own first-round pick for the foreseeable future but have no incoming draft picks via trade.

NBA.com Staff

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Powell reflects on time with Raptors in emotional post

The No. 46 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Norman Powell spent the first five-and-a-half seasons of his career with the Raptors. After being traded to the Trail Blazers at this season's trade deadline, Powell shared an emotional post in which he thanked the Raptors organization, the franchise's fans and the city of Toronto for all their love and support.

Scott Rafferty

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Pistons handle Raptors as another losing streak builds

The Raptors entered this game with hopes of snapping a two-game losing streak while trying to avoid being swept by the Pistons in their season-series. Detroit had other plans, routing Toronto with a 3-point shooting barrage as the Raptors losing streak grows to three.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

We had 11 games around the Association tonight, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary: Pistons sweep season-series vs. Raptors

The Raptors had no answer for the Pistons all season, dropping all three matchups against the team with the Eastern Conference's worst record. Detroit's hot 3-point shooting and bench scoring proved to be too much for Toronto, as the Raptors losing streak extends to three games.

Kyle Irving

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Siakam details keys to recent performances

After shooting 16-for-45 in his first three games out of the league's health and safety protocols, Pascal Siakam is averaging 25.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 84.8 percent from the free throw line in his last four. Following a 26-point performance against the Trail Blazers, Siakam talked about how changes in his body have helped him.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors look to avoid sweep by Pistons

The Pistons have gotten the best of the Raptors twice this season already. In the third and final meeting, Toronto enters Little Caesar's Arena Monday night looking to avoid a season sweep at the hands of a Detroit team that owns the East's worst record.

Gilbert McGregor

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Kids News: How to develop your shooting skills

We learned how to play without the basketball last month, now it's time to put our newfound cutting skills to good use. A good cut can get you a wide-open shot. Shooting is one of the most important skills in basketball. Take the time to work on your shooting with the video drill below.

Carlan Gay

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Third quarter woes cost Raptors as Blazers hang on for W

After a strong first half, the Raptors managed just 10 points in the third quarter going down 122-117 to the Blazers in Norman Powell's first game back against his former team.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Sunday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Lillard to return vs. Raptors; Powell to remain starter

According to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, Damian Lillard (knee contusion) is set to return from a one-game absence against the Raptors. While belief was that would force Norman Powell to revert to a role off the bench, Haynes reports that the Blazers will keep their newly acquired scorer in the starting lineup.

Kyle Irving

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Powell's best moments with Raptors

The Raptors have traded Norman Powell to the Portland Trail Blazers. This potentially brings an end to a six-year run in Toronto which included playing a key role on the 2019 team that helped bring home the first NBA championship in franchise history. In honour of a strong career six seasons, take a look at Powell's best moments with the Raptors.

Kyle Irving

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Why Raptors should re-sign Trent Jr. this offseason

In the Trade Deadline deal that sent Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers, the Raptors returned two pieces that should be poised to make an impact in Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. While Hood is a veteran at this stage in his career, Trent Jr. is just getting started on carving out his career as an NBA player, beginning to find his groove in the league. With restricted free agency facing Trent and Toronto this upcoming offseason, will the Raptors re-sign the 22-year-old?

Kyle Irving

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Powell speaks on upcoming matchup with Raptors

Norman Powell had a historic debut with the Trail Blazers, scoring 22 points in a win over the Magic. Next up? A matchup with his former team. Powell said it will be "a little weird" facing the Raptors on Sunday but is ready to "compete and go at them."

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Raptors, Blazers meet for first time since trade

The Raptors and Trail Blazers were involved in one of the trade deadline's biggest deals, with Norman Powell going to Portland for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. On Sunday, the two teams face each other for the first time since the trade.

Scott Rafferty

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Is OG the NBA's most versatile defender?

