Raptors assign Kira Lewis Jr. to G-League team

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 19, 2024 12:05 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Kira Lewis Jr. has been sent down to the G-League by the Raptors two days after he was traded to Toronto. Lewis was one of the pieces in a deal that sent all-star forward … Read more

Vucevic’s double-double leads Bulls past Raptors

TORONTO – Bruce Brown wasn’t sure if he’d even play for the Raptors just six hours after he arrived in Toronto, but he knew his abilities to cut to the basket and set picks would make the trip with him from Indiana. Nikola Vucevic had a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead … Read more

Trent helps Raptors shoot the lights out vs. Heat

TORONTO – Gary Trent Jr. had a season-high 28 points, combined with a season-best eight three-pointers, as Toronto stunned the Miami Heat 121-97 on Wednesday, hours after the Raptors reportedly traded all-star forward Pascal Siakam. Immanuel Quickley almost had a triple-double with 17 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as Toronto (16-25) snapped a four-game … Read more

Reports: Raptors trade Siakam to Pacers

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2024 2:52 pm Updated January 17, 2024 3:34 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported Wednesday the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and … Read more

Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96

TORONTO – Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan. Jayson Tatum had a double-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists to power the Boston Celtics past the Raptors 105-96 on Monday. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., scored 24 points … Read more

Raptors head coach Rajakovic fined $25K by NBA

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 11, 2024 2:30 pm Updated January 11, 2024 3:28 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating. Rajakovic was punished for a lengthy rant after Toronto’s … Read more

Raptors’ Siakam out against Clippers

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2024 9:32 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size LOS ANGELES – Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back spasms, the team announced before tip-off. Siakam had yet to miss any of Toronto’s 37 … Read more

LeBron James signs Fanatics deal, leaves Upper Deck

LeBron James signs with Fanatics Collectibles in a trading card deal, leaving Upper Deck after 20 years. Courtesy: Fanatics LeBron James is moving his trading card sponsorship to Fanatics Collectibles after more than 20 years with rival Upper Deck. Fanatics will kick off the deal by selling a unique Bowman brand card featuring a dual … Read more

Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl out indefinitely

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 quarter of Toronto’s 133-118 win … Read more

Barrett, Quickley thrilled to join Raptors

TORONTO – RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the Pacers with the New York Knicks. But when he checked his phone he thought he was still dreaming because he’d been traded to his hometown Toronto Raptors. “My initial reaction was like, ‘what’s going on?’ I just woke up to … Read more