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Hollis-Jefferson has arrived for Raptors

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has gone from not being a part of the rotation to being Toronto's answer to slowing down LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard down the stretch of games. This is the version of Hollis-Jefferson the Raptors hoped for when they signed him in the offseason.

Scott Rafferty

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All-Stars have no chance against Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have now faced eight All-Stars from last season. They've combined to shoot 36.8 percent from the floor while scoring nearly nine points fewer than they have against everyone else. Here's why Wednesday's defensive masterpiece against Damian Lillard was no fluke.

Micah Adams

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Anunoby expected to return Saturday vs. Mavs

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says he expects the third-year forward to return Saturday after he suffered an eye injury in a loss to the Clippers on Monday.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors display championship DNA in road win over Blazers

While Pascal Siakam (36 points) and Fred VanVleet (30 points) led the way, it was the contributions from across the board that propelled the shorthanded Raptors to yet another impressive win on their challenging early-season road trip out west.

Gilbert McGregor

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Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Wednesday, 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

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Siakam, Raptors pull out gutsy road win

The injury-riddled Raptors head to Portland for the fourth of a five-game road trip against Western Conference opponents. Follow along below for live score updates, highlights stats and more as Toronto seeks its third win of the trip.

Gilbert McGregor

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Fast facts on Raptors' Terence Davis

Terence Davis went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft. Per The Athletic's Shams Charania, the rookie guard has signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors

Kyle Irving

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Can injury-ravaged Raptors bounce back?

Since the start of last season, the Raptors are 13-5 on the road against Western Conference teams which is the best among all teams in the East. Will that trend continue in Portland despite the injuries to Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, OG Anunoby and Patrick McCaw?

Micah Adams

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Update: Anunoby OUT vs. Blazers

The Raptors have already lost two rotational players to injuries on this road trip in Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka.

Scott Rafferty

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What we know about the Raptors through 10 games

Pascal Siakam looks like an All-Star, Kyle Lowry looked like Jerry West before his injury and Toronto's inside D remains as strong as ever. Monday's game against the Clippers was the 10th of the season for the Raptors. Here are the biggest takeaways so far for the defending champs.

NBA.com Staff

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Leonard credits Raptors defence for off night

The Raptors were going to make anyone other than Kawhi Leonard beat them. In their highly anticipated matchup, Leonard finished 2-11 and committed a career-high nine turnovers. Here's what the 2019 Finals MVP had to say afterwards.

Scott Rafferty

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Raps get huge boost from Boucher

After tying his career-high with 15 points in a win over the Lakers Sunday, the Montreal native again impressed with a 13-point performance in the Raptors loss to the Clippers Monday.

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers final score: Kawhi Leonard leads LA to 98-88 win

Leonard nearly put up a triple-double, and the Raptors simply ran out of gas in the fourth quarter.

Tommy McArdle

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Raptors come up short against the Clippers

The Clippers outscore the Raptors 25-10 in the fourth quarter to hand Toronto its first loss on its Western Conference road trip.

Scott Rafferty

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

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Monday, 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

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Siakam, Harden named POTW

Pascal Siakam and James Harden both powered their teams to 3-0 weeks earning Player of the Week honours.

Carlan Gay

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What channel is Raptors vs. Clippers on tonight? Schedule, time for Kawhi Leonard reunion

The Raptors finish off a back-to-back in Los Angeles against the Clippers at 10:30 p.m. ET on SN1.

Jace Mallory

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Can the Raptors sweep two in LA?

After a thrilling victory on Sunday, the Raptors now turn their attention to Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.

Carlan Gay

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Siakam on what he learned from Kawhi

Pascal Siakam credits Kawhi Leonard for influencing a part of his game that was on full display in Toronto's comeback win over the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

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Did Raptors crack top 5 in Power Rankings?

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

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Sunday'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

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VanVleet: 'We got a lot of tough guys'

VanVleet gave a shout out to Chris Boucher, Terence Davis and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who combined for 38 points in Toronto's comeback win over the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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Siakam, Raptors snap Lakers win streak

Pascal Siakam shot only 9-for-25 from the field, but he still finished with a team-high 24 points and 11 rebounds in Toronto's win over the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

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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 Monday's game.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Raptors overcome injuries vs. Lakers?

