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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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Pistons’ Tobias Harris gives Jalen Duren flowers for active Game 1 vs. Cavs

Though the Detroit Pistons were able to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, there were plenty of concerns coming out of the series, including the play of Jalen Duren, the star center some openly feared could play a massive role in an early exit for the Eastern Conference’s best regular season […] The post Pistons’ Tobias Harris gives Jalen Duren flowers for active Game 1 vs. Cavs 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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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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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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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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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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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes speaks up on injury after NBA Playoff exit vs. Cavs

There was much concern surrounding Scottie Barnes following the Toronto Raptors’ 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their first-round series back on Thursday. Barnes had suffered a quad injury, but he did downplay the severity of that knock and took on his usual workload in Games 6 and 7. The 24-year-old […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes speaks up on injury after NBA Playoff exit vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell Downplays Win vs Raptors With Clear Message

The Cleveland Cavaliers handled business with ease in Game 7 on Sunday night. Donovan Mitchell checked into the do-or-die battle for 35 minutes and didn’t have a strong shooting night. He went 9-20 from the field and 2-9 from three. Still, Mitchell contributed to a team-high 22 points. In addition to his scoring, the star […] The post Donovan Mitchell Downplays Win vs Raptors With Clear Message appeared first on HEAVY.

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Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stayed graceful in defeat Sunday after his team’s season came to an end. Rajakovic’s Raptors hung tough with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The road dogs led by double digits in the first half and hung tough with … The post Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement

RJ Barrett had a positively bold claim to make about Scottie Barnes despite the Toronto Raptors’ season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday night. Barrett and Barnes finished their third season together as star teammates. They played key roles in helping Toronto get back to its first playoffs since 2022, pushing […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets huge vote of confidence after breakout season

The Toronto Raptors did give it their all, but it wasn’t enough. They saw their season come to an end on Sunday night, as the Raptors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, 114-102, although considering the expectations heading into the 2025-26 campaign, even making it this far, against a true contending team in […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets huge vote of confidence after breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run

Darko Rajakovic shared a sentimental statement about his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season following their playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Rajakovic completed his third season as a head coach in the NBA. He showcased solid growth as he helped Toronto improve over time. Going from 25 wins his first […] The post Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic Praises Scottie Barnes After Raptors Season Ends

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised the playoff play of Scottie Barnes after the team’s season ended on Sunday. The Raptors lost 114-102 on Sunday night to lose their first-round series to the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3. It was an incredibly competitive series, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance at times, but ultimately, it’s […] The post Darko Rajakovic Praises Scottie Barnes After Raptors Season Ends appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff drops NSFW Tobias Harris defense after monster Game 7

As Detroit Pistons star Tobias Harris had a career game in the Game 7 win against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, 116-94, head coach Tobias Harris would have a bold declaration on the forward. When the Pistons forced a Game 7 against the Magic, the team needed key outings from their players, with Harris’ being […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff drops NSFW Tobias Harris defense after monster Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett ‘still dreaming’ about hitting Game 6 winner in hometown

Game 6 must have been an incredibly surreal moment for RJ Barrett, as he drilled a bonkers three-pointer with one second left on the clock to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to stave off elimination. Barrett has been one of the most beloved players on the Raptors since he […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett ‘still dreaming’ about hitting Game 6 winner in hometown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic’s ‘psychic’ reaction to RJ Barrett’s game-winner vs. Cavs

Without Brandon Ingram for Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors seemed to be in trouble. Down 3-2 in the series, the Raptors needed to get a win no matter what it cost to avoid seeing their season come to an end at home on Friday night. And for […] The post Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic’s ‘psychic’ reaction to RJ Barrett’s game-winner vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction

Charles Barkley is formally recanting his prediction less than two weeks into NBA playoffs. The retired basketball icon Barkley had a funny moment during ESPN’s coverage of Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. During halftime at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Barkley spoke on the Cavaliers, who trailed 74-67 … The post Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Toronto has tied the series after winning Games 3 and 4. But now the series heads back to Cleveland, where the Cavaliers may be able to turn things around. But for now, let’s […] The post Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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