Toronto traveled to Milwaukee for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals and defeated the Bucks 105-99.
E.Jay Zarett
The two-time NFL MVP and his offensive lineman teammate had a brief, one-sided contest Thursday night in Milwaukee.
Drew Nantais
Toronto has won three straight to take a 3-2 series lead after capturing Game 5 in Milwaukee.
The Bucks' best player tweaked his ankle in the final minutes of the Bucks' Game 5 loss to the Raptors on Thursday.
Thomas Lott
Toronto was able to erase a double-digit deficit behind a 35-point night from Kawhi Leonard.
Alexis Mansanarez
Drake isn't the only celebrity to become part of the conversation of players and coaches after an NBA game.
Raptors fan/rapper Drake's actions frustrated the Bucks in Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Toronto.
Sacha Pisani
Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.
Gabrielle McMillen
VanVleet credits the birth of his second child on Monday to giving him "a little perspective ... on life."
Kawhi Leonard suffered an apparent leg injury in the Raptors' Game 3 victory and he lacked aggression in Game 4.
Ameer Tyree
The Raptors needed double-overtime in Game 3, but their Game 4 win was relatively calm in comparison.
Blake Birt
Six Raptors were double-digit scorers. While Kyle Lowry led the way with 25 points, Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka were essential, as well.
Leonard injured his leg early in Game 3 but still played 52 minutes in his team’s 118-112 double-overtime win.
Kawhi Leonard may be injured, but he led the Raptors yet again to their first win of the series vs. Milwaukee.
Thomas Schlarp
Kawhi Leonard filled it up as usual, posting a game-high 36 points, but role players made all the difference in the contest.
"The beginning (of the game) set us in a really bad spot," Gasol said. "We couldn't get a grip of the game early on."
The Bucks ran away with Game 2 as the Raptors' struggles on offense resurfaced.
The Bucks had an early advantage they would never relinquish and took a 2-0 series advantage.
This game was over less than four minutes in.
This year's crop of top talent have put on some spectacular performances throughout the year, but only one will be crowned king.
A Milwaukee radio station is doing its part to disassociate from Drake, a Toronto native and noted Raptors fan.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Brook Lopez scored 13 points in the final quarter as the Bucks stormed back to win Game 1 against the Raptors.
Peter Thompson
Brook Lopez was the unlikely star as the Bucks fought back to beat the Raptors 108-100 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Bucks were down by as many as 12 in the first half and 10 in the third and came back to win, getting scoring from an unexpected source.
Everything you need to know about the Raptors and Bucks before the 2019 Eastern Conference finals.
Sean Deveney
The Bucks and Raptors will face off in the Eastern Conference finals starting Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Spiros Velliniatis said it would have been "a sin" not to encourage Giannis Antetokounmpo to play basketball when he was in Greece.
Liam Blackburn
The Raptors fully believe they'll have a chance to keep Kawhi Leonard.
"It’s O.k. to lose sometimes," 9-year-old Olivia Djamoos wrote to Embiid. "You got so far and I am proud of you and the 76ers!"
Kirstie Chiappelli
Kawhi Leonard's game-winning shot in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals places him in some elite postseason company.
The news puts to rest a report over the weekend that Brown might be let go if the 76ers didn't advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Arthur Weinstein
76ers star Joel Embiid appeared to be in tears after losing late to the Raptors and he had few words for his agony.
Ben Spratt
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater against the 76ers extended his postseason.
Kawhi Leonard hit one of the craziest shots you will ever see in Game 7 on Sunday and NBA players could hardly contain their reactions.
Leonard led all scorers with 41 points.
The Raptors star got a ridiculous shooter's roll on a baseline jumper to top the 76ers 92-90 in Game 7 of the second round.
Everything is on the line when the 76ers and Raptors meet on Sunday to determine who moves on to the Eastern Conference finals.
Jacob Janower
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Raptors tried to seal their series in Philadelphia and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Raptors are looking to close out the series in Game 6 against the 76ers, but they will have to do it in Philadelphia. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the game.
Blair Berry
Charles Barkley had some harsh words for Joel Embiid during halftime of the Sixers' Game 5 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday night in Toronto.
The Canadian rapper ruthlessly mocked Embiid and his trademark airplane celebration after the star center left Tuesday's Game 5 matchup.
Kawhi Leonard scored fewer than 30 points for the first time in the 76ers series, and Kyle Lowry was pleased other Raptors stepped up.
Tom Webber
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win over the 76ers.
Toronto topped Philadelphia, 125-89, in Game 5, while Denver beat Portland, 124-98.