The Raptors will be without two key players in Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka when they take on the red-hot Lakers on Sunday. Will that be too much for them to overcome?

Scott Rafferty

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Kawhi on time with Raptors: 'It was amazing'

Kawhi Leonard will play his first game against the Toronto Raptors as a member of the LA Clippers on Monday. After Saturday's practice, he spoke to the media about his time in Toronto and the relationships he's sustained with the players on the team.

Kyle Irving

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What channel is Raptors vs. Lakers on tonight? Schedule, time for Sunday's game

The Raptors head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN4 and TSN Direct.

Sammi Silber

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Kawhi Leonard on facing old team in Toronto Raptors: 'They’re taking up where they left off'

The Clippers and Raptors play in Los Angeles on Nov. 11 for Leonard's first meeting against his old teammates since he left in free agency.

Tommy McArdle

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Ibaka out indefinitely

Serge Ibaka suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter of the Raptors' win over the Pelicans on Friday and is out indefinitely, the team announced.

Kyle Irving

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Toronto Raptors lose Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka to injuries vs. Pelicans

The Raptors stars both left Friday's game after the first half in New Orleans.

Tommy McArdle

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Injury update on 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

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Siakam joins DeRozan, Bosh, Carter in Raptors record books

Siakam led the Raptors to victory over the Pelicans on Friday with 44 points and 10 rebounds. He's now one of only four players in Raptors history to have multiple 40-10 games.

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Siakam leads wounded Raps to big road win

Pascal Siakam does it again tying his career-high with 41 points, 11 rebounds in the Raptors 111-111 win over the Pelicans.

Carlan Gay

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Lowry on fracture in thumb: 'thought it was just a jam'

Kyle Lowry has a fracture in his left thumb and will be re-evaluated on Saturday morning in Los Angeles.

Carlan Gay

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Game-winner, career-high headline Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Get to know Dewan Hernandez

With the 59th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors selected Dewan Hernandez from the University of Miami.

NBA.com Staff

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Update: Lowry suffers fracture in left thumb vs. NOP

Kyle Lowry suffered an injury to his left thumb in the first quarter versus the Pelicans. He continued to play out the rest of the first half, but did not return to action in the second half. After the game, head coach Nick Nurse deemed it as a "small fracture" in his left thumb.

Kyle Irving

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Update: Ibaka suffers 'severe' sprained ankle vs. NOP

Serge Ibaka was forced to leave Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with an ankle injury. After the game, head coach Nick Nurse described it as a "severe" sprained ankle.

Carlan Gay

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Siakam matches career-high 44 points in win over Pelicans

Pascal Siakam tied his career-high in scoring with 44 points, notching a double-double with 10 rebounds to fend off a late comeback push from the Pelicans.

Kyle Irving

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Lowry gets ratings bump in 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

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The key to a successful Raptors road trip

As the Raptors embark upon a five-game road trip against Western Conference opponents, third-year forward OG Anunoby will be tasked with a number of defensive challenges. How he responds could ultimately determine how successful of a trip this is for the team.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Can Raptors slow down red-hot Ingram?

The Raptors and Pelicans meet for the second and final time this season, the first meeting coming on opening night when Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet led Toronto to an overtime victory with 34 points each.

Scott Rafferty

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Does this make Lowry Canadian?

He might be North Philly's own, but the longest-tenured Raptor becomes more and more Canadian by the day as he now is featured on EA Sports' signature hockey offering.

Gilbert McGregor

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OG showing playmaking improvements

Anunoby dished out a career-high five assists against the Kings. More impressive than the total is how the Raptors forward got many of those assists.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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This current Raptor is better than Kobe... sort of

Let's just say that there's a certain someone who is flying a little bit too far beneath the radar in the early going.

Micah Adams

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Wednesday's NBA 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

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Siakam, Raptors edge Kings

The Raptors remain perfect at home as they earn a 124-120 win over the Kings, who see their two-game win streak come to an end. If you missed any of the action, check below for live score updates, news, highlights and stats from throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

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McCaw out indefinitely after surgery Wednesday

Patrick McCaw will be out for an extended period of time following surgery on Wednesday.

