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December 4, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves (left) drives past Toronto Raptors' Jamison Battle (77) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves (left) drives past Toronto Raptors' Jamison Battle (77) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Raptors fall to Lakers as Hachimura hits buzzer-beating three-pointer

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December 3, 2025

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (19) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during their game on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (19) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during their game on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena.

Raptors big man Poeltl key to keeping team competitive with Barrett out

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December 2, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives up court past Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) during first half.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives up court past Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) during first half.

Barnes scores 28 points to lead Raptors past Blazers 121-118

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December 1, 2025

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid shoots some warm up shots prior to an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid shoots some warm up shots prior to an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers sit on the periphery of playoff picture with aging, injured Embiid, George on roster

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December 1, 2025

Catherine Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner, speaks to the crowd after the Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA championship on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Catherine Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner, speaks to the crowd after the Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA championship on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

WNBA and players union extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9

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November 30, 2025

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) fights for control of the ball with Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) fights for control of the ball with Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Knicks defeat Raptors 116-94 for four straight wins

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November 29, 2025

Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Hornets overcome deficit to beat Raptors 118-111

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November 26, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) scores as Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) defends during their NBA Cup game in Toronto on Wednesday.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) scores as Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) defends during their NBA Cup game in Toronto on Wednesday.

Ingram’s last-second shot against Pacers pushes Raptors’ win streak to nine games

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November 25, 2025

Nembhard (2) grew up playing basketball in Aurora, Ont. He wanted to make a donation to a community organization that would help kids be able to spend time together in a safe environment.

Nembhard (2) grew up playing basketball in Aurora, Ont. He wanted to make a donation to a community organization that would help kids be able to spend time together in a safe environment.

Pacers star Andrew Nembhard donates basketball equipment to Scarborough resource centre

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November 25, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) takes a selfie with fans after his team's 110-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday November 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) takes a selfie with fans after his team's 110-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday November 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ingram, Raptors following Rajakovic’s energetic lead in win streak

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November 25, 2025

Brandon Ingram (3) is playing like a superstar for his team and as the wins pile up, so does the joy that the team displays.

Brandon Ingram (3) is playing like a superstar for his team and as the wins pile up, so does the joy that the team displays.

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The Raptors are good, fun and seem to be enjoying every minute of it

Cathal Kelly

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November 24, 2025

FILE - Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark reacts to fans before the WNBA All-Star basketball game, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)

FILE - Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark reacts to fans before the WNBA All-Star basketball game, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)

Clark to make USA Basketball national team camp debut

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November 24, 2025

Canada shooting guard Jahvon Henry-Blair, right, and guard Aaron Best celebrate their win over Mexico with fans following FIBA Men's AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers in Saskatoon, Sask., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Canada defeated Mexico 83-73. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Canada shooting guard Jahvon Henry-Blair, right, and guard Aaron Best celebrate their win over Mexico with fans following FIBA Men's AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers in Saskatoon, Sask., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Canada defeated Mexico 83-73. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Nathaniel Mitchell to step in as Canada’s men’s basketball coach for World Cup qualifiers

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November 23, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) shoots the ball over Brooklyn Nets centre Noah Clowney (21) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) shoots the ball over Brooklyn Nets centre Noah Clowney (21) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

Raptors beat Nets to win seventh straight

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November 23, 2025

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller, left, poses for photographers with Jose Fernandez, right, during a news conference introducing Fernandez as the WNBA basketball team's new head coach, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller, left, poses for photographers with Jose Fernandez, right, during a news conference introducing Fernandez as the WNBA basketball team's new head coach, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dallas Wings win WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season

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November 23, 2025

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) passes the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) passes the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon out with a strained right hamstring

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November 21, 2025

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett (9) drives past Washington Wizards' Kyshawn George (18) during first half of their game in Toronto, on Friday.

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett (9) drives past Washington Wizards' Kyshawn George (18) during first half of their game in Toronto, on Friday.

Raptors advance to NBA Cup knockout round with 140-110 win over Wizards

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November 20, 2025

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Mark Walter speaks during a ceremony to honor the Major League Baseball 2024 World Series Champion team in the East Room of the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Mark Walter speaks during a ceremony to honor the Major League Baseball 2024 World Series Champion team in the East Room of the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Lakers part ways with Joey Buss, Jesse Buss as front office adjusts with ownership change

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November 20, 2025

The Toronto Tempo will call the Coca-Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto its home for local games, but is also expected to play at Scotiabank Arena and across Canada.

The Toronto Tempo will call the Coca-Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto its home for local games, but is also expected to play at Scotiabank Arena and across Canada.

Get ready to join the WNBA’s growing fan base with the Toronto Tempo

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November 19, 2025

Toronto Raptors' Gradey Dick, right, dunks the ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Quentin Grimes, left, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Toronto Raptors' Gradey Dick, right, dunks the ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Quentin Grimes, left, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Raptors power past hobbled 76ers for fifth straight win

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November 18, 2025

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) is held back by referee Courtney Kirkland while talking to New Orleans Pelicans fan Sam Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune via AP)

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) is held back by referee Courtney Kirkland while talking to New Orleans Pelicans fan Sam Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune via AP)

Warriors’ Green reportedly warned by NBA after fan confrontation

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November 18, 2025

San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama (1) will miss 2-3 weeks with a calf injury. NBA players must suit up for 65 games a year to be eligible for end of season awards, so Wembanyama will be at risk of dropping out of consideration, despite his dominant play.

San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama (1) will miss 2-3 weeks with a calf injury. NBA players must suit up for 65 games a year to be eligible for end of season awards, so Wembanyama will be at risk of dropping out of consideration, despite his dominant play.

Wembanyama the latest NBA star to have his award-winning potential hampered by injury

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November 17, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) dunks over Charlotte Hornets centre Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during their game in Toronto on Monday.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) dunks over Charlotte Hornets centre Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during their game in Toronto on Monday.

Barrett’s go-ahead basket against Hornets leads Raptors to eighth win in last nine

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November 17, 2025

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, talks with teamamte forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in San Antonio, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, talks with teamamte forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in San Antonio, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Calf strain to reportedly shelf Wembanyama at least 2-3 weeks

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November 17, 2025

FILE - New Orleans guard Dae Dae Hunter shoots and sinks a 3-point basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Nov. 27, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

FILE - New Orleans guard Dae Dae Hunter shoots and sinks a 3-point basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Nov. 27, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Player banned by NCAA for his role in sports betting scheme admits he point-shaved

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November 15, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) brings the ball up court in front of Indiana Pacers forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) brings the ball up court in front of Indiana Pacers forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Raptors defeat a depleted Pacers 129-111

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November 13, 2025

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) prepares to inbound the ball as head coach Darko Rajakovic, right, calls directions during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) prepares to inbound the ball as head coach Darko Rajakovic, right, calls directions during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Barnes scores 28 in near triple-double as Raptors down Cavaliers

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November 12, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal celebrates a made 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal celebrates a made 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Clippers’ Beal has hip fracture that requires surgery, is out for the season

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November 11, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder accepts the MVP Michael Jordan Trophy prior to a Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at Paycom Center on May 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder accepts the MVP Michael Jordan Trophy prior to a Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at Paycom Center on May 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City.

‘The Golden Generation’ digs in to tell Canada’s men’s basketball story

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November 11, 2025

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, shoots over Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic, second from right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner, right, shoots over Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic, second from right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets’ Kalkbrenner off to historic NBA career shooting start

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