Few people picked the Toronto Raptors to do much this season. But despite a banged-up roster, and boasting no bona fide superstars, the Raptors are poised to set a franchise-best winning streak. And the adversity they’ve faced this season makes it that much sweeter. CBC | Sports News
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Knicks reportedly targeting Raptors’ Masai Ujiri after firing president Steve Mills
The New York Knicks fired team president Steve Mills on Tuesday. General manager Scott Perry will take over control of the basketball operations, with the NBA team announcing that it would begin an immediate search for a new president. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Terence Davis has career game as Raptors run past Bulls for 11th straight win
The Toronto Raptors are one victory away from their longest winning streak in franchise history. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Kyle Lowry breaks Raptors franchise record with 6th all-star game selection
Kyle Lowry continues making his case as the greatest Toronto Raptor ever. The point guard was selected to his sixth all-star team as a Raptor on Thursday, breaking the previous franchise record of five shared by Vince Carter and Chris Bosh. CBC | Sports News
Read More »In throwback jerseys, Kyle Lowry becomes Raptors’ all-time assists leader against Vince Carter’s Hawks
Pascal Siakam had 24 points and nine rebounds, while Kyle Lowry became Toronto’s all-time leader in assists as the Raptors stretched their win streak to eight games with a 130-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors hold 24-second Kobe Bryant tribute in win over Spurs
The Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs collaborated on a touching tribute to Kobe Bryant at the beginning of their game Sunday, with each team dribbling out the 24-second shot clock in remembrance of the No. 24 worn by the retired NBA great, who died in a helicopter crash at age 41. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ujiri says Raptors are “going to die trying” to win 2nd consecutive title
With the NBA trade deadline looming Feb. 6, rumours are rampant on social media, but the Toronto Raptors president warned not to read too much into phone calls. Then again, Ujiri certainly isn’t shy about making big deals. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors’ Pascal Siakam rockets to NBA all-star game as starter
Pascal Siakam writes another page in his stunning NBA story after being named to Eastern Conference team in the NBA all-star game. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors grind out win over 76ers as VanVleet catches fire in the clutch
Fred VanVleet scored 22 points while Marc Gasol had 17 points on a perfect shooting night, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-95 on Wednesday for their fifth consecutive win. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors halt Hawks’ late 4th-quarter run for victory in MLK Day matinee
Norman Powell scored 27 points, including 17 in the final period, and the Toronto Raptors withstood Atlanta’s late charge to beat the Hawks 122-117 on Monday. CBC | Sports News
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