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Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images At this point last season, Toronto lost some winnable games and never regained control. This week should define if the Raptors have entered that stage again. In last week’s quarter-season assessment, I wrote about how the Toronto Raptors put the ‘i’ in “mid.” Every depressing low valley was followed by an exhilarating high … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: Stuck in Neutral

Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images Despite a historic performance from Scottie Barnes, the Raptors lose their third game in a row. What a day in Toronto sports. For hours before tipoff, many (including myself) spent the day focused on baseball rather than basketball, as we anxiously awaited the possible news of Shohei Ohtani signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. After … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Final: 119-116 — Late resurgence not enough to overcome poor start

Photo by Christian Bonin/NBAE via Getty Images Ron Harper Jr.’s road to the NBA takes a temporary pit stop as he recovers from a season-ending injury. ESPN’s Marc Spears reported late in the afternoon today that the Raptors have waived Two-Way contract player Ron Harper Jr., who will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. He appeared in one game with the … [Read more...] about Report: Toronto Raptors waive Ron Harper Jr., open two-way roster spot

All Toronto Sports eyes may be on the Shohei Ohtani news today, but the Raptors still have a game tonight in Charlotte! On the road again... The Toronto Raptors have escaped the cold and cloudy Canadian weather for a warmer Charlotte, North Carolina today as they face the Charlotte Hornets tonight. The second of two added games into the schedule as part of the In-Season … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview, Lineups, and more

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images A Siakam 30-piece was not enough to help the Raptors to a victory tonight. The Toronto Raptors returned from their In-Season Tournament Break (aka, the break teams got for NOT making the IST quarterfinal) tonight as they faced the Miami Heat at home. It was another homecoming for the Greatest Raptor of all Time, Kyle Lowry, who seemed … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat Final: 112-103 — A rollercoaster game ends in a loss