Embiid totaled 13 points and six rebounds on 5-of-10 shooting in Game 5. He scored 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game 4.
Asked if Embiid was dealing with the flu, teammate Jimmy Butler said: "I'm not a f—ing doctor, I don't know."
Leonard re-signing with Toronto is a “serious consideration now,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday on “The Woj Pod.”
Kawhi Leonard's level of play could propel the Raptors to the Eastern Conference finals, but it has also put the former Finals MVP squarely in the middle of the best basketball player alive debate.
Jordan Greer
Jimmy Butler had some advice for 76ers teammate Ben Simmons following Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
"I didn’t have a good night,” Embiid told reporters, via KYW Newsradio. “Didn’t sleep. Guess I needed an IV at six in the morning."
Kawhi Leonard torched the 76ers for a game-high 39 points and 14 rebounds.
Raptors star forward said Saturday his calf is swollen.
Chelsea Howard
Officials will answer fans' questions live during Game 4 of the Raptors-76ers and Bucks-Celtics series.
Philadelphia cruised to a dominant 116-95 victory over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.
Philadelphia cruised to a 116-95 win over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.
Pascal Siakam was not subtle in this attempt.
Greg Monroe is listed as probable while Mike Scott is considered questionable for the 76ers’ Game 3 matchup against the Raptors.
Green has hit just three of his 13 field goal attempts through the first two games of the Raptors’ series with the 76ers.
The Raptors' loss to the 76ers on Monday will force coach Nick Nurse to reassess his tactics for Game 3.
Peter Hanson
After getting blown out in Game 1, Philadelphia came away with a 94-89 win over Toronto on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.
Jimmy Butler led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds as the 76ers leveled things up against the Raptors on Monday.
Embiid reportedly was back at the team hotel and would not participate in Monday's shootaround.
The Rockets follow Golden State at 6/1 while the Bucks and Raptors both check in at 7/1.
Embiid gave credit to Raptors stars Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam, saying they came ready to play and worked hard for their win.
Leonard started the Toronto Raptors' series against the Philadelphia 76ers with 45 point and 11 rebounds.
Toronto easily took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals from the 76ers while the Nuggets will move on to face the Trail Blazers.
Everything you need to know about the 76ers and Raptors before their conference semifinal series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.
"(It's) an issue that's going to be there at least all playoffs until I actually get some real time to get some rest," Embiid said.
Toronto came away with victories three of the four times the teams met in the regular season.
The Raptors and 76ers were both upset in Game 1, but won four straight to eliminate their opponents.
Boston will likely play the Bucks, who are one game away from sweeping the Pistons, in the second round.
Both teams were careless with the ball, but the Magic evaporated Toronto's lead down the stretch.
The Raptors star logged 37 minutes despite missing his team's last two practices.
Second-seeded Toronto improved considerably, and Kawhi Leonard was simply unstoppable against Orlando.
Early East upsets were good reminders of how much is at stake in the NBA playoffs: not only the chance to win a championship, but also millions of dollars for a few key players.
Can anyone prevent another Warriors championship? Who will emerge from the Eastern Conference with LeBron James no longer in charge? Let's go through the 2019 NBA playoff bracket to find out.
Brooklyn will have a chance to go up 2-0 against Philadelphia on Monday, and the 76ers are definitely feeling the pressure.
Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down each Eastern Conference first-round series and offers his playoff picks.
The surgery is a blow as the Raptors, seeded second in the East, prepare to take on the seventh-seeded Magic in the NBA playoffs.
Bob Hille
The conference is loaded with talent and four teams have a legitimate chance to play for the title.
Isaac, selected by Orlando with the sixth overall pick out of the 2017 draft, has averaged 9.6 points in 75 games this season.
Everything you need to know about the Raptors and Magic before their first-round series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.
The 2019 NBA playoff field is finally set. Here are the final NBA standings along with playoff matchups and start dates for each round.
The East is wide open as the Bucks, Raptors, 76ers and Celtics all have a legitimate chance to compete for a ring.
That's it. The last regular season game has been played. It's finally time for the 2019 NBA playoffs.
Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.
While old concerns over the Raptors' playoff positioning amounted to bouts of hand-wringing, there is now a full-fledged angst looming over what might happen next with star forward Kawhi Leonard hitting free agency this summer.
Both the Raptors and Lakers need a win to emerge from a recent funk as the season enters its final weeks.
The Raptors are playing host to the Rockets on Tuesday night. Here's everything you need to know in order to watch the game.
At a time it was expected to ascend, Boston is struggling in a much-improved Eastern Conference.
