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8 hours agoThe hidden Jakob Poeltl touch that powers Raptors' success
Jakob Poeltl's performance and injury history have raised concerns about his contract value for the Toronto Raptors.
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1 day agoBiggest questions, what to watch in the last week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season
The NBA playoffs are approaching with key seeding races heating up in both the East and West conferences.
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1 day agoNBA results: Lakers vs Mavericks, Rockets vs Warriors, standings and playoff picture
LeBron James praised Cooper Flagg's performance and growth after Flagg scored 45 points in the Mavericks' win over the Lakers.
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2 days agoThe N.B.A. Has a Tanking Problem
Tanking remains a strong incentive for teams, despite league efforts to combat it.
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13 hours agoRaptors' latest roster move is merited - but there's a hidden cost behind it
The Toronto Raptors signed guard Braxton Key to fill their vacant 15th roster spot before the end of the regular season.
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22 hours agoRaptors continue to lose Pascal Siakam trade as former star dominates for new team
The Raptors' trade of Pascal Siakam is increasingly viewed as a loss due to poor returns and missed opportunities for rebuilding.
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4 days agoRaptors' key weakness comes into sharp focus based on alarming statistic
The Toronto Raptors struggle with three-point shooting, ranking low in percentage and attempts, highlighting a significant area for improvement.
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4 days agoRaptors missteps continue with loss against ailing Kings
Toronto Raptors lost to a struggling Sacramento Kings team despite their low ranking in offense and defense.
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1 week agoLuka Doncic should be MVP if he and Lakers stay hot, JJ Redick says
Luka Doncic should be named NBA MVP if he maintains his current performance and the Lakers continue their winning streak.
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2 weeks agoRisers and fallers: Luka's on a heater, but is it time to drop Giannis?
Luka Doncic is having an exceptional season, averaging 50 points over recent games and leading the Lakers to significant victories.
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Fantasy basketball fast break: Jusuf Nurkic's triple-doubles, Cam Spencer's playmaking, and more
Injuries, historic midseason trades and unexpected upsets are reshaping team outcomes, fantasy values, and betting patterns as the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches.
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1 week agoNBA contender kryptonite: Biggest weakness for top playoff teams
The NBA playoffs are approaching, with teams like the Pistons and Spurs facing critical weaknesses that could impact their postseason success.
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Toronto Raptors
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1 day agoRaptors film room: their stars didn't show up
The Raptors struggled against a good team despite Ingram's positive impact on spacing and offensive dynamics.
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Washington Wizards
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3 weeks agoFantasy basketball: Which "silly season" stars should you add?
NBA teams are giving younger players increased opportunities during 'silly season' as struggling teams build toward next season, creating fantasy basketball opportunities for managers to identify emerging players before the playoffs.
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3 weeks agoFantasy basketball: Which "silly season" stars should you add?
NBA teams are giving younger players increased opportunities during 'silly season' as struggling teams build toward next season, creating fantasy basketball opportunities for managers to identify emerging players before the playoffs.
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4 weeks agoWith Options Now Available, It's Time for Andre Burakovsky to Get Right - Bleacher Nation
André Burakovsky remains in the Blackhawks lineup despite poor recent performance, with salary cap considerations and potential buyout scenarios creating uncertainty about his future with the team.
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1 month agoC.J. Holmes: Michael Porter Jr.'s four-game dip doesn't rewrite season with Nets
Michael Porter Jr. has significantly declined post-All-Star break, shooting 17.2% from three-point range over four games after averaging 38.5% before the break, attributing the slump to lost rhythm from limited playing time.
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1 month agoWhich fantasy basketball players can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
Veteran players on losing teams face higher season-ending absence risk, while contenders and rebuilding teams influence playing time and fantasy value down the stretch.
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2 months agoFantasy basketball fast break: Time to take advantage of Joel Embiid's hot streak?
Monday delivered one of the strangest nights of the NBA season, highlighted by historic upsets and a major trade ripple. Entering the day, 14-point underdogs were 1-26 this season. On Monday, they went 2-0, as the Charlotte Hornets (+15.5) stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Denver Nuggets (+14.5) upset the Philadelphia 76ers. It marked just the fourth day in the last 35 seasons in which multiple 14-point underdogs won.
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2 months agoNBA midseason lessons: What we're hearing on all 30 teams
With at least 41 games in the books for every NBA team, let's take stock of what we've learned from the first half of a 2025-26 campaign already full of surprise contenders, historic performances and plenty of twists and turns. ( And one trade!) A pair of young teams -- the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the resurgent Detroit Pistons -- raced out to massive leads in both conferences.
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2 months agoFantasy basketball fast break: Tyrese Maxey's case for fantasy MVP, Peyton Watson's breakout and more
The Golden State Warriors are now at the center of that shift. Jimmy Butler III' s season-ending torn ACL comes just as Golden State had found momentum, winning 12 of its last 16 games and posting its best on-court plus-minus with Butler as the connective piece. His absence removes more than just scoring, stripping the team of structure, late-game decision-making and defensive stability.
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2 months agoNets Notebook: Drake Powell's long-term starting spot isn't guaranteed, but his opportunity is real
Drake Powell's efficient scoring, defensive versatility and elite athleticism have earned him a fluid starting role, with coaches demanding continued improvement and consistency.
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2 months agoFantasy basketball: What to do with Domantas Sabonis, Max Christie and four other trending players
Max Christie has emerged as a productive, pickup-worthy scoring, 3-point and steals contributor for Dallas and is especially valuable in points leagues.
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2 months agoJoel Embiid rounding back to form, fills box score vs. Rockets
PHILADELPHIA -- Not only did the 76ers find their way to a dramatic 128-122 victory over the Houston Rockets here at Xfinity Mobile Arena Thursday night, but on the two-year anniversary of Joel Embiid scoring 70 points here against the San Antonio Spurs, the superstar center put up a 32-point triple-double.
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2 months agoKnicks defense has locked in out of nowhere: Here's why amNewYork
During their current five-game win streak, which was extended on Sunday night with a 112-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden, they rank No. 1 in the NBA in defensive efficiency, No. 2 in opponent three-point percentage, No. 5 in turnovers forced, and No. 6 in opponent field-goal percentage. It is a significant turnaround from the unit that ranked 29th in opponent three-point percentage and 26th in defensive efficiency during an 11-game stretch in January, when they went 2-9.
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2 months agoDon't be surprised if ... Jayson Tatum returns this season, Kawhi Leonard remains hot
Kawhi Leonard's recent high-level production projects him as a top-10 fantasy basketball player this season, provided he remains healthy and avoids extended absences.
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2 months agoThe Raptors Defense is Elite
The Raptors magnetic rookie, Collin Murray-Boyles - nicknamed Magneto for his ability to attract the ball defensively for steals and deflections, the latter of which he is in the 99th percentile in frequency of creating - featured heavily in all of what went well for his squad. A connective piece and playmaker. A touchstone that the ball could pick up energy from before moving on to a shooter or a dunker.
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