Carlan Gay

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The 30 best players in the NBA

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the league? Did Pascal Siakam make the cut? What about Kyle Lowry? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

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Will Raptors stay perfect at home?

Kyle Lowry is off to the best start of his career and has scored at least 20 points in five of six games this season. Can he stay hot in Toronto's final home game before leaving on a season-high five-game road trip?

Micah Adams

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Is Raptors' Pascal Siakam in the MVP conversation this season?

Siakam, 25, is leading the Raptors in points and rebounds per game.

Jace Mallory

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The secret to Siakam becoming the next Raptors superstar

Is Pascal Siakam destined for superstardom? It’s still too early to know for sure, but the early returns are beyond promising for the Cameroonian forward. Not only is he well on his way to earning his first All-Star selection, Siakam is playing his way into the early MVP chatter alongside the likes of James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard. But here’s the thing: Siakam is still only scratching the surface of his potential.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors legend announces retirement

Calderon last played for the Raptors in 2012-13 and remains the franchise's all-time leader in assists.

Micah Adams

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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

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Road teams win 5 of 8 games on Saturday

There are eight games of NBA action headlined by the Raptors traveling to take on the Bucks in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch and the 76ers putting their undefeated record on the line against the Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

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Wiggins leads Wolves over Wizards

Wiggins scored 21 points in the Timberwolves' 131-109 win over the Wizards.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Lowry's 36 points not enough Raptors lose to Bucks

The point guard went shot-for-shot with Giannis Antetokounmpo but Toronto couldn't complete late comeback.

Rudi Schuller

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Lowry's 36 points not enough against Bucks

Lowry helped the Raptors come back from a 26-point deficit with his highest scoring game of the season, but the Bucks took care of business down the stretch to hold on to the win.

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Siakam and Giannis go head-to-head

The Raptors and Bucks meet for the first time since last season's Eastern Conference Finals. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks get revenge on the defending champions?

Scott Rafferty

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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

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What we learned from Raptors opening week

Pascal Siakam has already made more unassisted 3s than he did all of last season while an uptick in drives for OG Anunoby hints at a potential leap on the offensive end. What else have we learned about the Raptors through the first week of the 2019-20 season?

NBA.com Staff

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Canadians put on a show in their season debuts

RJ Barrett did something in his NBA debut only matched by LeBron James while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a career-high in his first game with the Thunder. The Canadian Round-Up keeps you current on all of the season debuts from around the NBA.

Carlan Gay

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Where is Siakam in updated MVP odds?

Siakam 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

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Siakam adds new element to scoring arsenal

Siakam made as many midrange pull-ups in one game against the Pistons than he did all of last season. It's yet another example of the Cameroonian forward's development into a No. 1 scoring option.

Scott Rafferty

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Nurse: '(Siakam) turning into a primetime scorer'

Pascal Siakam is embracing being the man in Toronto and the league is starting to take notice.

Carlan Gay

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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

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Recap of Wednesday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

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Siakam shines in 3rd as Raps blowout Pistons

Pascal Siakam was unstoppable in the third period going off for 19 of his 30 points in the Raptors 125-113 win over the Pistons.

Carlan Gay

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Casey: 'I'm so proud' of Raptors title team

As he prepares to lead the Pistons up against the Raptors for the fourth time, Dwane Casey spoke with reporters about the team's first title, his relationship with Masai Ujiri and Kyle Lowry as well as Toronto's young talent.

Gilbert McGregor

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Remembering the Raptors, Kawhi and load management

Leonard is sitting out on Wednesday against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, his second missed game this season due to load management. Here's a look back at the 17-5 record the Raptors had last season in games that Leonard missed.

K Irving and Gil...

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Lowry: 'I think I can be a lot better'

"Give me another couple weeks of playing and getting some extra cardio and get my body right a little bit more, and I'll be a little bit better," Lowry said following Toronto's win over Orlando.

Scott Rafferty

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Drake gifts championship jackets to Raptors

The Raptors shared images of Norman Powell and Malcolm Miller modeling the custom jackets, which bear some impressive details.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors promote Alex McKechnie

The team announced on Tuesday that they have signed McKechnie to a contract extension and promoted him to an executive position.

