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Stein on Raptors’ deadline plans: ‘They want to do something significant’

Marc Stein of Substack joins The Raptors Show and breaks down the team’s mindset going into the February 5th trade deadline.

Why the talent of Warriors’ Kuminga is attractive to deadline suitors

NBA insider Marc Stein joins The Raptors Show and discusses the recent trade demand of Golden State Warriors’ forward Jonathan Kuminga and why teams should be going after him.

Hawks sign former Raptors centre Christian Koloko to two-way contract

The Atlanta Hawks are adding a big man to the roster. Christian Koloko has signed a two-way contract with the franchise, the team announced Friday.

‘One of the hardest working dudes’: McMahon on Brooks’ impact on Suns

Tim McMahon of ESPN joins The Raptors Show and talks about how impressive forward Dillon Brooks has been this season and what he brings to the table for the surprising Phoenix...

Raptors’ Agbaji notches season-high three pointers in first half

Watch as Toronto Raptors Ochai Agbaji connects from deep three times in the first half vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, marking a new season-high from beyond the arc. 

Kings’ Sabonis returns against Wizards after missing 27 games

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis returned Friday night against Washington after missing 27 games because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.

Report: Teams holding trade talks in hopes of Giannis becoming available

Everyone across the NBA is on the edge of their seat awaiting what happens between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Teams are reportedly holding finalized deals...

EuroLeague CEO criticizes NBA’s ambitious European plan

LONDON — European basketball often is a hot mess of passionate fandom, heated rivalries and financial problems. Holding some powerful fiefdoms together is the EuroLeague. It’s...

San Antonio fends off 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’...

Raptors’ Jamal Shead developing as player, leader as injuries pile up

With Immanuel Quickley and a handful of others out, the Raptors have needed players to fill a void. Jamal Shead has done that and more. Michael Grange weighs in on the guard’s...

Canada’s Sharpe leads Blazers over Lakers, playing without Doncic

Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory Saturday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic.

Report: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard leaving road trip due to knee injury

A rare healthy stretch for Kawhi Leonard is over. The Los Angeles Clippers star is heading from the team’s road trip due to irritation in his left knee, NBA insider Chris Haynes...

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant returns with 24 points in win over Magic in London

Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in the first NBA...

NBA Highlights: Grizzlies 126, Magic 109

Ja Morant scored 24 points and added 13 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 win over the Orlando Magic in London.

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant addresses trade rumours: ‘I’m a very loyal guy’

Ja Morant is not giving in to the rumours surrounding his future with the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time All-Star addressed the recent trade speculation about him following...

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland out at least seven to 10 days with toe injury

Cleveland’s Darius Garland has a sprain in his right great toe, and will be reevaluated in seven to 10 days, the team announced Sunday.

NBA Highlights: Bulls 124, Nets 102

Coby White scored a team-high 24 points and Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis supplied 17 points each as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-102.

Rockets’ Durant eclipses Dirk Nowitzki for sixth on all-time scoring list

Watch as Kevin Durant continues to rocket up the NBA’s all-time leaderboards, sinking a jumper then hitting a free throw to pass Dirk Nowitzki as No. 6 in career scoring.

NBA Highlights: Rockets 119, Pelicans 110

Jabari Smith Jr. put up 32 points, and Kevin Durant added 18 points and eight assists as the Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110.

Durant moves past his ‘idol,’ Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on scoring list

Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New...

Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles exits with thumb contusion vs. Lakers

The Raptors’ forward exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left thumb injury and will not return, the team announced at the end of the third quarter.

NBA Highlights: Hornets 110, Nuggets 87

Brandon Miller put up 24 points, and Tidjane Salaun supplied 13 points and 11 rebounds off the bench as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-87.

NBA Highlights: Lakers 110, Raptors 93

DeAndre Ayton tallied 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 49 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-93 win over the Toronto Raptors.

NBA Highlights: Trail Blazers 117, Kings 110

Shaedon Sharpe poured in 27 points and Donovan Clingan had a monster double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers 117-110 win over the Sacramento...

NBA Highlights (Jan. 18)

NBA Roundup: Hornets trounce injury-depleted Nuggets

DENVER — Brandon Miller scored 23 points, Tidjane Salaun came off the bench for 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets blew past the injury-depleted Denver...

Raptors’ youthful energy not enough as Lakers exploit shooting woes

Here’s the thing: If the Raptors don’t run enough and can’t make shots enough and aren’t disruptive enough, all their youthful energy goes nowhere.

Brandon Ingram breaks down his best moments as a Raptor so far

Danielle Michaud caught up with Brandon Ingram to talk about his time in Toronto so far, his ‘Notorious B.I.3.’ nickname, hitting a game-winner against the Pacers, and how that...

Gotta See It: Kyle Lowry gets standing ovation from Raptors fans

Watch as Kyle Lowry gets a standing ovation from Raptors fans while he comes onto the court and at the final buzzer in what could be his final game at Scotiabank Arena.

‘Illegal screen’: Celtics’ Mazzulla answers all questions with two-word phrase

Check this out, as Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla answers all reporters’ questions in his post-game press conference with the popular two-word phrase “Illegal screen,”...