OG Anunoby put his defensive versatility on full display in Toronto's close loss to Phoenix on Friday, spending time on Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. There was one particular possession in the fourth quarter that shined a light on his switchability and what makes him one of the league's most valuable defenders. Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors late comeback falls short vs. Suns

The Suns hit just nine triples on the night but outscored the Raptors 58-32 in the paint on the game. After leading by as many as 13 in the fourth, Phoenix thwarted a late-game rally to earn its 30th win of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Friday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

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Running Diary: Paul, Suns thwart late Raptors rally

The trio of Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton led the way as the Suns held on for a victory despite an inspired defensive effort from the Raptors in the fourth quarter.

Gilbert McGregor

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Trent, Hood to debut vs. Suns

After being acquired ahead of the trade deadline, both Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood are listed as active to make their Raptors debuts against the Phoenix Suns.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Can new-look Raptors knock off another top team in Suns?

The Raptors will look to build off of the momentum of snapping their nine-game losing streak prior to a hectic trade deadline, trying to take down another one of the Western Conference's top teams. With new acquisitions Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood expected to be available, this is the first chance to catch the new-look Raptors.

Kyle Irving

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Masai Ujiri speaks on Lowry non-trade

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri admits uncertainty heading into trade deadline day as Kyle Lowry's run with the franchise is set to continue.

Kane Pitman

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Fast facts on Hood

The Raptors have acquired Rodney Hood and Gary Trent Jr. in the deal that sent Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers. If you're unfamiliar with Hood, here's some fast facts to get you up to speed.

Kyle Irving

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Does Hood have future with Raptors?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Raptors have acquired Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood from the Blazers in return for Norman Powell. Trent Jr. is the headliner of the deal for the Raptors, but Hood could be an interesting addition to Toronto's second unit.

Scott Rafferty

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What's next for the Raptors?

The highly anticipated 2020-21 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and with Kyle Lowry still on the roster, the Raptors are poised to make a playoff push for the eight-consecutive season. With Norman Powell, Matt Thomas and Terence Davis on the way out, and Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood on their way in, what will the remainder of this season look like for Toronto?

Kyle Irving

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Raptors trade Davis to Kings

The Toronto Raptors are sending Terence Davis to the Kings in exchange for a future second-round pick.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Raptors trade Matt Thomas to Jazz

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Raptors are sending Matt Thomas to the Utah Jazz and will receive a future second-round pick in return.

Gilbert McGregor

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Fast facts on Trent Jr.

The Raptors have acquired Gary Trent Jr. from the Blazers for Norman Powell. Who is Toronto's latest acquisition? Here are some fast facts on the 22-year-old guard.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors send Powell to Blazers

The Raptors have agreed to trade Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Rodney Hood and Gary Trent Jr.

Gilbert McGregor

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Midseason trades that led to NBA title runs

More often than not, trade deals agreed to before the midseason deadline aren't ones that would majorly swing the pendulum in any one contending team's favour. However, there are a few in NBA history that sparked an ensuing championship run.

Yash Matange

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Which teams are an option for Aldridge?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Spurs are working on trade scenarios with LaMarcus Aldridge after the two sides agreed to part ways. There are three teams in particular that stand out as potential trade destinations for the seven-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

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Trade destinations for Drummond

According to reports, the Cavaliers are looking to move Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline on March 25. Though there has been some chatter of him possibly being bought out, there are a few teams that make sense for the two-time All-Star as a potential trade destination.

Scott Rafferty

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Norm Powell opens up on rumours

As the trade deadline for the 2020-21 NBA season looms, there is seemingly no player in higher demand than Norman Powell. The prolific guard addressed what it's like to be involved in so many rumours following Toronto's most recent win.

Gilbert McGregor

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Trade deadline's most interesting teams

This season's trade deadline is fast approaching, with March 25 being the last day teams can make deals. It's still unclear how chaotic this season's trade deadline could be, but there are five teams in particular that are worth keeping a close eye on in the days leading up to it.

Scott Rafferty

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Drake interrupted Kyle Lowry's press conference to FaceTime him

Drake wanted to chat with Kyle Lowry after what may have been his final game with the Raptors.

Jordan Heck

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Anunoby's hot shooting helps snap losing streak

The Raptors defeat the Nuggets to snap their nine-game losing streak. It was a dominant showing from start to finish for Toronto, led by Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Norman Powell, who combined for 72 points. For more on the game, some takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

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What Raptors are getting in Trent Jr.