NBA.com Staff

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Preview: Raps go for 4-1 start against Casey, Pistons

After sweeping all three games against the Raptors last year, Pistons head coach Dwane Casey looks to make it four straight over his former team as they visit Scotiabank Arena Wednesday night.

Gilbert McGregor

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Gasol finds stride as Raptors hold off Magic

After a rough three games to start the season, the Raptors centre played stifling defence and posted a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double in 26 minutes to help the team move to 3-1 on the season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Recap of Monday'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

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Raptors fight off late push from Magic to secure a win

The Raptors nearly let this one slip away as the Magic went on 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, but Toronto closed things out to earn a hard-fought victory.

Kyle Irving

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Siakam is showing evolution from three

Pascal Siakam made a career-high five 3-pointers against the Boston Celtics, but it's where each of those 3-pointers came from that is noteworthy for his development.

Scott Rafferty

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Game Preview: Magic visit Raptors for playoff rematch

The first of six Raptors 95 Rewind nights goes down on Monday as Toronto host the Orlando Magic.

G McGregor and C...

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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

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Recap of Saturday night's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Anunoby, Siakam lead Raptors past Bulls

The Raptors picked up a strong win over the Bulls on the back end of a back-to-back behind a balanced scoring attack and stout defence to advance to 2-1.

Kyle Irving

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Preview: Raptors look to bounce back in Chicago

It's a quick turnaround for the Raptors, who look to bounce back from a hard-fought loss to the Celtics when they take the floor against the Bulls Saturday night.

Gilbert McGregor

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Walker shines in Celtics' win

Boston's offseason acquisition hasn't played well this season, but it seems he's turned a corner after a strong performance on Friday.

Drew Nantais

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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

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Recap of Friday night's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Doncic gets triple-double in win

Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Ameer Tyree

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Celtics overcome another big game from Siakam

A balanced effort that saw Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker each score more than 20 points helped the Celtics overcome a big showing from Pascal Siakam.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Siakam be a better playmaker?

In an opening night win over the Pelicans, Siakam became only the second player in Raptors history to record 30 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a game. The scary thought? Siakam is still only scratching the surface of his potential, most notably as a playmaker.

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Raps seek first win in Boston since 2016

It's an early-season meeting between divisional foes at Boston's TD Garden, where Toronto has not won a game in nearly three years.

Gilbert McGregor

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What channel is Raptors vs. Celtics on tonight? Schedule, time for Boston's home opener

Here is everything you need to watch Raptors vs. Celtics, including tip-off time, TV channel and both teams' upcoming schedules.

Rudi Schuller

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NAW is living out his dream, but doesn't want to be 'complacent'

Don't tell Toronto native Nickeil Alexander-Walker that he's living out his dream, he's not ready to stop and think about it yet.

Carlan Gay

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When does the NBA season start 2019-20? Opening Night schedule, first game for each team

If you're wondering when the 2019-20 NBA season starts — and more importantly, when your favorite team plays its first game — we've got you covered.

Jordan Greer

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Raptors-Pelicans sets viewership record

The team today announced that 2.6 million Canadians watched all or part of the 2019-20 NBA season opener on Sportsnet ONE.

Gilbert McGregor

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Four biggest stats from Siakam's historic opener

Siakam made history with his 34-point, 18-rebound and five-assist outing against the Pelicans, joining the likes of Vince Carter, Charles Barkley and DeMar DeRozan in the record books.

Scott Rafferty

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Siakam and VanVleet come up big 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

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Raptors receive championship rings, raise banner

Take a closer look at the record-setting 2019 NBA championship rings and the raising of Toronto's first championship banner!

Kyle Irving

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Pelicans GM on Zion Williamson knee

Williamson is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

Arthur Weinstein

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Siakam, VanVleet lead Raptors to opening-night OT win

The Toronto Raptors began their defence of the NBA Championship with Tuesday night's meeting against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Rudi Schuller

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Toronto Raptors receive championship rings, unveil banner in Scotiabank Arena

The Toronto Raptors' celebration of 2018-19 season continued when the players receive their rings and unveil their first NBA Finals Championship banner before the 2019-20 season-opener.

