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With multiple key Raptors injured, it is currently unknown what the lineup will look like for the team’s season opener. The Toronto Raptors accomplished an exciting win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, despite it being preseason hoops.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 16

ESPN Ranks Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett In Top 100 List

ESPN released their annual NBA Rank list, revealing the top player rankings from 100-51. Toronto Raptors’ players Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett appeared on the list with Quickley ranked No.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 10

Raptors Star Won't Play vs. Celtics in Preseason

After sweeping a two-tilt mini-series against the Denver Nuggets at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the Boston Celtics are back stateside. While their next preseason game is a rivalry clash vs.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Raptors’ Budding Star Returns After Months-Long Absence

Though the Toronto Raptors are classified as a rebuilding team, they have enough talent on their roster to fight for a spot in the playoffs. RJ Barrett wears the Raptors jersey with hometown pride, his passion bleeding into his performances.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / October 9

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges could enjoy a breakout 2024-2025 season

Before he was acquired by the New York Knicks, Mikal Bridges looked poised to become the face of the Brooklyn Nets’ franchise. The main piece of the Kevin

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

Top Toronto Raptors Player Sidelined for Rest of Preseason

The Toronto Raptors demolished the Washington Wizards in their preseason debut on Sunday. In the 125-98 win, Toronto was led by RJ Barrett, who scored 17 points in 14 minutes.

R.J. Barrett News / Field Level Media / October 8

Raptors' RJ Barrett (shoulder) to miss rest of preseason

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett will miss the rest of the preseason with a sprained right AC joint, the team announced Tuesday. Barrett, 24, injured his shoulder during the second quarter of a 125-98 victory against the Washington Wizards on Sunday in Montreal.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 8

RJ Barrett Will Miss Remainder Of Preseason

RJ Barrett has been ruled out for the remainder of the preseason. Barrett sustained a sprain to the AC joint in his right shoulder. The injury happened during Toronto’s preseason opener in Montreal when Barrett collided with Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

RJ Barrett’s eye-opening admission on Scottie Barnes leadership

Now entering his fourth NBA season, Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes is looking to improve on the team’s 12th-place finish in the Eastern Conference last year.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 5

Darko Rajakovic Wants RJ Barrett’s Defense To Rise

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is set to have himself a career year. Last season featured a stunning trade from the New York Knicks but he got an opportunity to return home to Canada.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 4

ESPN Projects Raptors Win Total For 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 season should be an interesting one for the Toronto Raptors, but it boils down to how fast these young players develop. Particularly with Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett.

Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / October 3

Scottie Barnes Reacts To RJ Barrett's Instagram Post

The Toronto Raptors are a team that is in a rebuilding mode. That said, they have a lot of young talent on the roster led by 2024 NBA All-Star Scottie Barnes.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 3

Raptors Explain the Importance of RJ Barrett's New Defensive Role

RJ Barrett deserved all the praise. It was as if something suddenly clicked for the 24-year-old former No. 3 pick last December when the Toronto Raptors acquired Barrett from the New York Knicks.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 1

RJ Barrett Shares His Biggest Takeaway From Paris Olympics

RJ Barrett looks to have a big season with the Toronto Raptors. In 32 games with the Raptors last season Barrett was impressive, averaging 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 30

RJ Barrett Sends Message To Julius Randle Following Knicks-Timberwolves Trade

RJ Barrett and Julius Randle were teammates for part of five seasons on the New York Knicks. They were two of the team's most talented players and were a significant reason for the Knicks becoming a consistent winner.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / September 25

NBA B: RJ Barrett Is the ‘Perfect’ Third Star

The 2024 NBA landscape is dominated by teams chasing titles with rosters packed with star power. As contenders look to build competitive lineups, the need for a third star is crucial.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / September 10

Three questions facing Toronto Raptors ahead of 2024-25 season

The new NBA season is right around the corner. To help get ready for the 2024-25 NBA season, we're looking at three questions each NBA team could face next season. Here, we have the Toronto Raptors, who are in a rebuild.

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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / September 5

Former Knicks Forward Opens Up About Trade

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett spent his first four seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks after the franchise selected him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 draft.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 4

New York Knicks: RJ Barrett Shares Honest Confession on His 4-Year Stint in the Big Apple

RJ Barrett spent the first four years of his NBA career with the New York Knicks. He was expected to lead the way and turn the team into a perennial playoff contender, but after 345 games, the Duke product was no longer part of their plans.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Raptors’ Home Talent Opens Up About Knicks Trade

When the New York Knicks traded RJ Barrett to the Toronto Raptors, the decision marked the end of an era. The third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke, he was expected to help lead the Knicks out of the dungeon.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 31

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To avoid an upset, the U.S. should pay particular attention to these three teams.

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Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / July 30

Raptors Star RJ Barrett Made Canadian Basketball History

RJ Barrett is currently playing for Canada in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. On Tuesday, Barrett led them to a 93-83 victory over Australia to improve to 2-0 in the tournament.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 27