The Raptors have traded Norman Powell to the Trail Blazers for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. Trent is the bigger draw for Toronto, giving them a young player with deep range who could develop into their next Powell. We break down GTJ's new fit.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA community reacts to historic Raptors broadcast

As the Toronto Raptors hosted the Denver Nuggets at Amalie Arena, every on-air role on the game's TSN broadcast was held by women, making for the first-ever all-female broadcast team in NBA history. With history made, those from within the basketball world and beyond took to Twitter to react.

NBA.com Staff

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Lowry quietly dominant in historic Raptors win

Kyle Lowry finished with only eight points, nine assists and five rebounds in Toronto's win over Denver, but the Raptors outscored the Nuggets by a whopping 42 points in his 33 minutes on the court, setting a personal record and knocking on the door of a franchise record.

Scott Rafferty

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Drake FaceTimes Lowry during press conference

After Kyle Lowry's gutsy performance in the Raptors' 135-111 win over the Nuggets, he received a surprise FaceTime call from none other than Raptors global ambassador Drake.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy night in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

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Revisiting Toronto's trade deadline history

As the deadline nears, the lingering question of whether or not the Raptors will be buyers or sellers looms. While pondering that, we take a look back at some notable deals Toronto has made near the trade deadline in the franchise's 26-year history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running diary from Toronto's record-breaking win

The Raptors snapped their nine-game losing streak with some hot shooting, making a franchise-best 24 3-pointers.

Scott Rafferty

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Notable junior college alumni in the NBA

While there are many paths to make it to the NBA, a number of current players took the road less travelled for various reasons. Spinning off of the new Netflix documentary "Last Chance U: Basketball," learn more about some of the notable current players that spent time at the junior college level on their way to the league.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Trade talks heating up for Lowry, Powell

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Raptors are "hurtling toward a roster transformation" ahead of the Thursday, March 25 NBA Trade Deadline with Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell at the forefront of different deals.

Kyle Irving

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All-female broadcast team to make history

History will be made when the Raptors host the Nuggets on Wednesday. For the first time in NBA history, TSN will have an all-female broadcasting team with Meghan McPeak and Kia Nurse on the call, Kayla Grey working the sideline and Kate Beirness and Amy Audibert as show hosts.

Kyle Irving

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VanVleet speaks on high number of minutes since return

After missing nearly three weeks of action, Fred VanVleet has picked up right where he left off in his role as the Raptors' spark plug. Playing over 40 minutes in three of his first four games, all of which have amounted to losses, Toronto's star guard speaks on how his body is feeling as he works his way back into game shape.

Kyle Irving

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Making sense of latest Lowry trade rumours

It's still unknown if the Raptors will look to move Kyle Lowry before this season's trade deadline, but that hasn't prevented multiple teams from reportedly pursuing him. If the Raptors do engage with those teams, here's why a trade could make sense for them and Lowry.

Scott Rafferty

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Rockets snap 20-game skid, Raptors' woes continue

Thanks to a triple-double from John Wall and a big second half from Christian Wood, the Houston Rockets end their franchise-record losing streak at 20 games. The Raptors are again in search of answers after losing for the ninth consecutive time.

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Monday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Running Diary: Rockets 20-game losing streak ends with win over Raptors

The Houston Rockets earn their first win since Feb. 4 by defeating the Toronto Raptors, who have now dropped nine games in a row.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors, Rockets look to end losing streaks

The Raptors have lost eight straight games but should feel confident heading into Houston to play a Rockets team who has lost 20 in a row. Can the Raptors get off the schneid and sweep the season series?