Jace Mallory

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What channel is Raptors vs. Pelicans on tonight? Schedule, time for NBA Tip-Off 2019

Here is everything you need to watch Raptors vs. Pelicans, including tip-off time, TV channel, both teams' upcoming schedule and a full schedule for the first two nights of the NBA regular season.

Jace Mallory

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Siakam, VanVleet's 34 points apiece lead Raptors over Pelicans in OT

The defending champion Raptors needed overtime to outlast the Pelicans in the first contest of the NBA season. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet's 34 points apiece paced the team to get Toronto out to a 1-0 start.

Kyle Irving

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Will the Raptors open the season with a win?

The ring ceremony and banner raising headlines the defending champion Toronto Raptors' opening night versus the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kyle Irving

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Ibaka: 'People are sleeping on us'

"We know how it is to win games and we know how to play together and we don't give up," Ibaka said before Tuesday's season opener. "We're good, man."

Scott Rafferty

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Best case, worst case for notable Raptors

Can Pascal Siakam become the superstar the Raptors are now paying him to be? Will Kyle Lowry hit the ground running following offseason surgery? Is Fred VanVleet destined to be Lowry's successor? There's a lot on the line for a number of Raptors this season.

NBA.com Staff

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DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Opening Night: Showdown advice for Lakers vs. Clippers, Raptors vs. Pelicans

Lakers vs. Clippers is the headliner on NBA Opening Night, but you can have even more fun with DraftKings NBA DFS for the two-game slate with Raptors-Pelicans along with DraftKings Showdown lineups for each single game.

Billy Heyen

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Who will step up for Raptors in Kawhi's absence?

Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby could see their roles change without last year's NBA Finals MVP, and rookie Oshae Brissett is waiting in the wings.

Tommy McArdle

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Siakam agrees to max extension

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

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Why the Raptors will remain a contender without Kawhi — and why they won't

The Raptors brought home their first-ever NBA championship in 2019. Can they remain a force in the East despite losing Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard?

Jace Mallory

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Ranking all 30 top NBA duos

How good will the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis be in Year 1? Is Anthony Davis the perfect running mate for LeBron James? Where do Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry rank among the league's top duos?

Micah Adams

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Best case, worst case: Pascal Siakam

The expectations for the 2019 Most Improved Player are high for his fourth NBA season as he is the presumptive No. 1 option of the Toronto Raptors. Is he ready to take another leap?

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Raptors waive Payne, Morgan, Robinson

There are now five players fighting for three roster spots on the Raptors for the upcoming season: Chris Boucher, Malcolm Miller, Isaiah Taylor, Dewan Hernandez and Oshae Brissett.

Scott Rafferty

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Hong Kong T-shirts at Nets' game

With the regular season set to open Tuesday, the NBA's issue involving China isn't going away.

Arthur Weinstein

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Raptors sign Matt Morgan

Morgan is a candidate to sign an Exhibit 10 contract and spend most of the season playing with the Raptors 905 in the G League.

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Siakam, Raptors expected to reach extension agreement

Pascal Siakam is coming off of a breakout season in which he averaged 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Now that Kawhi Leonard is in Los Angeles, Siakam is expected to take over as the No. 1 option in Toronto.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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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

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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

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Raptors extend Kyle Lowry

The extension means Lowry is with Toronto for the next two seasons for $64 million guaranteed.

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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Lowry’s extension foreshadows next Raptors title contender

Kyle Lowry's contract extension is about far more than rewarding past achievements. How keeping the All-Star point guard through the 2020-21 season sets the stage for building Toronto's next championship contender.

Micah Adams

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Green could miss a few months

Green, 33, is entering his third season with the Rockets and averaged 10.2 points per game in his first two years with the team.

Ameer Tyree

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Four things to watch in Raptors-Bulls

The Raptors will play their third preseason game on Sunday when they host the Bulls. Among the things to watch will be Fred VanVleet's playmaking after he dished out 10 assists in Toronto's loss to Houston.

Scott Rafferty

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Durant on VanVleet: 'He's going to be in the league for a long, long time'

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant spoke highly of Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet after competing against him in the 2019 NBA Finals.

