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Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic made one thing clear ahead of his team’s first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, and that’s they are not the New York Knicks. Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Rajakovic was asked what he thinks the Raptors could emulate from the defending champions Knicks. “What team? New York Knicks? … The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic had a blunt response to a question about the Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards reveal key AJ Dybantsa injury update ahead of season opener

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The Washington Wizards host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in their season opener, but No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa won’t be playing. On Tuesday, head coach Brian O’Keefe revealed that Dybantsa is out for the opener and is considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason finale. AJ Dybantsa (ankle) will not … The post Wizards reveal key AJ Dybantsa injury update ahead of season opener appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Supercomputer predicts the entire NBA season: Win predictions for all 30 teams

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This advanced model gives us its take on how the 2026-27 NBA season will unfold.

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Kawhi Leonard has heartfelt reaction after learning of Ben Simmons’ Achilles tear

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Ben Simmons is out for the season after suffering an Achilles tear, and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had a strong message of support. Leonard was asked about it on Monday, and while the Raptors star said he didn’t know about Simmons’ injury, he said it was “sad” and told him to “keep grinding.” ‘Oh, … The post Kawhi Leonard has heartfelt reaction after learning of Ben Simmons’ Achilles tear appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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"The sad part for me is beginning to normalize it" – Pascal Siakam opened up about becoming accustomed to racism in America – Basketball Network

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"The sad part for me is beginning to normalize it" - Pascal Siakam opened up about becoming accustomed to racism in America  Basketball Network

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Every NBA champion since 1947 and the teams with the most titles in history

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The battle for the next NBA Championship is set to begin, with teams looking to add their names to the league’s storied history. The New…

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Toronto Raptors Destroyed For Cringeworthy “Gossip Podcast” Schedule Release Video

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Who do they think their audience is? I’ll be honest, I don’t really watch the NBA so I didn’t know that schedule release videos were a thing over there. I know they’ve become a big deal in the NFL over the past couple years, but apparently NBA teams are doing them too now? Well it might be time for them to stop, because after this cringeworthy schedule release video from the Toronto Raptors, I think the entire concept of schedule […] The post Toronto Raptors Destroyed For Cringeworthy “Gossip Podcast” Schedule Release Video first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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RJ Barrett Reportedly Willing To Take ‘Hometown Discount’ on Next Raptors Contract

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RJ Barrett is reportedly willing to give his Raptors a 'hometown discount' on his next salary in order to help his team build a championship-level roster. The post RJ Barrett Reportedly Willing To Take ‘Hometown Discount’ on Next Raptors Contract appeared first on HEAVY.

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Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball could join this list of the NBA’s most watchable duos ever

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LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are joining forces in Minnesota next season, with the Timberwolves poised to be the most entertaining watch in the NBA.…

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Mitchell Robinson and five more superstars who left in free agency straight after winning the NBA Championship

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Every NBA player dreams of winning the championship. Once they reach the summit, it is not always about a summer of celebration. The NBA calendar…

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Ranking the best NBA Summer League MVPs of all time, with just one ring among them

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The Summer League gives NBA fans a much-needed basketball fix to get them through the long off-season, and each year, one player leaves Las Vegas…

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‘NBA The Run’ Is The Basketball Video Game You’ve Been Waiting For

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Take your favorite NBA stars to streetball courts around the world in 'NBA The Run.'

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Drake’s National Treasure hits Billboard no. 6 with Toronto bars

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Drake’s latest album Iceman continues making noise across music and sports culture after National Treasure debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, per Billboard. The track quickly became one of the album’s most talked-about songs because of its Toronto basketball references and lyrics aimed at former DeMar DeRozan. According to Billboard, “National Treasure” […] The post Drake’s National Treasure hits Billboard no. 6 with Toronto bars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors perfect Rudy Gobert trade offer to Timberwolves for Jakob Poeltl upgrade

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Following the Toronto Raptors’ elimination in the opening round of the NBA playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was obvious that the team needs to continue upgrading the roster in order to truly compete in the Eastern Conference. And in doing so, that could potentially lead the Raptors down a pathway to a potential Rudy […] The post Raptors perfect Rudy Gobert trade offer to Timberwolves for Jakob Poeltl upgrade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Going Hunting for … a Role Player?

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The Lakers have a lot of questions as we enter NBA trade rumor season. But the answers might be surprising. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Going Hunting for … a Role Player? appeared first on HEAVY.

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