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Scottie Barnes' new midrange game may explain his frustrating free-throw numbers
The refs aren't the only ones to blame for Scottie Barnes' lack of foul calls, as his new love for the midrange shot is impacting his free-throw rate.
Kyle Anderson signing didn’t give Raptors the veteran presence they actually needed
The Kyle Anderson signing added versatility, but Toronto needed more shooting, scoring and reliable depth.
Mavericks’ refusal to budge on Kyrie Irving is not the update Raptors fans hoped for
Dallas is reportedly closing the door on Kyrie Irving trade interest, leaving Toronto's much-needed search for a proven scoring guard on hold.
Raptors don't want to matchup with Hawks (and why Atlanta is sleeping giant in East)
The Atlanta Hawks have a chance to be a reincarnation of the 2025 Indiana Pacers, and the Raptors, along with the whole Eastern Conference, should be shook.
Raptors' contender concerns look minor compared to what the Cavaliers' have going on
The Cavaliers are still all bark, no bite, and that should ease the minds of Raptors fans worried about their team's status as contenders.
It's all love between Raptors, Brandon Ingram despite momentous Kawhi Leonard trade
Toronto Raptors players showed their appreciation for ex-teammate and Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram after their comeback win.
Scottie Barnes' heroics can't hide concerns about Raptors' contender status
By just barely beating the LA Clippers, the Raptors have opened the door to plenty of questions about their status as contenders out East.
JJ Redick calls out Raptors' defense after sloppy game without Kawhi Leonard
The Toronto Raptors were called out by Lakers coach JJ Redick for fouling on every possession after the team's Sunday night loss.
Raptors need Jamison Battle to turn late-game Lakers surge into steady contribution
Jamison Battle’s late scoring burst nearly sparked a Raptors comeback. Toronto may need that steady contribution from him more than fans realize.
Domantas Sabonis' reported frustration gives Raptors an opening they can't miss
With Domantas Sabonis' frustration in Sacramento nearing a boiling point, the Raptors need to jump at the chance to trade for him.
RJ Barrett's extension case faces its biggest test with Kawhi Leonard sidelined
With no Kawhi Leonard, RJ Barrett now becomes the No. 2 in the Raptors' offense, which may make or break his case for getting a long-term extension.
Darko Rajakovic could turn Raptors' injury adversity into a Coach of the Year case
The Toronto Raptors next stretch of games without Kawhi Leonard could define Darko Rajakovic's Coach of the Year case
Luka Doncic can't take all the blame for Raptors' loss as half-court offense looks abysmal
For the second straight game, the Raptors' half-court offense was awful, as their offense never found a rhythm and Scottie Barnes had no support.
Scottie Barnes showed what Raptors can lean on without Kawhi, and what it still lacks
Scottie Barnes set a new career high, but Toronto couldn’t match Orlando’s 3PT barrage. They will need more balanced support to stay competitive without Kawhi.
Raptors' Allen Graves deserved far better than what Darko Rajakovic gave him in loss to Magic
Allen Graves had an awesome impact in the first half, but Darko Rajakovic cut his minutes short, which may have cost the Raptors a win against the Magic.
OKC Thunder injuries put Ochai Agbaji in position to recapture his Raptors glory
Ochai Agbaji joins the injury-hit Thunder with a chance to recapture the 3-and-D impact he showed in Toronto.
Raptors’ number-one defense is only scratching the surface after four games
The Raptors’ defense is just getting started.
Raptors can’t keep overlooking Trayce Jackson-Davis as Jakob Poeltl concerns grow
Trayce Jackson-Davis’ strong performance against Orlando gives Toronto more reason to rethink its center rotation as Jakob Poeltl’s struggles persist.
Jamal Shead must continue to spark Raptors' bench amid troubling Kawhi injury update
With Kawhi Leonard now out for 3–4 weeks, Jamal Shead’s scoring and playmaking, as shown against Orlando, will be crucial to keeping Toronto’s bench productive.
Toronto Raptors are primed for a hot start to NBA Cup action
They Raptors have a chance to start the Emirates NBA Cup with another win against the Magic.
Raptors desperately need Darko Rajakovic to be right about Jakob Poeltl
The Raptors, as a whole, bounced back well from their blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 129-99. RJ Barrett co
Kawhi Leonard injury update will stretch Raptors' rotation to breaking point
Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss around 3-4 weeks, which could keep him out until the middle of November.
The redemption, rescue, and disaster from Raptors' dominant win over the Magic
The Raptors beat the Bucks of the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. In my postgame takeaways, I'm bringing you a redemption arc, a hero, and an awful tandem.
Raptors don’t need Scottie Barnes to fall in love with mid-range jumpers this season
The Raptors still need Barnes to attack the rim.
Overlooked Raptors cast suddenly has a brass ring for the taking after Kawhi setback
Kawhi Leonard’s knee setback gives Toronto’s overlooked players a chance to step into bigger roles and help keep the Raptors competitive.