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Raptors’ Olynyk leaves game vs. Pacers with back injury
Toronto Raptors' Kelly Olynyk warms up prior to NBA basketball action against the Houston Rockets in Toronto on Friday, February 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn | February 14, 2024, 9:20 PMFebruary 14, 2024, 9:20 PMWe use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More or change your cookie preferences. By continuing to use this site
Raptors’ Rajakovic on Barnes leaving bench early: ‘Definitely a learning opportunity’
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic meets with reporters after the team's loss to the San Antonio Spurs to discuss Scottie Barnes' performance and the forward leaving the bench before the game had finished. | February 12, 2024, 11:14 PMFebruary 12, 2024, 11:14 PMWe use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More or change your
Raptors’ Barnes takes a lot of pride in his defence: ‘That’s where my game starts’
1:09 | October 26, 2023 Raptors’ Scottie Barnes discusses why he takes so much pride in being a good defender first, which he says will help transition to the offensive side of things.
Ime Udoka and Raptors’ Top HC Candidates after Nick Nurse Fired
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Toronto Raptors added another important item to their checklist in what's shaping up to be a crucial offseason for the franchise.The Raptors confirmed Nurse's departure from the Raptors after five seasons as their head coach. Adrian Wojnarowski originally reported the departureThere had been growing speculation that Nurse's tenure in
Report: Raptors’ Nurse, Griffin linked to Rockets’ coaching search
Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse reacts during NBA basketball action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Toronto on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (Chris Young/CP) | April 11, 2023, 2:53 PM
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam Endorses 76ers’ Joel Embiid as NBA MVP: ‘It Would Be Awesome’
Doric SamApril 6, 2023Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty ImagesPhiladelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid hasn't been one to tout himself as this season's NBA MVP, but he recently received an endorsement from another player from a rival team.During an appearance on The Draymond Green Show, Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam said he feels the obvious
| April 16, 2022, 8:36 PM PHILADELPHIA — If a 20-point loss at Philadelphia wasn't painful enough, the Raptors lost prized rookie Scottie Barnes to an ankle injury, and saw all-star guard Fred VanVleet foul out of the game with almost a quarter still to play. Raptors coach Nick Nurse had predicted a slug-fest against…
Raptors’ hopes of avoiding play-in tournament take hit with loss to Bulls
| March 21, 2022, 10:38 PM Someway, somehow, the goal is to get there. Qualifying for the playoffs has been the guiding light for the Toronto Raptors as they navigate the final stages of the regular season. No surprise: the Raptors did their tank job last season in Tampa, the prize being the opportunity to…
Barnes, Raptors all over Lakers early in 114-103 victory
LOS ANGELES — Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors held off a late rally by the Los Angeles Lakers for a 114-103 victory Monday night. LOS ANGELES — Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors held…
10 Things: Raptors reset the mood with full team effort vs. Nets
Here are 10 takeaways from the Toronto Raptors' 133-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets. One -- The Raptors reset the mood with a feel-good win. To be fair, it was the expected result against a Nets team that was without three max players in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons while freefalling in the…