Dan Bernstein
The streaking Raptors defend their home arena as the Celtics look to finally find their form with just six weeks left in the regular season.
The NBA is back to regular action now, with around 25 games to go for most teams. To get reacquainted with where these teams left off, let’s see what had been trending before the All-Star break in this week’s Power Rankings.
Toronto has long excelled in the regular season, only to come up short in the playoffs. But a couple blockbuster trades may finally have the Raptors on the brink of postseason success.
Moves by the 76ers and Raptors at the trade deadline helped them become the two strongest rosters in the league behind only the mighty Warriors, according to "NBA 2K19."
Bryan Wiedey
The addition of Marc Gasol could help entice Kawhi Leonard to re-sign with the Raptors long term.
John O'Callaghan
The surprising Clippers-76ers trade gives the Raptors another contender to worry about in the East and opens the door for Kawhi Leonard to leave for Los Angeles this summer.
Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors head to Philadelphia to take on Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Here's what you need to know to watch the game live on TV or stream online.
Zac Lane
It's the final regular-season meeting between the Raptors and Bucks, the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. Here's how to watch the game live on TV and stream online.
LeBron James, Paul George and others around the league sent their well wishes to the Pacers guard after he was injured Wednesday night.
The Raptors made one of the biggest splashes of the NBA offseason by trading DeMar DeRozan to the Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. Apparently that wasn't the only deal Toronto considered involving DeRozan.
After the trade for Kawhi Leonard, don’t expect the Raptors to follow up with another blockbuster deal. Getting Kyle Lowry healthy and adding depth to address their most obvious issue will be enough.
The Bucks and Nuggets are the leaders in their respective conferences, and they also land at the top of our latest NBA Power Rankings.
The Raptors head to San Antonio to face the Spurs in this Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference matchup.
Shanna McCarriston
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the top MVP candidate, but other stars like LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are keeping the race competitive.
The East-leading Raptors have struggled lately. This could just be an early-season lull for Toronto, or it could be a sign that the Raptors are not as championship-ready as they thought.
Kawhi Leonard has been a Raptor for less than 30 games, but in that short time, he has already made a significant impact on a Toronto team looking to take the Eastern Conference crown.
Mark Suleymanov
Two of the Eastern Conference's best teams will meet for the second time this season. Here is all the information you need to watch Bucks-Raptors.
While Kyle Lowry has still found ways to be productive, he and the team recognize his recent shooting woes need to improve.
The Raptors are playing like a well-oiled machine since the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard, but Kyle Lowry may be harboring feelings of resentment about the trade that sent DeMar DeRozan to the Spurs.
Get your FanDuel cash lineup ready for Monday's NBA DFS contests with injury updates and key sleepers to target tonight.
For this edition of the NBA Power Rankings, we’re looking at the biggest surprises around the league, including the surging Clippers, sinking Celtics and much more.
When, where and how to watch Warriors vs. Raptors.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Kyle Lowry are already worthy candidates on the NBA MVP radar.
Sporting News identified 11 star NBA players who left behind their franchises and had a look at some common themes that emerged in the aftermath of their departures.
The NBA season is in full swing, but we must avoid letting the hot takes fly based on small sample sizes. How do we know what's real?
Joe Morgan
It’s early still, but soon we’ll have a decent enough sample size to say some definitive things about players and teams around the league. Who jumped out to a fast start in Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings?
Kawhi Leonard suffered a "jammed foot" late in the Toronto Raptors' win on Friday. Leonard played in just nine games last season because of injury.
Joel Embiid and the 76ers take on Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Sporting News spoke with a few NBA executives to get a grip on some of the big men who could be hitting the trade market this winter — and those who probably won’t.
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard thinks it's a "little too early" for MVP chants, but it didn't take him long to rediscover his MVP form. That much was clear in Toronto's win over the Timberwolves.
The longtime NBA friends and teammates were separated in the offseason when the Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan to the Spurs for Kawhi Leonard.
Mark your calendars for LeBron James' most highly anticipated games of the 2018-2019 season.
For the first time in eight years, the Eastern Conference will be represented in the NBA Finals by a team without LeBron James. Let's see how it all goes down in the East.
The Raptors know Kawhi Leonard can be a free agent next summer. The battle starts now to convince the star forward he should stay in Toronto rather than chase the bright lights of Los Angeles.
New Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard still has eyes on Los Angeles, but he may not end up on the Lakers next summer.
Now that LeBron James has taken his talents to Los Angeles, every contender in the East is looking to climb the ladder to the top of the conference. But who has what it takes to reach the 2019 NBA Finals?
