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Read More »Raptors sign Barton, waive Hernangomez
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have added some depth at guard. Veteran Will Barton was signed by Toronto on Tuesday, with the Raptors waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez to make space on their roster. The 32-year-old Barton has 12 years of NBA experience, having played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver …
Read More »Siakam leads as Raptors fend off Bulls 104-98
TORONTO – Although Fred VanVleet is thrilled with the birth of his third child, he was also excited to return to the Toronto Raptors’ lineup. Just don’t tell his fiancée that. Pascal Siakam scored 20 and pulled down eight rebounds as Toronto held off the Chicago Bulls 101-96 on Tuesday. …
Read More »Siakam leads Raptors past Pelicans 115-110
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors made the most of the all-star break without losing any of their momentum. Pascal Siakam, Toronto’s only all-star this season, scored 26 points to help the Raptors fend off the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday as both teams returned from the break. It was …
Read More »Poeltl powers Raptors past Magic 123-113
TORONTO – It took Jakob Poeltl three games to find his role in the Toronto Raptors’ offence. When he did, the results were impressive. Poeltl’s 30 points were one shy of a career high as he led the Raptors past the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Tuesday. He also had nine …
Read More »Siakam powers Raptors past Spurs 112-98
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are focused on putting out a professional effort even as trade rumours swirl around the team. Pascal Siakam’s 37 points led all scorers in Toronto’s 112-98 win over the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Point guard Fred VanVleet said he wasn’t paying attention to …
Read More »Raptors forward Anunoby out v. Spurs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 7, 2023 12:50 pm Updated February 7, 2023 2:36 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby will not be in the lineup when Toronto hosts the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Anunoby sprained his left …
Read More »Siakam, Barnes ignoring trade deadline speculation
TORONTO – After seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam is over trade deadline speculation. “At the end of the day, we know what it is. What’s the point of us coming here and talking every (expletive) — ah, sorry — every deadline?” Siakam said laughing as he caught …
Read More »Bridges scores 29, Suns pull away late, beat Raptors 114-106
PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton had to do a double-take in the final minutes as his Phoenix Suns pulled away for another win. His eyes weren’t playing tricks. That was Mikal Bridges getting big mid-range buckets during crucial possessions in the fourth quarter, not injured All-Star guard Devin Booker. Bridges …
Read More »Utah and Toronto meet in cross-conference matchup
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 31, 2023 2:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors (23-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (26-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lauri Markkanen and the Utah …
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