Carlan Gay

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Report: Multiple teams linked to Powell in trade talks

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Norman Powell is expected to draw interest from "multiple teams" ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Powell is having the best season of his career, averaging 19.6 points per game on 49.6 percent shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

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Lowry remains optimistic despite losing streak

"We should be better than we are, but I just have to keep the high spirit and positive attitude because I know what we can do," Raptors guard Kyle Lowry said following the team's loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday, which dropped them to 17-25 on the season.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors comeback falls short, drop 8th game in a row

The Raptors are now 1-10 in their last 11 games after their fourth-quarter comeback fell short in Cleveland, going down 116-105 to the Cavaliers.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued Sunday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

NBA.com Staff

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Preview: Raptors in search of win in Cleveland

After losing seven in a row, the Raptors look to get back into the win column as they visit a Cavaliers team that has lost five of their last six.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA fines Nick Nurse

The NBA today announced that Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has been fined $50,000 for an incident at the conclusion of the Raptors' 115-112 loss to the Utah Jazz on March 19.

Official Release

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When will Siakam's clutch-time shots start falling?

In Friday's loss to the Jazz, the Raptors had a chance to send the game into overtime with a potential game-tying 3-pointer from Pascal Siakam. The one-time All-Star forward's shot touched every part of the rim before popping out, resulting in a seventh-consecutive loss. It wasn't the first time that happened to Siakam this season, but his coach and teammates still believe in him as a closer.

Kyle Irving

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Blind Resume: Which player would you want?

Welcome to NBA Blind Resume, a game where you have an opportunity to put bias aside and select players based off of stat lines that are presented without context. Digest the numbers, read the case for each player and then place your vote before we reveal each player and the significance of the comparison.

Kyle Irving

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Mitchell's clutch play leads late comeback over Raptors

The Raptors led by five points with 1:25 to play in the game but couldn't close things out, dropping their seventh-consecutive game. Donovan Mitchell's 12 points in the fourth quarter was the catalyst of the Jazz's comeback victory.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary: Mitchell comes up clutch to defeat Raptors

The Raptors led by five points with under 90 seconds to play, but couldn't close out the game to snap their losing streak. Donovan Mitchell's clutch shooting down the stretch helped the Jazz come away with a win.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights, updates from Friday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors 905's Payton named G League DPOY

Gary Payton II becomes the third player in Raptors 905 franchise history to earn Defensive Player of the Year honours and the first since Chris Boucher did so in 2019.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Full-strength Raptors host Jazz

For the first time in over two weeks, the Raptors have no names listed on the official injury report. Losers of six straight, they'll need contributions from across the board as they host the Jazz, who still own the league's best record.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors to debut "City Edition" uniforms vs. Jazz

As part of the "Welcome Toronto" initiative in collaboration with the franchise's global ambassador and multiplatinum recording artist Drake, the uniforms are part of a complete visual refresh the Raptors have undergone this offseason, as they previously revealed new "Icon," "Association," and "Statement" edition uniforms.

Gilbert McGregor

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Powell's breakout season in four key stats

Norman Powell has been one of the bright spots for the Raptors this season, averaging a career-best 19.7 points per game on 50.0 percent shooting from the field. Following his 43-point outing against the Pistons, we take a closer look at four stats that shine a spotlight on the guard's breakout season.

Scott Rafferty

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Powell's career night spoiled as Raptors comeback falls short

In Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam's first game back in the lineup following a six-game absence due to health and safety protocols, the Raptors couldn't snap their losing streak as the Pistons hand Toronto its sixth-consecutive loss despite a career-high 43 points from Norman Powell.

Kyle Irving

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA announces updates to Raptors schedule

The NBA announced the make-up dates of the two games the Raptors had postponed due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Official Release

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Running Diary: Pistons fend off Raptors

Despite Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam returning to the lineup and a career-high 43 points from Norman Powell, the Raptors couldn't snap their losing streak, which has now extended to six games.

Kyle Irving

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Four Raptors to return vs. Pistons

The Raptors announced Wednesday that Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Patrick McCaw and Malachi Flynn, who have missed the last six games due to the league's health and safety protocols, will return against the Pistons.

Kyle Irving

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VanVleet details bout with COVID-19

After missing five games due to the league's health and safety protocols, Fred VanVleet has returned to the practice court. When speaking with the media, he detailed all he went through over the past few weeks.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors try to snap five-game skid

After losing their last five games, the Raptors could be welcoming a few key players back into the lineup as they look to get back on track against a Pistons team that enters the night on a four-game losing streak of their own.

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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#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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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