The Summer of 2019 should offer the kind of fast-paced volume signings NBA fans have come to expect from the league’s offseason tilt-a-whirl. Here are the top 10 free agents you should be watching closely.
The schedule release for marquee NBA game nights gives us a chance to fire off some irrational anger about the league's decision-making process.
Adding Kawhi Leonard could have the greatest positive impact on Raptors guard Kyle Lowry.
Sporting News
Hall of Famer David Robinson described the drama surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs as "one of the oddest situations I think I've seen since I've been in pro basketball."
Danny Green revealed on his podcast he played part of last season with a torn groin, and defended teammate Kawhi Leonard's decision to seek a second medical opinion.
Evan Sporer
Kawhi Leonard will only be a Jordan Brand athlete until October.
Gabe Fernandez
The Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade with the Spurs, but the Lakers know Leonard will be thinking of them once he hits free agency next summer.
The Spurs and Raptors have completed a trade involving Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan, but both stars aren't exactly excited about the idea of switching cities.
Twitter reacted in numerous ways to the reported trade between the Raptors and Spurs.
Conor Roche
The Spurs are finally past the Kawhi Leonard saga, but not without some possible parting shots.
The Raptors' deal for Kawhi Leonard has the potential to finally push the Raptors over the hump in the Eastern Conference.
Chris Stone
Under normal circumstances, trading for a star like Kawhi Leonard would be tremendous win for the Raptors. These are not normal circumstances, however.
While DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard have received most of the attention in the aftermath of Wednesday's blockbuster trade, Danny Green's potential impact for Toronto cannot be overlooked.
How much money could Kawhi Leonard lose in a potential trade to the Raptors? Here's how the contract numbers break down.
The Spurs will reportedly trade Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick.
There are rumors flying about the Raptors making a deal for surly Spurs star Kawhi Leonard, but a trade wouldn't make much sense for either side.
Let's break down potential trade packages for a few suitors (Lakers, Celtics, 76ers and Raptors) who have shown interest in acquiring Spurs star Kawhi Leonard.
With LeBron James in the West, the Eastern Conference is suddenly the Celtics' to lose.
BetChicago
Will a team like the Celtics or Bulls trade up to take Mo Bamba? Why are there so many secrets surrounding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Let's take a closer look at the latest NBA Draft rumors.
It's almost time to put the Suns on the clock and start the 2018 NBA Draft. Here are the latest rumors surrounding the Clippers, Raptors and Warriors ahead of draft night.
If everything goes right for the Raptors and new head coach Nick Nurse, it could benefit Jonas Valanciunas and Masai Ujiri, two guys who need to shine for this franchise to move forward.
Live updates, scores and schedule for today's NBA playoff games.
The Raptors, essentially, have four significant trade chips, and each of them comes with certain challenges. Here's what Toronto could see on the trade market this summer.
It's a nice gesture from the Raptors, but maybe a little too much, too soon.
The Raptors made the expected, though perhaps not wise, move on Friday and announced that they had fired coach Dwane Casey. Now comes the difficult task — finding his replacement.
NBA Twitter was somewhat surprised by the Raptors announcing the firing of Dwane Casey, two days after winning Coach of the Year.
Jordan Heck
The original discussion was about whether Raptors coach Dwane Casey needs to fix his relationship with DeMar DeRozan. It ended with another reminder by Shaq that Chuck has zero championships.
Tom Gatto
Many Raptors fans are calling for a full-scale teardown after another disappointing loss to the Cavs. But how exactly would a rebuilding effort in Toronto work?
From Kevin Love’s emergence to the fall of the best bench in the NBA, here are five stats you need to know from the Raptors' second-round series against the Cavaliers.
Scott Rafferty
The Cavs have once again knocked the Raptors out of the postseason. It's not the first time a team simply couldn't solve one roadblock in the NBA playoffs.
Bill Bender
The harsh reality is the Raptors became the first No. 1 seed to be swept in the second round since 1969. Now Toronto must find answers to very difficult questions.
A hilarious promo about the Cavaliers not named LeBron James was cut for time during "Saturday Night Live."
LeBron James surely knew he would set Twitter ablaze once he hit his game-winning shot against the Raptors.
LeBron James continues to torment the Raptors and enrapture the NBA world. Check out how he broke Team Canada's hearts again in Game 3 of the Cavaliers-Raptors series.
James Shaw Jr., the hero who stopped a shooter at a Nashville-area Waffle House last month, was surprised by Dwyane Wade during a recent appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
Kendrick Perkins and Drake are beefing? This Raptors-Cavs series is already getting weird.
