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TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for gambling irregularities. “I was just praying for him,” said small forward Bruce Brown on Tuesday after Raptors practice. “Obviously, you don’t want to see somebody go through something … Read more

TORONTO – Dennis Schroder’s return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors. Schroder had 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets past Toronto 96-88 on Monday as the … Read more

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling on Monday. ESPN was the first to report that Porter is subject of an NBA investigation into irregularities on prop betting involving him. Porter … Read more

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 25, 2024 12:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Simmons has averaged 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.6 minutes per game in 23 … Read more

TORONTO – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching “NBA legends” at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. It’s arguable he’s on his way to becoming one himself. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points with eight assists and seven rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the hurting Toronto Raptors 123-103 on Friday. “I grew up coming to games here, watching … Read more

By Abdulhamid Ibrahim The Canadian Press Posted March 20, 2024 10:06 pm Updated March 20, 2024 10:07 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Domantas Sabonis had a 13-point, 17-rebound, 10-assist triple-double as the Sacramento Kings handed the Toronto Raptors their eighth straight loss, 123-89, on Wednesday. De’Aaron … Read more

TORONTO – Darko Rajakovic remembers what it’s like to be an eager young basketball coach, trying to absorb as much as possible from more experienced teachers. Now that he’s the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, he’s happy to impart as much as he can to the next generation of young coaches. The Raptors held … Read more

TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. has seen it all over his seven NBA seasons. Now the 25-year-old suddenly finds himself in a new role as a mentor on a young Toronto Raptors team. Trent had a season-high 31 points after he matched a season-best seven three-pointers as the undermanned Raptors fell to the Orlando Magic … Read more

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 14, 2024 8:03 pm Updated March 14, 2024 8:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett. The Raptors and Canada Basketball shared a statement from the Barrett … Read more

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 11, 2024 2:44 pm Updated March 11, 2024 8:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size DENVER – Injuries continue to pile up for the Toronto Raptors going into their visit of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., and … Read more