Kyle Irving

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Harden, Westbrook lead Rockets past Raptors

Houston's backcourt combined to score 44 points and dish out 13 assists as the Rockets earned a seven-point win to close the 2019 NBA Japan Games.

Gilbert McGregor

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Westbrook loses in Rockets debut

James Harden was glad to play alongside Westbrook once again as the Rockets lost to the Raptors in preseason play.

Chris Myson

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Siakam scores 24, Raptors rally in second half to top Rockets

The 2019 Most Improved Player stood out in the preseason opener as he looks to build upon his breakout season. After trailing by as many as 17 points, the Raptors reserves rallied to secure a five-point win.

Gilbert McGregor

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What to watch for in Raps preseason opener

The Raptors open the 2019 preseason Tuesday in Tokyo against the Rockets as part of the NBA Japan Games. From Pascal Siakam to Toronto's newcomers to Houston's new-look backcourt, there is plenty to keep an eye on in the opener.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors try their hand at sumo wrestling on NBA trip to Japan

The Raptors will battle the Rockets in Japan as part of the 2019 NBA Japans, but that isn't the only competition on the cross-Pacific trip.

Jace Mallory

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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

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Report: Siakam seeking max extension

Siakam is eligible for a four-year, $130 million or five-year, $170 million extension with the Raptors. If the two sides can't come to an agreement before the 2019-20 season, he will be an restricted free agent next summer.

Scott Rafferty

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Best case, worst case: Kyle Lowry

The 33-year-old is coming off the shortest summer of his 14-year career and is working to rehab from an offseason surgery. With another title on his radar, can Lowry overcome these setbacks to keep the Raptors among the East's elite?

Gilbert McGregor

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Best case, worst case: Serge Ibaka

Serge Ibaka had one of the best seasons of his 10-year NBA career in 2018-19, helping the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship. Can he duplicate last year's production or will he regress to the player he was his first two seasons in Toronto?

Kyle Irving

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Best case, worst case: Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet took his game to another level down the stretch of Toronto's championship run last season. With key departures this offseason and the future as the Raptors starting point guard on the horizon, there's a lot of pressure on VanVleet to take his game to an even higher level this season.

Kyle Irving

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Raptors pick up Anunoby's 2020-21 team option

Anunoby is averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game through two seasons of his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

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How the Toronto Maple Leafs are using Raptors basketball as motivation

Mike Babcock introduced the ball after the team's season-opening win against the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

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Best case, worst case: OG Anunoby

OG Anunoby may be the most intriguing Raptor coming into the year, but what should be expected of him this season?

Carlan Gay

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Siakam wants max extension

The 25-year-old was selected by Toronto with the No. 27 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and is coming off a breakout season.

Ameer Tyree

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Best case, worst case: Chris Boucher

The 2019-20 season is the biggest of Chris Boucher's career, but will he get enough playing time to prove he belongs?

Carlan Gay

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Best case, worst case: Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol sacrificed a lot to help Toronto win the title last season. Now that Kawhi Leonard is no longer on the team, the Raptors need him to be more like the player he once was to finish at the top of the East again. But is Gasol still capable of being that player?

Scott Rafferty

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Best case, worst case: Norman Powell

Norman Powell could very well be Toronto's starting shooting guard this season, but it hinges on him being more consistent than he has in the past. Now entering his fifth season with the Raptors, is he up for the task?

Scott Rafferty

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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

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All-Stars talk J. Cole, dream halftime performance

World famous artist J. Cole is performing at halftime of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. NBA.com asked players like Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Damian Lillard about their favorite J. Cole songs and which artist, dead or alive, they would have perform at halftime.

Kyle Irving

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DeRozan on Raptors title, lasting impact on Canada

At his second media day as a member of the Spurs, DeRozan talked about his former team's first NBA title and his lasting impact in the city of Toronto as well as the country of Canada.

Gilbert McGregor

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Sights, sounds from Raptors media day

New faces, the 'dino' throwback uniforms, fresh haircuts. All of that and more was on display as the defending champions opened up the 2019-20 season with media day at Scotiabank Arena.