James McKern
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet didn't appreciate the extra shove he received from Cavs forward LeBron James.
Carlan Gay
After a number of postseason shortcomings, Raptors head coach Dwane Casey revamped his approach and strategy ahead of the 2017-18 season. An increased role for the team's reserves has propelled Toronto to its best year in franchise history.
Gilbert McGregor
AccuScore simulates the rest of the 2018 NBA playoffs to see which teams have the best chances of winning the NBA title.
AccuScore
Friday night’s fourth quarter is a reflection of the role Toronto’s bench can play going forward in the playoffs, as its ability to put pressure on the minutes of an opposing team’s starters can swing games late.
Kelly Oubre Jr. might have threatened to kill Delon Wright . . . after he gets killed himself.
All eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference bracket have been severely let down by some facet of their game. In some case, those facets were actually strengths during the regular season.
The competitive fire between the Raptors and Wizards burns bright throughout Game 3 of their series
The feud between Wizards point guard John Wall and Drake began on Instagram and continued in Air Canada Centre as Drake sat courtside for the Raptors' Game 1 win.
Let’s take a look at six questions that will likely determine the outcome of this year’s playoffs, starting with the team that has the most to lose in the opening round.
Injuries and parity have introduced uncertainty to the first round of this year's NBA playoffs. The simulation engine in "NBA 2K18" provides some insight on what to expect.
Sporting News provided live updates throughout Wednesday's game between the Celtics and Raptors. Catch up on everything you missed right here.
The Celtics and Raptors will meet for the second time in five days with the East's top seed hanging in the balance.
With a focus on ball movement, pace and floor spacing — three pillars of success in today’s NBA — the Raptors have gone from being a team built to compete in the early 2000s to one built to compete now.
The East's top two teams battle in Boston on Saturday night.
Wednesday night's Cavs-Raptors contest was undoubtedly exciting, but what does it really mean in the grand scheme of things?
The league deems Corey Brewer's contact with DeMar DeRozan late in Sunday's Thunder-Raptors game legal. DeRozan was among three people ejected in the aftermath of the no-call.
Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan, forward Serge Ibaka and head coach Dwane Casey were all ejected with less than 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Toronto's loss to Oklahoma City.
The top two seeds are all but set in the East, as are the remaining seeds in the field. But from teams looking for seeds No. 3-8, there is still much to be determined.
DeRozan discussed a tweet he sent during the All-Star break that read: “This depression get the best of me…”
Travis Durkee
Let's take a full look at the NBA standings and see what juicy matchups we could see when the 2018 playoffs roll around.
The refreshing candor of Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan will only further the conversation about mental health issues and help others dealing with similar problems.
OG Anunoby’s numbers don’t jump off the page in the same way Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum’s do, but he’s been one of the most impactful rookies in the league this season.
With the East struggling and Toronto having made effective changes, the Raptors have become a trendy pick for the NBA Finals. But there are still reasons to be cautious.
The stretch run of the 2017-18 NBA season is upon us, and as we look at where teams sit currently in our Power Rankings, we’ll also examine what ought to be their mission for the post-All-Star stretch.
The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.
Skylar Rolstad
Sixers rookie Ben Simmons and Raptors guard Kyle Lowry felt the need to have a conversation Monday afternoon. It was not a cordial one.
This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.
Can the Warriors get the rest they need? Will Gordon Hayward make a shocking comeback for the Celtics? SN's latest NBA Power Rankings tackle second-half questions for every team.
Johnson holds a second-degree black belt and has been involved in martial arts since he was about 7.
A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.
Ibaka will sit out Raptors game Friday night against Atlanta.
Ryan Young
Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.
The Raptors knew about OG Anunoby's athleticism and defensive prowess. They had no idea he would be a knockdown shooter his first year in the NBA.
SN's Sean Deveney examines some subtle trends that have emerged within each team in his latest NBA Power Rankings.
Eastern Conference stars like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are obvious All-Star selections. But which players will take the coveted reserve spots? SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the East.
Rap superstar Drake caught up with Raptors guard Kyle Lowry for a postgame interview, only to hold the microphone to his own mouth during Lowry's answer.
The Warriors are crushing opponents in the third quarter, Kyle Lowry can't find his way in the Raptors' offense and Dion Waiters is the NBA's best clutch scorer. (Take all of these numbers with a small sample size grain of salt.)
Half of the top 10 picks in this year's draft made their professional debuts on Wednesday. Their stats looked good.
