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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 9, 2024 3:10 pm Updated January 9, 2024 4:42 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl is out indefinitely with a left ankle sprain. The Raptors say the injury happened in the third …
Read More »Six-game road trip gives Raptors a chance to jell
TORONTO – RJ Barrett’s face dropped when he realized he was going to be headed back out on the road. Barrett had spent most of December travelling with the New York Knicks and was traded, along with Immanuel Quickley, to the Raptors on Saturday, flying straight from Indianapolis to Toronto. …
Read More »Nuggets hold off Raptors for 113-104 victory
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ best effort came too late and was too little. Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Toronto comeback bid to earn a 113-104 win over the Raptors on Wednesday night. Toronto was down 17 points at …
Read More »Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program
TORONTO – The whispers started before Pascal Siakam’s name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. “We love you!” screamed one enthusiastic child as Siakam entered the gymnasium at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic …
Read More »Trent has first NBA double-double as Raptors win
TORONTO – It was clear from the start of the Toronto Raptors season that Gary Trent Jr. would be the odd man out, moving from the starting rotation to the bench. But Trent’s learning to feel the rhythm of the game before subbing in and that awareness paid off with …
Read More »Raptors’ improved communication paying off
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby said that he has learned how to communicate on the floor from a who’s who of former …
Read More »Siakam: Toronto Raptors down but not out
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam can’t deny that the Raptors have taken some hard knocks during slump that has seen Toronto lose six of their past seven games. But Siakam says there’s a lot more fight left in him and his teammates. “You feel like you’re getting knocked down every time …
Read More »Heat hold off Raptors for 112-103 victory
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors put themselves in holes they just couldn’t dig out of Wednesday night. And head coach Darko Rajakovic said discipline, or a lack thereof, was a factor. Caleb Martin had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat pulled out a 112-103 win over the …
Read More »Brunson leads Knicks past Raptors 119-106
TORONTO – Three-pointers were the undoing of the Toronto Raptors against the rival New York Knicks on Friday. Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 29 points but Toronto still fell 119-106. Barnes was responsible for half of the Raptors’ six three-pointers, while the Knicks drilled 16 from beyond the arc, …
Read More »Barnes wears signed Sinclair jersey as tribute
By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted December 1, 2023 11:38 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes made a small contribution to the ongoing celebration of Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair on Friday. Barnes wore a signed red Sinclair jersey before and …
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