Gilbert McGregor

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🎥 Anunoby: 'I think we're gonna repeat'

Ahead of his third season, expectations are high for Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby. At this year's media day, he expressed that his expectations for the team are just as high.

Gilbert McGregor

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🎥 Ujiri discusses Raptors future at media day

With the 2019-20 season officially getting underway with media day on Saturday, the Raptors executive answered pressing questions regarding the future of the franchise and his expectations for the upcoming year.

Gilbert McGregor

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Gasol: Raptors want another title

Gasol said despite the loss of Kawhi Leonard, the team is still a contender to repeat as NBA champions.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Breaking down the Raptors training camp roster

Take a look at how the defending champions' roster shapes out heading into training camp for the 2019-20 season. Which players are on guaranteed deals? Who is fighting for a roster spot?

Kyle Irving

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The biggest storylines for the Raptors this season

Is this Kyle Lowry's last season in Toronto? Can Pascal Siakam become an All-Star? What's OG Anunoby's ceiling? There's a lot up in the air for the defending champions entering the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

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The time is now for Siakam. Is he ready?

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

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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

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Report: Siakam, Raptors have begun extension talks

Is signing Pascal Siakam to an extension before the 2019-20 season begins the right move for the Toronto Raptors to make?

Scott Rafferty

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Why hasn't Siakam signed an extension yet?

Even though he's the future of the franchise, Siakam still hasn't signed an extension with the Raptors. There's still time for him to do so before the 2019-20 season begins, but there is one particular way the Raptors benefit from delaying his extension until next offseason.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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Ibaka's only getting better with time

Fresh off of one of the best seasons of his NBA career that culminated with his first title, the Raptors big man enters his 30s with plenty left in the tank.

Gilbert McGregor

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Biggest storylines surrounding Nick Nurse

The loss of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green isn't the only thing Nick Nurse will have to navigate in his second season as head coach of the Raptors.

Scott Rafferty

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What new additions bring to the Raptors

The Raptors would've obviously preferred to re-sign Kawhi Leonard this offseason, but they've taken three interesting flyers in Matt Thomas, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson in an attempt to replace the two-time Finals MVP.

Scott Rafferty

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The highest-paid Raptor in every season

Do you know who got paid the most during the Raptors first season in 1995-96? Did you know that Vince Carter was never the highest-paid player on the Raptors? Take a trip down memory lane for a year-by-year breakdown of Toronto's highest-paid player.

Micah Adams

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Raptors announce 2019-20 broadcast schedule

The Toronto Raptors have announced their broadcast schedule for the 2019-20 NBA season. TSN and Sportsnet will each carry 41 games.

Official Release

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Raptors add backcourt depth

The 25-year-old has career averages of 6.3 points, 2.9 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

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Gasol wins historic back-to-back championships

The Toronto Raptors would not have won the NBA title without Marc Gasol. Spain would not be playing for a world championship without Marc Gasol. By leading Spain past Argentina, Big Spain has made history.

Micah Adams

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Raptors announce training camp schedule

This marks the 12th time that the Raptors have held training camp outside the province of Ontario and the first time the team will begin its season in Quebec.

Gilbert McGregor

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How VanVleet, Powell and Anunoby can step up

The 2019 offseason left big shoes to fill in Toronto, but the trio of VanVleet, Powell and Anunoby can each do their part in helping the franchise pick up the pieces to remain a threat in the East.

Gilbert McGregor

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Gasol's Hall of Fame case

Gasol's NBA career might not be enough for him to make the Basketball Hall of Fame, but he's accomplished enough overseas to be in the discussion regardless of what else he accomplishes between now and when he retires.

NBA.com Staff

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Gasol's monster game propels Spain in 2OT classic

After a quiet first half, Big Spain erupted in the second half and overtime as he scored 29 of his 33 points to bring Spain back from a double-digit deficit. Three months after winning the NBA title with the Raptors, Gasol is one win away from claiming yet another world championship.

Micah Adams

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How Marc Gasol's play for Spain translates to Raptors

Based on how it has played whenever the Raptors centre has been off the floor, Spain has no business being undefeated at the FIBA World Cup. And yet once again, Marc Gasol's brilliance is proving to be the difference for an opportunistic team suddenly in the mix to win it all. The charge-taking, dime-dropping, age-defying and under-stated centre is formulating a blueprint that the Toronto Raptors would be wise to follow with the 2019-20 season on the horizon.

