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The Toronto Raptors may be on the verge of moving on from a 2023 first-round pick after falling out of the rotation this season. The post Raptors’ Trending Towards Moving on From Former First-Round Pick This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
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.
Darko Rajakovic praised the Raptors’ resilience after a 4-3 playoff loss, highlighting their comeback from 2-0 down against the Cavaliers despite James Harden’s impact and exit heartbreak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Raptors forward/guard R.J. Barrett Jr. sent his team to Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in stunning fashion on Friday night.Barrett’s last-second three-pointer in overtime bounced straight up several feet in the air after initially hitting the basket, and the ball fell straight down into the hoop. It ended a scoring drought for the […] The post Raptors’ R.J. Barrett Makes Personal Admission After Wild Game-Winner appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
The Toronto Raptors are facing major Game 6 questions about Brandon Ingram's availability as they face elimination.
A tight matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers missed Brandon Ingram for a good portion of the matchup. As the Raptors entered the second half of action, they officially ruled out the starting forward for the night. Ingram was dealing with a heel-related issue. After the game, Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković […] The post Raptors Announce Brandon Ingram Injury Update After Game 5 vs Cavs appeared first on HEAVY.
Here are predictions and the series impact that winning Game 5 will have on the Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA playoff series. The post Raptors Predicted to Dunk on Cavaliers Amid Surging Play appeared first on HEAVY.
Not too many fans gave the Toronto Raptors a fighting chance to take their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially after they had gone down 2-0 in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Raptors have utilized homecourt advantage to its intended effect. After a barrage late in Game 3 cut the series deficit to […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes challenged by Darko Rajakovic after heroic Game 4 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors avoided the inescapable playoff hole that is a 3-0 series deficit, as they earned their first win of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a 126-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull within one game in the series, 2-1. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett combined for 66 points and would most likely […] The post The Raptors’ rookie ‘warrior’ who played X-factor in Game 3 domination of Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is taking heat for both his performance in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals and what he said leading up to it. Ingram scored just seven points on 3/15 shooting in Toronto’s 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Monday’s game at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Oh. That performance … The post Brandon Ingram gets hammered for his ugly Game 2 performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Following the Toronto Raptors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup, Brandon Ingram became the center of attention when he pointed out his lack of touches late in their 126-113 defeat. In Game 2, the Raptors definitely made a more concerted effort to find him, only for that gameplan of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajaković defends Brandon Ingram after rough Game 2 showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic questioned the officiating following his team’s Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Raptors dropped Game 2 by a score of 115-105 to the Cavaliers on Monday night at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers now lead 2-0, with the series shifting back to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for […] The post Darko Rajakovic Questions Officiating After Game 2 Loss For Toronto Raptors appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Game 2 ready to turn loose veteran James Harden. Including Kenny Atkinson creating more open shots for Harden against the Toronto Raptors. Harden indeed regained his shooting touch, but forced Darko Rajakovic to explode during their NBA Playoffs game Monday. The Raptors head coach watched one of his own fall […] The post James Harden’s nasty move has Raptors coach erupting on sidelines appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors didn’t get off to an ideal start against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Poor defense, a lack of cohesion on offense, and high turnovers led to a 126-113 loss. Afterward, Brandon Ingram called out head coach Darko Rajakovic for his strategy. Essentially, he criticized Rajakovic for using […] The post Brandon Ingram gets called out by NBA champions over postgame comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors playoff run got off on the wrong foot with Brandon Ingram’s comments about head coach Darko Rajakovic’s game plan after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors’ leading scorer wasn’t fond of the coach’s strategy of playing the offense off him instead of through him, which led him to take […] The post Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Raptors and Brandon Ingram walked in refusing to back down from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ingram especially aimed to silence some critics. Now he and his team must adjust their game plan after taking the 126-113 loss Saturday. Ingram personally vows to become more aggressive in this NBA Playoffs contest, which he shared via […] The post Brandon Ingram reveals major adjustment needed after quiet Game 1 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brandon Ingram took 9 shots in Game 1 against the Cavs, including just 1 in the second half. He didn't hold back when asked about it postgame.
