Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl out indefinitely

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

Lakers snap skid with win over Clippers, Mavs top Timberwolves

Lakers snap skid with win over Clippers, Mavs top Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday (Jan 7), clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers – one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James scored 25 points, Anthony Davis added 22 and 10 rebounds and the Lakers got a big … Read more

Six-game road trip gives Raptors a chance to jell

Six-game road trip gives Raptors a chance to jell

TORONTO – RJ Barrett’s face dropped when he realized he was going to be headed back out on the road. Barrett had spent most of December travelling with the New York Knicks and was traded, along with Immanuel Quickley, to the Raptors on Saturday, flying straight from Indianapolis to Toronto. They debuted in the red … Read more

Reports: Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa to Knicks

Reports: Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa to Knicks

TORONTO – Canadian guard RJ Barrett is set to play for the country’s lone NBA team after a major trade between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks on Saturday, according to multiple media reports. Toronto dealt forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn to the Knicks in exchange for Barrett, from … Read more

Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa and Flynn to Knicks

Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa and Flynn to Knicks

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival. Toronto traded forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa along with guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks on Saturday for guard Immanuel Quickley, Canadian swingman RJ Barrett and a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. … Read more

Clarkson, Markkanen help Jazz rally past Raptors

Clarkson, Markkanen help Jazz rally past Raptors

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will have thoughts of Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen dancing in their heads over the NBA’s holiday break. Clarkson scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Markkanen added nine of his 30 in the final frame as the Utah Jazz rallied past Toronto 126-119 on Saturday. … Read more

Raptors’ improved communication paying off

Raptors’ improved communication paying off

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby said that he has learned how to communicate on the floor from a who’s who of former Raptors including Kyle Lowry, DeMar … Read more

Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program

Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program

TORONTO – The whispers started before Pascal Siakam’s name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. “We love you!” screamed one enthusiastic child as Siakam entered the gymnasium at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School in the city’s … Read more

Trent has first NBA double-double as Raptors win

Trent has first NBA double-double as Raptors win

TORONTO – It was clear from the start of the Toronto Raptors season that Gary Trent Jr. would be the odd man out, moving from the starting rotation to the bench. But Trent’s learning to feel the rhythm of the game before subbing in and that awareness paid off with his first ever NBA double-double, … Read more