Micah Adams

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Make-or-break stretches for the Raptors in 2019-20

Title defence is hard enough as is, but with the changes abound in Toronto, each game – and stretch – takes on an increased importance in the 2019-20 season. We'll take you through three stretches that could influence where the Raptors land in the race for the postseason in 2020.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors make coaching staff additions

New additions Jon Goodwillie and Brittni Donaldson join Adrian Griffin, Sergio Scariolo, Nate Bjorkgren, Patrick Mutombo and Jim Sann on Nick Nurse's staff.

Official Release

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Raptors add Brittni Donaldson to coaching staff

After joining the Raptors as a data analyst prior to the 2017-18 season, Donaldson stands to become the 10th female assistant coach in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

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Is Kyle 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

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Fast facts on newest Raptors assistant coach

Flournoy joins Nick Nurse's staff after nearly two decades as player/coach of the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League.

Gilbert McGregor

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Ranking all 30 starting backcourts

Is the Rocket-fueled backcourt of James Harden and Russell Westbrook undeniably the best in the NBA? Is Utah's buzzworthy backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley overrated? Can Kyle Lowry keep the defending champs competitive in the East?

Micah Adams

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Back to School: VanVleet's unlikely journey

From mid-major star to undrafted to NBA Finals X-Factor, Fred VanVleet's career has been unlike anything we've ever seen before.

Kyle Irving

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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

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Raptors bringing back dino jerseys

The jerseys feature stripes in multiple colors and Toronto's signature red raptor on the front

Ameer Tyree

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Revealed 2K ratings for notable Raptors and Canadians

With NBA 2K20 hitting shelves around the world next week, we've got you covered with an exclusive look at Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Andrew Wiggins and Dillon Brooks in the game, along with their player ratings heading into the 2019-20 season.

Kyle Irving

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Green to release documentary of his summer in Canada

The former Raptor announced the documentary on his Instagram, saying "this summer was my time to get to know a country that showed me so much love… I documented all of my experiences, and you can check them out on TSN coming September."

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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Gasol talks Kawhi leaving Raptors

"I understand completely the decision and respect it and wish him the best," Gasol told the New York Times.

E.Jay Zarett

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Back to School: Gasol transformed his body to become an all-timer

Since coming to America for high school in 2001, the Raptors centre estimates that he's lost nearly 100 pounds, allowing him to become the player that he is today.

Gilbert McGregor

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Back to School: Siakam wasn't expected to be this good

Siakam wasn't projected to be a first-round pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Coming off of a season in which he was named the league's Most Improved Player, he's now one of the best prospects in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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Back to School: Scouts were once worried about Kawhi's jump shot

Kawhi Leonard has come a long way since being drafted in 2011.

Scott Rafferty

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When are the Raptors' biggest games this season?

With the NBA releasing its schedule for the 2019-20 season, we're taking a look at some of the most notable games on the Toronto Raptors' schedule.

Gilbert McGregor

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Nurse on Siakam: 'His next step in progression is being the man'

"There's lots of little steps to climb yet for [Siakam], and I think the sky is the limit," Nurse told William Lou of Yahoo Sports.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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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

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How Pascal 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

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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

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When does the 2019-20 season begin?

The NBA season begins with an exciting pair of doubleheaders on Tuesday, Oct. 22. We've got you covered with the times, dates and locations for the season opener of all 30 teams.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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NBA schedule release: Opening Night, Christmas Day, star return games for 2019-20 season

The NBA has released the full schedule for the 2019-20 season. Which teams got primetime placement?

Jordan Greer

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

The Lakers led the league with 43 national TV games last season, they'll appear 31 times in 2019-20.

Carlan Gay

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Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule is now official. 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

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Kyle Lowry withdraws from Team USA

"I was hoping be cleared and ready for the tournament but I was not cleared for full basketball activities," Lowry said.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Raptors release 2019-20 regular season schedule

The defending NBA champions' schedule includes a first-ever Christmas Day home game.

Tommy McArdle

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