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2 players Raptors must trade to take next step after heartbreaking playoff loss to Cavs

The Toronto Raptors fought too hard this season to simply pat themselves on the back for a respectable playoff appearance. Moral victories no longer apply when a team pushes a contender to seven games and still walks away empty-handed. This franchise entered the 2025-26 campaign determined to prove it had finally emerged from the uncertainty […] The post 2 players Raptors must trade to take next step after heartbreaking playoff loss to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors forward Gradey Dick’s future hinges on areas highlighted by Darko Rajakovic

The Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season has come to an end. By all accounts, it was a successful season. They started off hot and maintained their momentum throughout the season to notch a playoff berth. Even with two of their starters injured in the postseason, Toronto still brought the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games. There’s […] The post Raptors forward Gradey Dick’s future hinges on areas highlighted by Darko Rajakovic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors Tried to Acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. at Deadline

The Toronto Raptors tried to acquire former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. at this year’s NBA trade deadline.According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, the Raptors talked to the Memphis Grizzlies about a potential trade for Jackson, but were ultimately beat out by a better offer from the Utah Jazz, who parted ways […] The post Raptors Tried to Acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. at Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic cheekily changes Scottie Barnes’ outlook on reaching potential

The Toronto Raptors’ season ended Sunday with a 114-102 Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but head coach Darko Rajakovic quickly shifted focus to the future of Scottie Barnes, offering a lighthearted yet pointed update on the forward’s long-term development. Speaking to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg, Rajakovic revisited his earlier assessment that Barnes was operating […] The post Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic cheekily changes Scottie Barnes’ outlook on reaching potential appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Biggest Celebrity Fans of Every NBA Team

From Drake's sideline antics to Spike Lee holding down MSG, here are the favorite NBA teams of icons across pop culture.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Situations Where One Trade Could Change Everything

In fantasy basketball, the difference between a championship roster and a lottery team often comes down to a single notification on your phone. As we navigate the early offseason of May 2026, the landscape is ripe for upheaval. Entering the new season, we might get treated to not just minor roster ...

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Painful Brandon Ingram injury revelation helps explain Raptors star’s Game 7 absence

Recently, the Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a tough loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first round series. The Raptors put up a valiant effort in this matchup after things looked like they might get uncompetitive quickly earlier in the round, but ultimately, Toronto came up just […] The post Painful Brandon Ingram injury revelation helps explain Raptors star’s Game 7 absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Barnes Has Only Reached 58% of Potential, Says Coach

Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has only reached 58% of his potential, according to head coach Darko Rajakovic. The Raptors lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but this young Raptors team showed plenty of grit as they took the veteran-laden Cavs to seven games, ultimately losing the series 4-3. […] The post Scottie Barnes Has Only Reached 58% of Potential, Says Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Key Raptors backup sounds off on future after Cavs series loss

Ahead of an uncertain offseason after losing Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavs in the first round, Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili will become an unrestricted free agent. After pushing the Cavs to the brink of elimination, many Raptors players spoke positively about the season. Mamukelashvili revealed he took less money to stay with the […] The post Key Raptors backup sounds off on future after Cavs series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili Wants to Come Back to Raptors

Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili wants to return to the team this summer after a successful first season in Toronto. The Raptors’ season ended heartbreakingly when the team was knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors were heavy underdogs heading into the series, but they defied […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili Wants to Come Back to Raptors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves Get Key Front Office News Before Game 1 vs Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a playoff upset in the first round of the 2026 NBA postseason. By defeating the Denver Nuggets in six games, the Timberwolves are firing up Game 1 of round two against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, May 4. As the Timberwolves prepare for the matchup, some important news regarding […] The post Timberwolves Get Key Front Office News Before Game 1 vs Spurs appeared first on HEAVY.

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RJ Barrett expresses desire to make huge move after Cavs series loss

The Toronto Raptors put up a fight in their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Cavs ultimately emerged victorious after their Game 7 win. Throughout the playoff series, RJ Barrett was a bright spot for the Raptors. And if it was up to the Canada native, he’ll continue […] The post RJ Barrett expresses desire to make huge move after Cavs series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Whose Playoff Struggles Could Tank Their ADP

ADP doesn’t tell the whole story. Well, at least not when it comes to curating your 2026 fantasy basketball draft strategy. The 2025-26 playoffs revealed several high-profile players whose fantasy value was inflated by regular-season success. Decreased usage, poor matchups, and inefficiency in ...

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Brandon Ingram Gets Honest About Injury Frustrations After Raptors Loss

The Toronto Raptors saw their season come to an end on Sunday night. Brandon Ingram couldn’t do anything to help prevent the elimination, as he was out with a heel injury for the second straight game. With a 114-102 loss in Game 7, the impressive run from the Raptors concludes in round one. And while […] The post Brandon Ingram Gets Honest About Injury Frustrations After Raptors Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison

On Monday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Dallas Mavericks would be hiring former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri to be the new leader of their front office. Ujiri worked with the Raptors up until 2025, and will now join a Mavericks team whose front office has been in limbo ever since they […] The post The first bombshell move Masai Ujiri must make with Mavericks after replacing Nico Harrison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RJ Barrett Wants To Stay With Raptors For Rest of His Career

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett said that he wants to stay with his hometown team for the rest of his NBA career. Barrett just finished up his second full season in Toronto, and his third overall since coming over in a trade deadline deal in 2024 from the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old native of […] The post RJ Barrett Wants To Stay With Raptors For Rest of His Career appeared first on HEAVY.

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Video: James Harden nearly injures head coach after an apparent flop

James Harden appeared to sell a foul a little bit too much late in Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors. With just a little over a minute left in regulation of what was a virtually decided contest in favor of the Cavs, the Raptors tried to trap Harden near the … The post Video: James Harden nearly injures head coach after an apparent flop appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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